Posted on May 15, 2015
Military, the constantly changing career. Are you ready for it?
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This is another discussion for the Leaders to advice the Junior Enlisted and for the lower ranks bring other questions.
Right when I got to my 1st Duty Station there was a BN CoC, 3 or 4 weeks later a BDE CoC, 3 months later my NCOIC was changed, in this month we have to deal with my OIC change and Company CoC. Beside PCSing, there are a lot of changes in the military. We the Junior Enlisted may get confused with so many changes around. Maybe you were working hard to prove your NCO how good you are and right when you tought you had him in your side, BOOM! is changed and you have to start over again with your new NCO.
I'll give you my example, my Company CDR used to be a Ranger, so for the Monday's run I looked all over YouTube for Ranger Cadences and sing them. Right when I nailed them, he is moving and we are getting a new CDR. I guess I'll be spending some more time in YouTube pretty soon.
How have you cope with so many changes in your career? What would be the best advice you would give to the new Soldiers coming up?
Right when I got to my 1st Duty Station there was a BN CoC, 3 or 4 weeks later a BDE CoC, 3 months later my NCOIC was changed, in this month we have to deal with my OIC change and Company CoC. Beside PCSing, there are a lot of changes in the military. We the Junior Enlisted may get confused with so many changes around. Maybe you were working hard to prove your NCO how good you are and right when you tought you had him in your side, BOOM! is changed and you have to start over again with your new NCO.
I'll give you my example, my Company CDR used to be a Ranger, so for the Monday's run I looked all over YouTube for Ranger Cadences and sing them. Right when I nailed them, he is moving and we are getting a new CDR. I guess I'll be spending some more time in YouTube pretty soon.
How have you cope with so many changes in your career? What would be the best advice you would give to the new Soldiers coming up?
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Each time your leader changes, it is a prime opportunity to reinvent yourself. Continue to learn your job, and take as many leadership lessons from as many people as you can. This variety can give you a great base of knowledge and help you define what type of leader you will be.
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SFC (Join to see) when my NCO changed I knew how to start with the new one because of the way I started with the first one. I look it like that, an opportunity to improve. Thanks for responding!
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SGT(P) (Join to see),
As supply there are many problems that you will face during the process of CoC at any level these will include but may not be limited to, inventories, re-issue of equipment after inventory, and maintenance of records. By showing the incoming CO, PL, PS, or TL that you are on top of things and capable. This is where you start. By showing your leadership that you can do the job with little to no assistance you are proving yourself to them.
Do the extra work that you feel will help you, stay proficient in your MOS, and believe me when I tell you that as a supply clerk there is always something you can learn. Ask to take courses such as the armorers course, field sanitation, and the like. These may not seem like they would be helpful, but they are worth some points towards promotion.
Best of all, do not be afraid to ask question of your leadership, whether it is your supply sgt, or a squad leader. What ever company you may be in ask to participate in the training they do when out on an FTX. Remember, the little things mean a lot. Best wishes and stay safe.
Charles
As supply there are many problems that you will face during the process of CoC at any level these will include but may not be limited to, inventories, re-issue of equipment after inventory, and maintenance of records. By showing the incoming CO, PL, PS, or TL that you are on top of things and capable. This is where you start. By showing your leadership that you can do the job with little to no assistance you are proving yourself to them.
Do the extra work that you feel will help you, stay proficient in your MOS, and believe me when I tell you that as a supply clerk there is always something you can learn. Ask to take courses such as the armorers course, field sanitation, and the like. These may not seem like they would be helpful, but they are worth some points towards promotion.
Best of all, do not be afraid to ask question of your leadership, whether it is your supply sgt, or a squad leader. What ever company you may be in ask to participate in the training they do when out on an FTX. Remember, the little things mean a lot. Best wishes and stay safe.
Charles
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One thing to add to this SGT(P) (Join to see) and Im sure that SPC Charles Brown and SPC (Join to see) would agree. Find a system that works for you.. Remember it is your room, if you are assigned as the armorer or even the lead supply clerk for the unit that room is yours make it yours and have a system that works for you. you are the one that has to be able to say, weapon number 12548637 is right here on rack 3 space 5 just for an example XD
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Knowing how to take charge, organize, and be responsible is a life-skill, not just an army skill. This is something I only learned after leaving. While I was in, I was just trying to reign in a tornado.
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SPC Charles Brown
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There was a sign that used to hang over my desk that read:
AS the supply sergeant for this unit everything that is not nailed down is mine, if the nails can be pried loose that item is not nailed down and therefore is mine also. Any questions see the supply sergeant.
SrA (Join to see) the arms room is rarely the only room a supply clerk will work in. My duties were supposed to be divided evenly between the actual supply shop and the arms room. Yet another problem between me and the individual that I worked for was that for him the supply room came first. Problem was I was assigned to an infantry unit and weapons were drawn and turned in on an almost daily basis which took me out of the supply room for what could be extended periods of time during the course of the day.
I do agree with the idea of finding a system that works, and making the area that you are responsible for your own. You as the supply SME are the top dog in that area and should be comfortable with and in that lane.
There was a sign that used to hang over my desk that read:
AS the supply sergeant for this unit everything that is not nailed down is mine, if the nails can be pried loose that item is not nailed down and therefore is mine also. Any questions see the supply sergeant.
SrA (Join to see) the arms room is rarely the only room a supply clerk will work in. My duties were supposed to be divided evenly between the actual supply shop and the arms room. Yet another problem between me and the individual that I worked for was that for him the supply room came first. Problem was I was assigned to an infantry unit and weapons were drawn and turned in on an almost daily basis which took me out of the supply room for what could be extended periods of time during the course of the day.
I do agree with the idea of finding a system that works, and making the area that you are responsible for your own. You as the supply SME are the top dog in that area and should be comfortable with and in that lane.
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I totally agree SPC Charles Brown Just using that as an example as SGT(P) (Join to see) Had talked about his binders for the arms room.. Spent some time in supply before I ETS'd from the Guard in one of my units helping get stuff organized and such its a big world...
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Awsome question I would say for a new Soldier coming in to observe for a few weeks and see who is the best person you be like and then learn from that person and follow in there footsteps. Even if people are changing out rapidly you will be noticed if you are always pushing yourself and doing the right thing cause there is always someone there that will speak out and let the proper leadership know to get you recognized with awards or maybe even an early promotion if you are highspeed.
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1SG (Join to see) I'm trying to let the awards or promotions out of my mind so I can focus on doing my tasks as needed. I'm always trying to get the most out of my leaders with random questions so I can learn about stuff not spoken regularly.
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That is a good way to do things continue to soak up as much knowledge as you can and you will go far in the Military.
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