Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat I want to do in today’s post is share some of my best Army Company XO Success Tips. These are some helpful tips and lessons I learned during my time as a Company XO. They are listed in no particular order. # 1 Support Your Company Commander Without a doubt, your most important job … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesNothing is worse than coming into a job and not knowing what to do. Sure, every job can be articulated in terms of duties and responsibilities but nobody ever really paints the picture on how those things are accomplished. For the most part, we figure it out as we go. In my opinion, it shouldn’t … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesAmong all the duties and responsibilities a Company Commander has, developing his/her XO is one of those that is sometimes overlooked. Being an XO is a thankless job, and all too often Commanders often rely on them to take care of the day to day operations of the Company, but neglect to mentor or develop … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the Company Commander leads the company, the XO and 1SG run the Company. Working together you and the 1SG form the command team which supports the Company Commander and the unit. As the XO, a great relationship with the Company 1SG is vital. Some of us are fortunate enough to have an old-crusty 1SG … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn today’s post, I’d like to discuss Army Company Training Meetings. This advice is geared for Army Reserve and Army National Guard Company Commanders, but will also benefit Active Duty officers. Personally, I don’t like company training meetings. No, I take that back. I hate company training meetings that accomplish nothing and wastes my time. … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesIn today’s post, I’d like to educate you about the Army Company XO duties and responsibilities. This advice is geared toward Army Company XOs but could also apply to other branches of the service as well. While the Company Commander leads the Company, the XO runs the company along with the First Sergeant. Think of … Read more