Reading Time: 6 minutesDoes the United States Army know something that we as citizens have not been made aware of? Is it just an elaborate joke or prank? Is the Army National Guard actually training for a possible zombie apocalypse? The answers in order are no (but probably yes), no and yes. In today’s post, we are going … Read more
Reading Time: 7 minutesTC-AIMS II (Transportation Coordinators’ Automated Information for Movements System II) is a crucial software system used by the U.S. Army to manage transportation logistics for military operations. Designed to streamline the movement of personnel, cargo, and equipment, TC-AIMS II plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Army’s transportation systems are efficient, transparent, and fully … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Guard has a critical role in assisting local authorities with disaster response efforts. This could include natural events such as tornadoes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, snow storms, or any other local emergency. The National Guard is not normally used as the primary response. Instead, their role is to step up and assist the local … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday, I want to share seven tips to have a successful Army Dining In or Dining Out. If you are assigned as the Project Officer or Project NCO responsible for planning this event, I can offer a few pointers to make sure things go smoothly. # 1 Get the Commander’s Intent The first and most … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesListed below I am sharing the five step Army Training Planning Process used by Commanders at all levels in the Army. 1) METL – The Army Training Planning Process begins with the unit METL. All units that are company sized and higher have a unit METL, which is the Mission Essential Task List (the critical … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe One Third Two Thirds Rule is an important rule for military leaders to follow when it comes to mission planning. Soldiers execute, NCOs supervise, and officers plan. Write that down and remember it. As an Army Officer, it’s critical to learn mission planning, MDMP, and the Troop Leading Procedures, so you can do your … Read more
Reading Time: 12 minutesIf you’ve ever worked on a Battalion level staff (or higher echelon) there’s a good chance you participated in the Military Decision Making Process. And if you haven’t served at the Battalion level or higher, you should educate yourself on the topic so you can be prepared. In the paragraphs below, I will provide an … Read more
Reading Time: 10 minutesIn the Army, small unit leaders (officers and NCOs) utilize the Troop Leading Procedures to conduct mission analysis and plan for upcoming missions. The Troop Leading Procedures are a systematic approach to plan, resource, and execute any mission. In essence, the Troop Leading Procedures consist of eight simple steps military leaders should follow when planning missions. … Read more