Posted on Nov 29, 2014
Q: What do you do on your own for professional development as an Officer?
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I do the following
Do everything I can to understand my trade (Military Intelligence)
Read (non-fiction/fiction)
Read Journals
Read and understand Doctrine
Conduct research on various topics
Continue to educate myself through schooling opportunities I create for myself
Find ways to become professionally certified in different skills
Mentor others in order to learn from them as well
Do everything I can to understand my trade (Military Intelligence)
Read (non-fiction/fiction)
Read Journals
Read and understand Doctrine
Conduct research on various topics
Continue to educate myself through schooling opportunities I create for myself
Find ways to become professionally certified in different skills
Mentor others in order to learn from them as well
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1LT Gerald O'Hare
Study Science and Technology so they can be applied to warfare. The Romans did this very well and ruled most of the world for a thousand years..
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There are tons of different disciplines in science and technology. I would not get to myopic in what you study but don't be so broad that you don't know anything.
Again, early on you want to master your trade then gradually build your knowledge bank with operational and strategic concepts and understand hope they all are tied together.
Again, early on you want to master your trade then gradually build your knowledge bank with operational and strategic concepts and understand hope they all are tied together.
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Red regs, professional journals, etc. Think "outside the box" educationally, I am currently enrolled in the Theater Security Decision Making course offered by the US Navy War College College of Distance Education (a D/L program) - all education is good education.
LTC Z
LTC Z
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CPT Chris Loomis,
I'm not an officer (obviously), but I was a cadet in Mississippi State University's Army ROTC program for a while (I left to stay enlisted...long story). I'm positive that some things have changed since then. However, I would have no doubts that Physical Training is still one of the top self-developmental activities. Become familiar with the job-related regulations and manuals (I personally use a highlighter in my copies). I would also recommend finding two mentors (CPT or above and a Platoon Sergeant). The books will offer you knowledge, and the personnel will offer you experience and wisdom. That is, quite possibly, my best advice, sir.
I'm not an officer (obviously), but I was a cadet in Mississippi State University's Army ROTC program for a while (I left to stay enlisted...long story). I'm positive that some things have changed since then. However, I would have no doubts that Physical Training is still one of the top self-developmental activities. Become familiar with the job-related regulations and manuals (I personally use a highlighter in my copies). I would also recommend finding two mentors (CPT or above and a Platoon Sergeant). The books will offer you knowledge, and the personnel will offer you experience and wisdom. That is, quite possibly, my best advice, sir.
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