As a leader, do you cross-reference other branches manuals?

2017-08-02T18:53:22-04:00

I have found great interest in reading the Army Leadership & Marine Leadership manuals, as well as field tactic manuals. Part of this comes from the AFSC I was in & always thought it would be a good idea to integrate the skills that the other branches that have been doing field stuff for much longer use.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 6:55 PM

2017-08-02T18:55:40-04:00

I believe it really depends on your career field. For myself I have no choice.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Aug 2 at 2017 7:06 PM

2017-08-02T19:06:05-04:00

Have to as an MSC. We integrate with the Army and assemble as one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 7:14 PM

2017-08-02T19:14:04-04:00

It helps to know the regulations of other branches, especially if you work in a ''joint'' environment. For example, I didn't know that the Navy had more relaxed standards when it came to mustache length and shaping. Sailors can have a much more realistic looking mustache than the ''Hitler'' style mustaches that we're only able to grow in the Army.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 7:23 PM

2017-08-02T19:23:20-04:00

I wouldn’t say that I cross-reference the manuals but I do see the conduct of other branches and the one I’m in and compare the actions of individuals of similar grade between the branches.

Response by SSG Diane R. made Aug 2 at 2017 8:23 PM

2017-08-02T20:23:09-04:00

I would use the USMC required reading list and share it with my troops.

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Aug 2 at 2017 8:49 PM

2017-08-02T20:49:44-04:00

You all the tools you can.
Being that I went to the air guard after being the Corps and army guard I found the difference especially discipline to be unnerving at the best

Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Aug 2 at 2017 9:06 PM

2017-08-02T21:06:06-04:00

Ahhhh no. The AF mission is different so using other branch's manuals would've been self-defeating, ya think?

Response by MSgt John C. made Aug 2 at 2017 9:07 PM

2017-08-02T21:07:29-04:00

Take a look at http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3_5/publication/cfetp1t2xx/cfetp1t2xx.pdf, specifically pages 47-50 and you will there are requirements more so than just being a good idea.

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Response by SGT Eric Hawkins made Aug 3 at 2017 1:08 PM

2017-08-03T13:08:36-04:00

A1C, I think that learning the way that the other branches does a lot in developing yourself as a leader. The fact that you're doing this as an E3 shows that you already care about the mission. I was Army. In 2002, I found myself in an Army Company assigned to a Marine Batallion in Africa. My post Sergeant Major was USMC. My post Commander was USN. Our Military Police Company was relieved by a USAF SP unit when we jumped to Iraq. Keep charging forward. You'll do very well.

Response by SSgt Nicholas Merchant made Aug 12 at 2017 11:38 PM

2017-08-12T23:38:47-04:00

Anything you do to give yourself an edge is good. That said as a leader pulling ideas on leadership and regulations from other branches just helps you be a more knowledgeable leader and knowledge is power. I was SF and we found ourselves in many joint operational sittuations so its usefull to know how they do things.