What are some good ideas for Sergeants Time Training?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:38:14 -0400

Ideas for sergeants time training other than the basic soldiers skills? Would a ruck march around post to see historical sites or learn unit history be a good idea?

Response by CH (COL) Geoff Bailey made Aug 17 at 2018 6:58 PM

CH (COL) Geoff Bailey — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:58:21 -0400

Of course, especially if it includes vignettes which the Soldiers lead at each site.

Another great plan for SGT’s time training is the critical task list for each MOS as well as the supporting individual and collective tasks for the unit’s METL.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Aug 17 at 2018 8:54 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 20:54:18 -0400

I would try to get into the technical side of the military. A lot of soldiers don't understand just how the army runs on paperwork and they are crippled in that area when they get promoted to a rank or put in a position that may require paperwork. Setting aside a little time one day a week to review how counselings work and how to write them, proper bullet for NCOERS, how to properly utilize a DA200, so on and so forth, not only prepares them for the military process later on but also gives them a slight leg up for when they go to attend schools like WLC (or whatever the hell they are calling it now).

Response by CW2 Louis Melendez made Aug 17 at 2018 9:04 PM

CW2 Louis Melendez — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:04:21 -0400

That's a good idea brother. You can also try to sit down with them and teach them more about their actual job. Most of the time people gravitate to basic soldier skills when technical proficiency is important as well.

Response by SFC Jerry Humphries made Aug 17 at 2018 9:17 PM

SFC Jerry Humphries — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:17:53 -0400

Try to lay on the call fire theater. Most lot troops have no concept on how to call for direct
Arty. Just a little familiarization goes a long way.

Response by SGT Tony Long made Aug 17 at 2018 9:43 PM

SGT Tony Long — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:43:13 -0400

Yes and this old veteran would love to tag along. I’ll need to ride though since my left leg goes completely numb within walking 100 feet or less anymore.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 10:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 22:11:04 -0400

Yes, I agree that soldiers don’t understand the paperwork side of the Army... (I would definitely need more than one session for that. Lol) but now being in a headquarters platoon I want to get these guys out of the office.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 17 at 2018 11:01 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 23:01:06 -0400

Are you suggesting that all your troop have max/masters all their skills? Ruck the around post, visit a museum, is good. so is stopping then somewhere and using maps and known point work up a call for fire, or find a proper clearing for a medevac. Buddy carrying a WIA and his gear, etc.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2018 3:23 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:23:14 -0400

As an old medic, I'm biased to training around CLS and basic first aid. Depending on the skillset and MOS mix of the soldiers, touching on the basics of the skill or leaning on a new AIT graduate to share the latest updates from the schoolhouse.