In today’s post, I will educate you about the Army Character Statement. In the U.S. Army, integrity, honor, and ethics are not just values to uphold but crucial components of a soldier’s identity. The Army character statement plays a pivotal role in assessing the character and integrity of soldiers, making it a cornerstone in military …
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In today’s post, my goal is to educate you about the Army Leader’s Book. In most small units, leaders are encouraged, and often required, to maintain a Leader’s Book. Both NCOs and officers must compile and maintain their Leader’s Book, with updated information on their soldiers and equipment. This becomes a valuable resource that saves …
In today’s post, I’d like to share what I believe are the most important Army Officer Leadership Qualities. I spent just over 10-years as an Army Officer. I was blessed to serve with some amazing officers. Unfortunately, I also worked with some “not so good” officers. I learned from both types of officers: what to …
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Today, I want to write about toxic Army leadership. I hope this information will INFLUENCE all Army leaders, regardless of their rank, to improve, and become the best leader possible. I was fortunate enough in my Army career to work with EXCEPTIONAL leaders and TOXIC leaders. I learned a lot from both types of leaders. …
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In today’s post, I’m going to share some neat facts and good to know information about retired four-star Army General Larry Ellis. Although I never had the pleasure to serve with him, it would have been an honor to do so. He was a respected Army leader and is an excellent businessman. General Larry Ellis …
In today’s post, I want to educate people about General John Shalikashvili, a former General Officer and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. How familiar are you with this Army leader? He was a top military leader not so many years ago. General John Shalikashvili has an interesting background and story. He came from …
The United States Army has recruited and trained some outstanding leaders throughout time. In today’s post, we are going to examine one of those great leaders… General William Hartzog. Here are the top 8 cool facts about this Army leader. William White Hartzog (September 21, 1941 – October 15, 2020) was a United States Army …
It was some dark days in American history… The Civil War. When neighbors, one-time friends and family killed each other over some causes we would all like to erase from our minds: Slavery and the economics surrounding it. State’s rights. And territorial expansion. There is a common theme in the United States as of late …
Confederate Cavalry General Thomas T. Munford: Top 10 Cool Facts Read More »
When we mention the word leaders, who immediately comes to your mind? George Washington Douglas MacArthur Bill Gates The list could go on and on. The world has had some fabulous leaders. Many of the great leaders were in the United States Army. In today’s post, we are going to look at a great Army …
In today’s post, I am going to provide an overview of the Army ASI 3R: Force Management. I want you to have a better understand of how it works, why you should consider it, and what the requirements are. What Exactly Is Force Management? It is a critical area of Army operations. The main purpose …
