Fellow AGR, what would be your advice to a future Readiness NCO of a small aviation unit?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:53:19 -0500

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2018 9:11 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 21:11:07 -0500

Go to any course you can at FIG/any actual course for the jobs other than your MOS that you can.
I was told/convinced that OJT would be sufficient or superior, but on top of readiness and training, I was supply for a deploying UH-60 MEDEVAC unit, and I almost failed a couple LOG inspections and had to pull 18 hour days for over a month to pass ARMS.
Get out the door early and knock out whatever courses you have before you settle into the usual shove. If you aren’t alread progreassed as a crew member, be ready to work hard once you start, you fall under the active duty Reg for progression deadlines, and have to make RL1 much quicker than your traditional counterparts.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2018 9:12 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 21:12:54 -0500

Get to know DTMS, ITRS and ATRRS. Learn every thing there is about Training and how to develop a Training plan. Enforce chain of command as you will have plenty on your plate to deal with so make sure that only PSGs report to you with issues and their soldiers. work closely with your commander and seek his/her guidance. Any other questions you can always reach out to me personally.

Response by CPT Nicholas D. made Jan 28 at 2018 9:19 PM

CPT Nicholas D. — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 21:19:27 -0500

How small we talking? 44 man line company? 23 man Medevac Detachment? 6 man Fixed Wing Det? Whoever said DTMS, DTS, and RCAS UPS, those are big ones to be sharp with no matter where you are going. Elaborate the details and I am sure I can hook you up with someone in our state that does what you do if you have questions.

Response by TSgt Scott C. Brammer made Jan 29 at 2018 5:30 AM

TSgt Scott C. Brammer — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 05:30:17 -0500

Try and learn as much as you can from the person who is currently holding the position. They can be invaluable when it comes to explaining things that you need to know and in particular things that may be unique to your specific unit.

Response by SFC Kevin Turner made Jan 29 at 2018 4:31 PM

SFC Kevin Turner — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:31:38 -0500

Get to know DTMS, ITRS and ATRRS. Learn every thing there is about Training and how to develop a Training plan. Enforce chain of command as you will have plenty on your plate to deal with so make sure that only PSGs report to you or your 1sg with issues and their soldiers. work closely with your commander and seek his/her guidance. Any other questions you can always reach out to me personally or any other RNCO you may know, don't be afraid to ask questions or for help.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2018 3:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:27:52 -0500

Make sure they are MOSQ. Main thing