Does 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 …
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In today’s post, we are going to discover some of the main points that you should know about TC-AIMS II (Transportation Coordinators’ – Automated Information for Movement Systems II). This is the automated system used to manage the complete movement and deployments of Army units, along with other branches of the United States military. TC-AIMS: …
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The 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 …
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Today, 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 …
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Listed 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 …
When it comes to mission planning, many military leaders make mistakes that could, and should be avoided. In the paragraphs below, I would like to share some of the most common mistakes that military leaders make when planning missions. I’ll also provide some tips on what to do about it, so you can avoid making …
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The 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 …
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If 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 give you …
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In 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. …
