What are good things for a new Soldier to study, reading lists, etc?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 11:30:32 -0500

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 11 at 2016 12:53 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 12:53:05 -0500

I couldn't tell you Soldier but for anyone going into my Field, Cryptology I would recommend: The American Black Chamber, The Puzzle Palace and Body of Secrets.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2016 5:07 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:07:02 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member A new soldier should be proficient with regular duties of a soldier. Drill, keeping weapons and gear clean and maintained, etc. A soldier should also strive to be the best that they can at their MOS. They should study changes that are being made in their field so that they maintain that proficiency. A soldier should closely listen to and observe their NCO's, SNCO's and officers to pick up pointers on being a good soldier.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2016 7:38 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:38:32 -0500

Hey. As a new soldier get you SSD s done and out of the way. Get on jagcnet and see what you can learn because as a paralegal you won't know anything that you use in big army. What you learn in AIT is a foundation but never using it. Look up as many regs as you can. Be proficient with the ne da pam for transgender policies. That's big right now. There are a lot to do just look. And ask around.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Dec 12 at 2016 1:36 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:36:25 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member I don't know if the Army Chief of Staff has a reading list like the Commandant Of the Marine Corps, but that would be a good place to start. Here is a link to General Mattis' Reading lists. Might find something useful on their as well.

http://smallwarsjournal.com/blog/ltgen-james-mattis-reading-list

LtGen James Mattis' Reading List | Small Wars Journal

Commander's Intent: The Global War on Terrorism is a long war, and as such we need to continue our preparation to be engaged in all aspects of this war. For our current fights the MARCENT Reading List provides a collection of readings to be read dependent upon your grade and how long you have before deploying. Whether part of a unit or an individual augment, my intent is to prepare you for the operational, tactical, cultural and environmental...

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2016 7:45 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 07:45:24 -0500

Start reading regulations or at least learning what regulations cover what areas since you are a Paralegal Specialist. If you don't have any college yet, start taking classes it will help you out later when you want to get promoted. Also, listen to your NCOs and when they council you try to explain to them what some of your goals are so they can help you achieve them.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2016 12:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:31:02 -0500

Military History, either your proponantes or Co's reading lists. FM 7-22, regulations on leadership and council ing. College....any college you can take. Correspondence Courses. Go to post library and ask for current army reading list. Ask your first line supervisor during monthly council ing sesions

Response by Cpl Ray Fernandez made May 29 at 2017 1:06 AM

Cpl Ray Fernandez — Mon, 29 May 2017 01:06:52 -0400

Read on topics that interest you and relate to your MOS. As a young enlisted person start developing your leadership style. You're never too young to seek out more responsibilities and demonstrate that you have potential to lead and perform above your paygrade. Having a wide range of knowledge and abilities will also make you valuable to your unit.