Best team building exercises for new recruits?

2019-07-11T23:45:56-04:00

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Jul 11 at 2019 11:55 PM

2019-07-11T23:55:06-04:00

A swift kick in their collective asses.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 12:27 AM

2019-07-12T00:27:53-04:00

Challenge them to see who can stay off of their cell phones for the longest.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 2:45 AM

2019-07-12T02:45:31-04:00

Search 'best hazing activities'

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 2:46 AM

2019-07-12T02:46:36-04:00

Something unconventional: 'keep talking and nobody explodes' on steam

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 6:04 AM

2019-07-12T06:04:49-04:00

Leader Reaction Course, that's the one with little obstacles they have to work together to solve. For maximum effect, you play joe. You can either rotate who is in charge, or let them do what they do and see who the infornal leaders are or who steps up to fill leadership gaps.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 7:17 AM

2019-07-12T07:17:48-04:00

Drop them off in the middle of the everglades

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2025 10:07 AM

2025-08-21T10:07:04-04:00

What’s worked for my new joins is a fast “mini-missions” circuit. Squads move between stations around the motor pool doing quick first aid triage, a comms check, a short land nav clue, and a morale photo. Rotate TLs each stop so everyone leads once and you spot quiet leaders.