Posted on Mar 30, 2016
MSG Shawn Eaton
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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I do not know that starts with those of your grade and higher, and the training and education provided by the military. Do you as a MSG provide the guidance and backing required. Implementation of good order and discipline is a Top Down Bottom up process.
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SSG Full Member
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I dont think so because, i think senior leaders for got about us
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SFC Randy Purham
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Good question MSG Eaton. In my opinion, holistically, no. Although unit dependent; most unit level leadership focus drives on the mission and current day/next day objectives leaving little to no room for Junior leadership development, mentorship, or even enforcing basic to advanced standards. Too often I have seen where certain standards in discipline are shirked because it would detract from the time that could be emphasized or put elsewhere. The other issue I have noticed is that leaders are "too busy" trying to be busy in areas that are particularly unimportant - such as redundancy in meetings. If emphasis were placed more on Junior Leader Development in-turn allowing Junior Enlisted to be trained and held accountable/responsible there would be a dramatic increase in good order and discipline in the force. I remember the times of shadow leadership, where Privates - Specialist were shadowing and doing some of the duties of senior leadership such as Platoon Sergeant - Battalion Commander (2nd Chemical Battalion, Ft. Hood, TX 1998-2000). Great times!
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SSG Ed Mikus
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sometimes
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