Posted on May 12, 2019
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I am currently mobilized on an ADOS-RC tour. At the completion of my tour, I am being reassigned to a new unit as the detachment platoon sergeant. What advise do you have? Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated.
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31B: Military Police Platoon Sergeant Army Reserve Elements Leadership Career Advice
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Got a couple of questions first.
Q1: Are you a traditional Reservist i.e. a weekend per month and two weeks per year?
Q2: Is your Det staffed by an AGR?
Q1: Are you a traditional Reservist i.e. a weekend per month and two weeks per year?
Q2: Is your Det staffed by an AGR?
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SFC Aaron G.
MSG (Join to see) Yes, I am a traditional reservists. No, the detachment does not have any AGR staff. It is ran by the unit's main body.
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For clarification, I entered the AGR program as a SSG, TNG NCO for a CAARNG MP Det. We had a PSG as the senior NCO for the Det though he was not called a Det SGT.
As the Full Timer, I had to sign for all the MTOE and office equipment. If you are in that situation, I highly recommend a 100% inventory and a showdown inspection. I have a few other recommendations but I will message you.
As the Full Timer, I had to sign for all the MTOE and office equipment. If you are in that situation, I highly recommend a 100% inventory and a showdown inspection. I have a few other recommendations but I will message you.
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Joe don't mean to screw you he just will. Don't take it personally.
Each soldier is different and will respond best to individual treatment.
Your "worst" people sometimes make the best soldiers.
Don't let your sergeants do all the work. They have already been there, it's Joe's turn.
Your sergeants should know everything about their soldiers down to their children's' birthdays and middle names.
You should know that about your sergeants.
Love your soldiers!
Each soldier is different and will respond best to individual treatment.
Your "worst" people sometimes make the best soldiers.
Don't let your sergeants do all the work. They have already been there, it's Joe's turn.
Your sergeants should know everything about their soldiers down to their children's' birthdays and middle names.
You should know that about your sergeants.
Love your soldiers!
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DON"T MOVE TOO FAST. Assess your warriors and determine what level of proficiency they possess. Bring them up to speed if needed, but DON"T make them feel you are looking down on them You are their leader, their mentor, their strong presence, their security, YOU ARE NOT THEIR FRIEND! Remember that. One day you may have to make a difficult decision. A "warrior" will follow orders. A "friend" may challenge it. Use your experience as lessons learned not for "bragging: rights. Above all, NEVER put in to question your ability to lead. These warriors can make you look as good or as bad as they want you to.
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Keep your SP/4's in check. Your Sgt's and SSG's will be OK. It is those e4's you should be worried about.
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Do not use your private mobile phone when on patrol. I caught a sp/4. He received a article 15. I was the DOL. Schinnen the Netherlands. The pmo was a friend.
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For anyone that comes across this thread, I did find some useful information regarding leadership transitions: The Army Handbook for Leadership Transitions published by the USACAC.
"The Army Leader Transitions Handbook offers a methodology to help leaders transition into a new leadership position as effectively and efficiently as possible. The handbook contains best practices and proven techniques from military and civilian sources."
http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4013coll11/id/2077
"The Army Leader Transitions Handbook offers a methodology to help leaders transition into a new leadership position as effectively and efficiently as possible. The handbook contains best practices and proven techniques from military and civilian sources."
http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4013coll11/id/2077
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