Posted on Aug 11, 2015
What are some of the best ways to keep Soldiers motivated during a deployment, especially if the deployment has been extremely challenging?
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Some deployments are worse than others and no matter how highly trained and dedicated your Soldiers might be, there are days where they might be down and out and need strong Leaders to help them stay motivated and focused.
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Ok last post was slightly sarcastic. I've found that most people just want to be left alone. If they're not trouble makers, just leave them alone... They won't grow an inability to fight if they are in possession of a playboy... Of course no alcohol and no drugs... But not being an asshole with rules and regs is key.
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I can understand that. When I was still a NCO, I just checked up in my guys to make sure that they didn't need anything and I usually tried to get a overall feel for the platoon vibe a the moment. I never wanted to infringe on their free time if not necessary.
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SFC Nikhil Kumra
Exactly. Mandatory fun is never fun. Voluntary events are always a good way to gauge people's feelings and temperament, as well as identify any patterns of disengagement from others.
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Weapons drills, We used to put out a poncho inside a houch and see who could disassemble and reassemble an M-60, M-16 etc, etc. the fastest. Mainly for bragging rights. it also got you familiar with the weapon. Sorry 240 for the younger crowd! LOL
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SGT Bryon Sergent, thanks for responding. I remember doing things like that. I wore the heck out of my M16 taking it apart so much. We had guys who could it back together blind folded.
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Painting rocks, EIB training, moving rocks from one location to another, using a sat phone (this only works if your subordinates don't have a phone), restricting porn, pt belts, pt belts, health and welfare, pt belts, urinalysis, pt belts .... And pt belts.
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SFC Nikhil Kumra, thanks for responding, these are all great methods. Have I mentioned that wearing reflective PT belts is another moral boosting method too.
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