Should NCO's play a larger role in Soldiers lives?

LCpl Jeremy Hebert - There is a big difference between fraternization and checking in on your troops. As a leader, you don't need to be out partying with your Troops to stay more involved. It's almost like being a parent. As a parent, you don't go to the party but you ask all the right questions to ensure you have prepared your child to make the right chooses.

SGT Ben Keen You are exactly right. I tell my daughters all the time that when I'm their father handing out discipline or trying to show them the right way, I'm not their friend, I'm their Father! Tough job. Same thing with learning, understanding, and know your team, squad, platoon, or section. They don't have to like you, they don't need to be your friend, but you do need to know what makes them tic. Also, if you really show a valid geunie interest in your soldiers that will follow your lead. They know when you mean and when you are just going through the motions. Sorry Ben out of Up Votes today!