Posted on Jan 3, 2016
Is it a good idea to have a written worksheet displaying all standards and guidelines I expect from my team? If so, in what format?
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I've written up a worksheet displaying standards and guidelines I expect of my team (soldiers and myself included, there I can keep them accountable and also make sure I stay within my own rules and if I don't my soldiers can keep me accountable) to go by for things along the line of cleanliness of the truck, customs/courtisies, maintaining personal TA-50, etc. This actually splits into two questions. 1) Do you think this is a good route to take cause we all know you can verbally give information/guidance, but when it's written/typed out it sticks out much more and you can always refer to it. 2) Is a regular typed out sheet best, or is this more of a 4856 type deal?
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A quick question. Many of the things you list (maintaining TA50, vehicle cleanliness) sound like things that often appear in a unit SOP. Is your team in a stand alone type situation or are you located with a platoon that has an SOP that covers those types of things? I ask because I've mostly seen written guidance on things like that at platoon or company level, and you want to make sure what you put out is consistent with higher level guidance.
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The fact that you are asking this question means that you are doing something right. Now that should be written down. I have seen a 5 page memo type format and I have also seen and I have always used the 4856. Now each option will accomplish the goal. I would use the 4856 unless you have so much that it will not fit on the 4856 then use the memo type. Keep this up and you will be fine.
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I think it's a great idea. Written is always better than verbal. That way no one can say they forgot because it's written down. Your doing a great job from my prospective. I always said lead by example your team will respect you more because your not asking them to do something you wouldn't do.
Rick steady Specialist Davis.
Rick steady Specialist Davis.
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