Staff Duty. I have staff duty tomorrow.. What should I bring?

2019-07-17T17:16:54-04:00

I hear all kinds of crazy tales from people about what they bring to staff duty.. I plan on bringing a book..
Dos and Don'ts, help!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2019 5:21 PM

2019-07-17T17:21:23-04:00

Bring what ever you can to keep yourself away without annoying your Staff Duty NCO.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 17 at 2019 5:57 PM

2019-07-17T17:57:59-04:00

I brought a BBQ grill a couple times.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jul 17 at 2019 5:59 PM

2019-07-17T17:59:42-04:00

Don't fall asleep....

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2019 6:32 PM

2019-07-17T18:32:13-04:00

You should know the NCO that will be the Staff Duty NCO for the day with you. I would be asking them what they recommend, and specifically what they forbid. A book should not be a problem, but I've known NCO's who do not allow their runners to bring anything with them that is not work or educational in nature. As in, if the runner was not working on correspondence courses or SD1 then they were not to bring a computer, or if it wasn't a field manual or some other official Army document they didn't need to be reading it. Most NCO's aren't that strict, but you never know and that's why you should ask. Also, expect to be awake for 24+ hours so if you do not live in the barracks I would highly recommend you arrange a way to not drive yourself home afterwords.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2019 6:35 PM

2019-07-17T18:35:25-04:00

Be prepared to play back every major event in your life up until this point at night. On the bright side, CQ/Staff Duty is a good way to get to know NCOs/Officers in a one on one setting.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jul 18 at 2019 9:08 AM

2019-07-18T09:08:20-04:00

Bring a charger for your phone. The advice you got about talking to the NCO first is a great idea. Be aware of the hours of operation for the PXes within walking distance. I liked to bring a kindle. Some NCOs will allow laptops or even game systems..