Posted on Jan 26, 2016
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In addition to initial counseling for PLs/XO/1SG, I would've added an initial senior eater counseling for my PSGs. I intended to, but it got pushed to the bottom of my to do list. I got lucky, great PSGs. But I still wish I had taken the time to sit with them and lay out what I think should be important for them.

Make the time for it. And you can save time in command by writing and revising all your initial counseling snow, even if you still an LT. Save all your counseling and get your buddies' counseling too. Then combine all the best parts and make them your own.
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That should've been "counselings now" instead of "counseling snow"
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Sir, thank you for this.
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CDR Michael Goldschmidt
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Well, I've never commanded a Company, but the best thing I could do, if I could command one, is to tell my NCOs that I trust them, and as long as they act in good faith, I'll back them no matter what the outcome. I may COMMAND the Company, but THEY run it. I'd tell my Platoon Commanders the same thing, with the caveat: "Listen to your freaking NCOs. They'll keep us all alive."
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Keep a little green book on all your soldiers.
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