Reading Time: 9 minutesIn today’s post, I’m going to spend a few minutes to educate you about Army Risk Management. This is one of those buzzwords most military leaders hear about, day in and day out. Sometimes, risk management is hyped up and has too much focus. In other cases, Risk Management is seen as a training obstacle … Read more
Reading Time: 17 minutesWelcome to my drill weekend success guide for Soldiers, officers, and NCOs serving in the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Defense Force. I’ve put together a compiled list of everything I know to educate and prepare you for your drill weekends. What is Drill Weekend? A military drill weekend in the National Guard and … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve ever shopped at the PX, BX, Exchange, or Commissary, chances are you’ve been asked if you’d like to apply for a Military Star Card. Many service members get one shortly after joining the military, while others avoid it altogether because they don’t fully understand how it works. Over the years, I’ve met Soldiers … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn today’s post, I am going to explain a little about an Additional Skill Identifier that is extremely important. This is an ASI for Army Officers and I believe that any unit who “moves” consistently should have at least one officer with this ASI. I speak of the Unit Air Movements Officer. What Is Exactly … Read more
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Army combat jump is one of the most challenging and high-risk operations in military warfare. It requires extensive training, precise execution, and immense courage. As an airborne operation where paratroopers descend into enemy territory, the combat jump represents the epitome of elite military capability. In this article, we’ll explore the history, qualifications, badge, famous … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesI have said it before and I will say it again, the United States Army is quite similar to a large corporation. If you want to work for any large corporation, you will first go through Human Resources in that company. It is quite similar with the United States Army. While you won’t go to … Read more
Reading Time: 8 minutesLet’s take a moment to discuss the Army 91D MOS, the Tactical Power Generation Specialist. If you’re exploring a career in the U.S. Army, you’ve likely come across a variety of Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) to choose from. One MOS you might not know much about, but is absolutely crucial, is the 91D, also known … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesToday, we are going to discuss the Army Warfighting Functions. This is good to know information for any commander or staff officer. After doing some research online, here is the best definition I could find. Commanders use the warfighting functions to help them exercise command and to help them and their staffs exercise control. A warfighting … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesToday, we are going to look at another State of Georgia Army installation. If you have been stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, you may be familiar with some of these facts. But there is also a chance you do not know them all. So here are 22 cool facts about Fort Stewart, Georgia. If by … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesThere 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. … Read more