Posted on Mar 3, 2015
If you got the chance to recommend what the Battalion Commander said at his Change of Command speech...what would it be?
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It has been 2 amazing years as the Commander of 1-14 Cavalry. The Troopers here are representatives of the best that the United States has offered on the plate of sacrifice to the ideals that make this nation great. Now I have to sum all this up in a change of command speech and it sickens me every time some douche-waffle gets up there and recites his last 2 OER's so everyone knows how great he is. You're in formation...what do you want to hear that would actually make standing at parade rest for 30 minutes worth a damn?
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When is your ceremony Sir? I have drill up there this weekend and would shake your hand.
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recommend highlighting great soldiers and the accomplishments of the command.
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Do not forget to thank your spouse, if so authorized by MTOE. Either do it or first or last. Don't forget unless you want to do your personal property inventory on your front lawn later on that evening.
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Thank those who outrank you for their attendance. Speak about the adversities your unit faced, and how they overcame them as a reminder of what kinds of situations they can overcome together; praise your unit for the things they did exceptionally well because they really are that good; tell them goodbye in whatever way is fit for you, and introduce your replacement.
Retire the party to the appropriate venue for food, drinks, and a good time. Best to go out with a bang, and a great party where soldiers can see you as a human being who truly appreciates all they've done during your tenure will do wonders for their morale and pride. Congratulations, sir!
Retire the party to the appropriate venue for food, drinks, and a good time. Best to go out with a bang, and a great party where soldiers can see you as a human being who truly appreciates all they've done during your tenure will do wonders for their morale and pride. Congratulations, sir!
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LTJG James Jones, good input. Unfortunately, the way it works in the Army is that when you change command, you're gone. Peronna non-gratta. That unit belongs to the commander, and he's the one that holds a reception. I will walk off the field and be a JAFO.
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Sir, here's 50 points for the use of "douche-waffle!" Now, if you can incorporate that into the speech, the terrorist would lose.
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I'd love to. I have however, been counseled at least twice for my "colorful" language. I try to behave myself in a public setting now...unless it's just my own troopers.
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COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM hit the nail on the head. My outgoing CO for my current command made a 3 minute speech. Mine was going to be around 45 seconds as incoming but the CSM said I needed to introduce myself then and there. As such my incoming was as her outgoing. I started with, "So I came here saying my speech be shorter than hers. That's gonna be tough to do with an intro, but I'll try...."
While ceremony. .....17 minutes with 2 awards presented. Lol. ....the 1SG was shocked!!
V/R,
CPT Butler
While ceremony. .....17 minutes with 2 awards presented. Lol. ....the 1SG was shocked!!
V/R,
CPT Butler
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Crap.......I can't edit on my phone. It was actually SSG Justin McCoy that I was referring to ..... but both are great responses.
V/R,
CPT Butler
V/R,
CPT Butler
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COL (Join to see), almost every post I've seen from you on this forum was to the point, well thought out, energetic and appropriate. I'm confident that when you stand before your Troopers, you'll have thought of the right things to say!
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