Can the new Army Chief of Staff make new improvements to the Army?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:04:01 -0400

Why do i ask this question, well im scared for the new pt test ( leg tuck ) is killing me!! I don't give up but i keep struggling, I don't know what to do.
For all the soldiers to at least have the experience to be deployed, no matter what duty station but at least once in their first contract so they know what is to be deployed, what is to be a SOLDIER, what is to the WARRIOR ETHOS....

Also, can rules be change when someone older joins the army with a associate degree or bachelor degree because i do suffer a lot as a PFC, i honestly do. I proud to wear the uniform but sometimes i think how they you get to be E7 an have ZERO leadership skills, ZERO common senses... They should make a mandatory class for all senior to take a SOCIAL SKILLS CLASS on how to approach soldiers, how to talk to them.. etc...

Probably, I cared too much and a workaholic, i don't think like a regular PFC. What I need to do is be a private and think like a private, I feel i will be less stressful and more happy like all those privates i see around me.
sorry everyone but I wish things were different and i know someone will make fun of me and it sounds cliche but i wanna make a difference in the army, if I become an NCO or Officer whoever is below me to always feel that I am here, that i will always look out for them, always be a role model that i wont leave them behind.

please nobody take this as an offense. I would love everyone's opinion to be legit, please. That's the only way we all learn, believe it or not this website helps me a lot. And the more I research about officers is the more I want to be one but the new APFT is killing my dreams.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Aug 23 at 2019 5:14 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:14:57 -0400

Focus on the new PT test, especially the event you are weak in. Improve yourself, strive to exceed the standards not just meet the standards.

Response by CSM William Everroad made Aug 23 at 2019 8:37 AM

CSM William Everroad — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 08:37:50 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member, the first advice I can give is to effect change at your level.
First and foremost, know your job (MOS and Soldier Skills) inside and out, look at the performance measures for each. You say you know you MOS, but if you can't perform every task flawlessly, keep practicing and bring in your peers for additional training help. Check you skill level 1 manual and you MOS skill book for the complete list. Start observing the NCOs around you and try to find out why they are doing things a certain way. You might be surprised to find out that there is sometimes a method to the madness.
The leg tuck requires core strength. Utilize the PRT FM to find new ways to build that. If you are still not seeing progress, seek out the Master Fitness Trainer in your BN. They will most likely be a gym rat and will know what to do to help you.
The rules for enlistment are there for a reason. An A.S., or even a PhD for that matter, does not automatically give someone leadership skills. And just like in the civilian world, we can't pick our bosses. There are great ones and there are terrible ones. Your statement about senior NCOs lacking leadership skills is pretty broad. Stop and think that they may be approaching you because you are trying to do a thing your way instead of the Army way. If you don't like the way they approach you or talk to you, try to talk to them about it. Most NCOs are open to feedback, depending on the tact you use.
Never be afraid to pose a question and ask lots of them, NCOs should be used to constant barrages of junior enlisted questions. Their gal is to provide enough training of quality to where you don't have to ask so many. The only stupid question is the one you do not ask. Those that will "make fun of you" for it are small and are not prepared to provide you with 'the way'. Additionally, one of GEN McConville's main concerns is on individual Soldier readiness and indoctrinating Soldiers into the Army culture. The culture of the Army is to train Soldiers to take care of themselves and each other and create teams and leaders. And that comes from tough experiences. The Army is hard, you can't just quit if you have a hard time.
You hit the nail on the head, be a private. Focus on being a private, but take notes. Most of your valuable leadership lessons will come from your experience and not the classroom. If you have a bad leader or experience, learn from it, and then effect change at your new level. As a SGT you will have 4-5 Soldiers assigned to you, your mission will be to make them better Soldiers than you are, but you will always have a boss in the Army, and some will let you question their methods and some will not.
Best advice in those situations it to ruck up and Soldier on.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Aug 23 at 2019 10:07 AM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:07:21 -0400

Have you thought about taking a course in basic English composition? Not h8ing, just saying....

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2019 10:49 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:49:01 -0400

"Is this real life?"
But seriously... you aren't trolling, are you? I am confusion.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 23 at 2019 5:03 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 17:03:29 -0400

A good leader was once a follower. You decide what you can control or not.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2019 12:24 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:24:16 -0400

wait... what?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 24 at 2019 8:58 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 20:58:46 -0400

Sorry kid, but the service is NOT a Social Skills Class- should I politely ask someone to stand still while I try to kill them?! We give orders, often which can result in someone dying- they are NOT damn suggestions, nor Group Discussion meetings. BUT ORDERS which you and everyone else in the services SWORE to OBEY. 1-800 get a crayon, I came in as a PFC with 3 yrs college, Associates and 3 yrs ROTC at the age of 22, you either keep up or get out, those are the rules.