How must a Battery Commander maintain positive influence and engagement with the formation?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:14:54 -0400

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Apr 13 at 2020 4:00 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:00:28 -0400

@1 LT Tyshaun Carter Sr. Casually share of yourself with the troops, let them know where you came from.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 4:19 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:19:18 -0400

Are you asking because you’re currently a Battery Commmader or aspiring? Regardless of unit, Troop, Battery, or Company the Commander must be the driving force for the unit. I think a commander must first gain the trust of his/her NCOs, let them know that you’re there to support them and allow them the space and time to accompany the mission. Work your way down the ladder, get to know your 1SG, then your PSG (who you will Senior Rate). Then during training or daily OPS, walk around the squad bays and work locations with in your unit. Try not to be a distraction, but do look for opportunities to engage your Soldiers on a personal and professional level. Be that mentor, show them that you appreciate thier hard work and recognize that thier success is your units success. Lastly, be genuine. Mean what you say and mean what you say. Don’t be passive aggressive, don’t take things personally, not everyone will like you. After all, you’re the Boss and can’t make everyone happy. Good luck.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 4:36 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:36:34 -0400

Personality and being yourself is important from what I’ve experienced. Obviously you care enough to seek mentorship from the millions of SMs on this site so don’t be afraid to let that genuine care show. It’s the hardest to fake and easiest for Soldiers to call BS on. Also, don’t make promises or rhetoric and then not follow through. That’s a sure fire way of losing your formation.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Apr 13 at 2020 5:26 PM

SFC Michael D. — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:26:09 -0400

Always listed to your NCO's. Monitor the morale level. Have a real open door policy. Be firm, fair and constant. Hooah.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 13 at 2020 5:59 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:59:04 -0400

One he needs to address the formation (literally) daily. Throughout the day he needs to speak with Soldiers throughout his AIR and engage with them ona fundamental level. Ask about their families, hobbies as well as things going on in he unit. Engagement is key.