Posted on Apr 23, 2017
Is being a Brigade CSM RTO/Driver a positive or negative job for an NCO?
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25U: Signal Support Systems Specialist
Professional Development Driving RTO Driver 25U: Signal Support Systems Specialist
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Think of it as an excellent opportunity to get tons of quality time with a mentor who has reached the pinnacle of an enlisted career. It will not be fun, probably. But you will get some opportunities to travel and well-positioned support for special schools.
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Thanks 1SG! I've come to the realization that if I do get this job, I'll be on a microscope so to speak. But who said being an NCO is an easy job. It's what you make it, just like anything else. So I'll definitely use it to my advantage and make the best of it! Thanks though for the feedback!
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SSG Trevor S.
Once again, I should have looked for your response before I inadvertently repeated it! We were thinking on the same wavelength 1SG (Join to see)
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You might think the job is outside the scope of your MOS duties and does not present a leadership position but,,,,
1. You may be put in charge of the command driver section giving you a leadership opportunity.
2. Everyone has to do some form of staff time.
3. Having the senior leadership of your unit so accessible as mentors is an incalculable value for forming your leadership style for years to come.
1. You may be put in charge of the command driver section giving you a leadership opportunity.
2. Everyone has to do some form of staff time.
3. Having the senior leadership of your unit so accessible as mentors is an incalculable value for forming your leadership style for years to come.
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Appreciate the response SGT! The moment they came to me about it, I won't lie I was like wow. But now I see it as an opportunity to prove to myself, as well as my peers that I can handle this role. I know at the end of the day, I get to do my job and to be the BDE CSM's go-to guy to fix his COMMS, I think it's the best situation at this point, for me. God provided that opportunity and that's all I need to know. And thank you for the encouragement and wise words!
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SSG (Join to see) - I like your positive attitude. Being able to keep the communications gear up and running is a very important task.
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SSG (Join to see) Loose lips sink ships! What you see the CSM do, what you hear the CSM say: who? What?
I dunno! Unless, you have been directed to witness some action for the record!
I dunno! Unless, you have been directed to witness some action for the record!
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Roger that sergeant major! Need to know basis, which at that point needless to say, I'll stay in my lane and keep head, eyes and ears on my job at hand. But I'll definitely keep that in mind! Appreciate it!
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It's very seldom that a Brigade level job is a detriment to a military career. Look sharp, do your job at 110% and have a positive attitude. Additionally, you will get to see how thing work at a level most E-5's don't get to see.
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I was the BDE CDR's driver. Personally, I picked up a wealth of knowledge from both the CDR and the CSM. It was an amazing experience to learn outside of the MOS.
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SSG (Join to see), Think of it this way, the CSM is assisting you in preparing for your next position of responsibility. Make sure that you take this opportunity to learn all there is to know about your MOS field and the additional educational opportunities that this will give you.
Welcome to the Falcon Brigade HQs team.
Welcome to the Falcon Brigade HQs team.
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