Posted on Apr 15, 2014
CPT Ryan B.
54K
18
11
6
6
0
I have always heard that you learn a ton about your craft doing a CTC as an OC/T, but what other broadening assignments out there are worth pursuing?
Posted in these groups: Armycpt Company Commander
Avatar feed
Responses: 7
Votes
  • Newest
  • Oldest
  • Votes
LTC Senior Army Advisor
3
3
0
Give MCTP a call, they are always looking for OCTs and you get to travel the world.
(3)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
COL Charles Williams
2
2
0
Edited 10 y ago
Definitely CTCs. I would recommend fully funded graduate school, USMA staff and faculty, TAC Officer (which is what I did; one of my favorite jobs ever), and ROTC APMS.
(2)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
LTC Instructor
2
2
0
I think it's a tough call between becoming an OC/T (to gain more branch specific expertise) or voyaging into unfamiliar territory. I appreciate the strategic-level knowledge I've gained on the Joint Staff. It may be misleading to lump those two distinct areas together under "broadening."
(2)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Avatar feed
Broadening Assignments after Company Command?
BG David Fleming III
1
1
0
A Pentagon tour would broaden your mind as to just how much thought goes into the decision making process that will affect many thousands. You'd be amazed!
(1)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
LTC Operations Officer (Opso)
1
1
0
I am going to the AC to be with the XVIIIth as a liasion officer. I get to jump again and experience Corps level operations.
(1)
Comment
(0)
LTC Instructor
LTC (Join to see)
10 y
What program is taking you there? Is it the MCU?
(1)
Reply
(0)
LTC Operations Officer (Opso)
LTC (Join to see)
10 y
Sir, not quite sure. Everyone seems to know but the story I heard is there is now over 50 TPU slots and a handful AGR slots.
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
CPT Deputy Mission Support Division Jmsc
1
1
0
TWI (Trining with Industry) I hear is great. Any competetive fellowship accademic/congressional is great too. There I more thatn just Big Army out there, so even a stint in 160th or 75th cvan be grreat for broadening. Take a look at the Branch page on HRC they list all Broadening assignments and the Pre-requisites.
(1)
Comment
(0)
CPT Deputy Mission Support Division Jmsc
CPT (Join to see)
11 y

Sorry for the typos, my D-Link locks up from time to time.

 

*There is more than just Big Army out there

(0)
Reply
(0)
CPT Ryan B.
CPT Ryan B.
11 y
Thanks CPT Loughridge. I also hear that TWI is pretty good, and I know all of what is out there. As with everything there are good ones and bad ones, I'm trying to figure out which ones are the good ones.
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Thomas Sullivan
1
1
0
Edited 11 y ago
Working in acquisitions CPT. You get to see how the military is run and payed for through contracts and purchasing. Gives you an entirely new perspective on why things happen the way they happen, and for what reason you are using the equipment you are using.
(1)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

How are you connected to the military?
  • Active Duty
  • Active Reserve / National Guard
  • Pre-Commission
  • Veteran / Retired
  • Civilian Supporter