THE 15TH SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY ADVICE. The Way Forward Agree/Disagree?

2015-02-01T08:17:48-05:00

All Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey ever wanted to be was a soldier.

"I haven't forgotten that's who I am," said Dailey. "I'm a soldier. I have the same level of authority as any other noncommissioned officer in the United States Army, and I still have the same basic responsibilities and duties to uphold every single day as they do, and that's my promise. I'm not going to forget that."

Dailey, 42, was sworn in Friday as the 15th sergeant major of the Army. He succeeds Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler, who is retiring after 34 years of service.

Dailey is the youngest soldier to ever serve as the service's top enlisted soldier, and his selection still hasn't completely sunk in, he said.

"The first day you walk into the Pentagon and you realize you actually have orders to the Pentagon, that's something you don't think about as a soldier," he said.

Dailey, who most recently was the command sergeant major of Training and Doctrine Command, said he has had some time to prepare for his newest assignment,

"The chief of staff of the Army has invested a lot of time in making sure there was ample time to allow me to get all the briefings before becoming the sergeant major of the Army," he said. "It's been a valuable time. It really opens your eyes. It's amazing what the Army staff does."

Some of the issues he has been briefed on include current operations, the ongoing drawdown, the potential impacts of sequestration, and how the Army is preparing for the future, he said.

"I'm getting a good sense on where we stand, where we know we're going, and the unknowns and determinations that have to be made by our great civilian leaders," Dailey said. "It's really been a beneficial time, and a lot of information in a very short amount of time."

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/01/30/new-sma-dailey/22593199/

Interview: New SMA outlines top priorities

All Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey ever wanted to be was a soldier. "I haven't forgotten that's who I am," said Dailey. "I'm a soldier."

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 1 at 2015 8:29 AM

2015-02-01T08:29:39-05:00

Sounds like he's "getting back to the basics" as a peace time force.

Response by SFC Walter Mack made Feb 1 at 2015 11:51 AM

2015-02-01T11:51:44-05:00

"PT is not the most important thing we do in a day, but it's the most important thing we do every day."

Outstanding quote, I think I found a new e-mail bumper. I'll have to see what he actually does, but I like what I've seen.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2015 11:05 PM

2015-02-01T23:05:47-05:00

A soldier who only ever wanted to be a soldier? That's music to my ears. I honestly like what I've seen so far. We shall see.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2015 12:43 AM

2015-02-02T00:43:36-05:00

I can't say that there was anything inspiring or new there. Just the usual Senior Leader talk about standards and leadership. It is really important. Roger, got it.

Let me know when there is actually news.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Apr 1 at 2015 6:23 PM

2015-04-01T18:23:47-04:00

He is a leader that not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. This was & is a great choice for our Army and our country!

For those not doing what they are supposed to be doing, they will not like SMA Dailey and will have nobody to be upset with other than themselves....although I am sure they will try to blame others.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 4 at 2019 5:12 PM

2019-08-04T17:12:33-04:00

NCOS Lead the Way !

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 4 at 2019 5:13 PM

2019-08-04T17:13:18-04:00

I agree with this.