As a person who works on the internet consistently, I completely understand the importance of being cyber aware. There are thieves, trolls, hackers and spammers roaming the internet jungle and many would love to get into the heart of the military web presence. The title of this post could be slightly misleading because when it …
There is no room for drug users in the United States military… And rightfully so. While there has been a more liberal approach to such things as marijuana in the civilian world, the Department of Defense and the Army holds their ground that there will be no drug usage and abuse in our military system. …
In many circles, the subject I am writing about today is taboo. It seems when the subject of PTSD is brought up, the subject gets changed quite fast. PTSD stands for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. It was at one time called shell shock, because it was primarily associated with soldiers who had been involved in direct …
In today’s post, we are going to discuss a position in the United States Army that takes a person with special talents and skills. This position has the title of Casualty Assistance Officer. We are going to talk about this person’s many duties and responsibilities, and also the qualifications needed to become a Casualty Assistance …
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The Article 138 Process is often misunderstood and is seldom used. It is a powerful tool to guarantee a Soldier’s rights are not violated, and that he/she is treated correctly under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. In today’s post, we will explain the Article 138 Process and what every Soldier should know. Please understand …
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If you’re reading this post, I’m sure you are looking for advice on how to conduct an Initial Counseling with your Army Team Leaders. If so, I can offer you a few pointers. As a Squad Leader you have a responsibility to counsel your Team Leaders in WRITING. A verbal counseling is better than nothing, …
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Today, I want to discuss how and where to find an Army mentor. If you are like most officers and NCOs in the ARNG and USAR, you probably don’t have a mentor in your chain of command. If you do have a good mentor, consider yourself lucky. Regardless, you need an Army mentor, especially if …
Soldiers deal with many challenges during deployment, but the battle often does not end once they return home. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 1 in 5 of those who deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan. Battlefield injuries, close proximity to explosions, witnessing death, and the constant fear of being attacked, coupled with the adjusting to being …
Today, I want to share some of my best Army Quarterly Counseling Tips with you. As a leader, you are required to conduct a quarterly counseling with anyone you supervise who is a NCO or Officer. This counseling should be done face-to-face and summarized in writing. While I bet that fewer than 2% of all …
I want to educate you on my top 10 tips about how to conduct an Army Counseling the right way. Counseling your subordinates is one of the most important parts of your job. It’s often an area that gets neglected, too. Most military leaders understand the important of counseling, yet few leaders ever do it. …
