Posted on Jun 19, 2015
What are the possible consequences for a battalion that hasn't conducted a command and climate survey?
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There is no battalion command presence, focus is elsewhere, and mission demand outweighs soldier morale by far. This is the climate that I live in right now. I've seen some of my best soldiers preparing to ETS now, all because command climate is suffering, they hate the unit, and feel as if though the command could care less about them. There has been no initial DEOCS for the battalion initiated, and it's been well over 1 year. I am only a Company EOL, but this concerns me seeing as to how my soldiers and peers view the organization or lack thereof, all because of further internal issues. How would not having a battalion command and climate survey affect the battalion command team, and is it too late to initiate one? What steps should I take to avoid any form of reprisal?
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Realistically nothing.....but....It would be up to the directing authority (Rater or S Rater) in the Battalion Commanders chain to take any action.
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I can go direct to your CSM if you'd like.....without mentioning your name/unit! I would not do that without you asking me to engage, if you'd like that, just PM me and let me know....do not put it out here.
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CSM Charles Hayden
Earlier RP discussions have touched upon confidentially. SMs need to consider the wide range of RP members when making ? provocative/negative posts.
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CSM Michael J. Uhlig
Great point CSM Charles Hayden, I would not take this to his unit unless I was asked to do so....just giving him options.
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Without a Command Climate survey it doesn't give the incoming Commander a real assessment on the moral of his unit. He will not know any existing issues and definitely will not have the opportunity to correct any problems the unit may be experiencing. The new commander can't fix a problem he doesn't know exists.
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Well your commander should have an open door policy but notify your leadership that you would like to use it or you can talk to the chaplain about it and he/she could talk to the command. Also your FRSA could help, or you could always contact your batallion S-3 ncoic or oic and notify them as it was always S-3's job to track that completion status anyways.
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The consequences for the BC is relief. We recently had a similar circumstance in the Army Medical Department. http://m.military.com/daily-news/2015/03/13/suspended-general-at-jblm-wont-get-his-post-back.html
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CAPT Kevin B.
Of this type, about 20 years in various forms. Before then there were more target specific initiatives like Zumwalt's Project Upward Seminar in the early '70s to attempt to get a handle on race relations. Very mixed results but reflective of most everyone not having a clue. Similar problems occurred later when trying to roll sexual harassment programs out. It's like trying to turn a carrier with a trolling motor.
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You have access to the Company Command Team. Sit down with both of them with a recommended plan of action, talk with BN CMD Team and BDE EOL. It is important to recommend a plan of action so there is a point of departure...good luck.
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It is required and highly recommended that a Commander conduct a CCS( Command Climate Survey) within 90 days of taking a command. This is not only for the soldiers well being but also for the commanders. The CCS will give insight to the mental readiness and functional stability of a unit from a soldiers perspective. This allows the soldiers to voice their conclusions, feelings and observations to the commander without fear of retaliation. This also allows the commander to gain knowledge of the health of his unit without filtration(taking out what is presumed to be not important enough to bother the commander with) . This information will be used to address potential problems he/she may not be made aware of in briefings and can be compared to information similar categories Army wide. No one likes walking into a smoldering situation just waiting to explode. The CCS will help alleviate that situation.
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If you really are interested in this topic
Go to the DEOMI website has all the regulations and power points you can handle
I personally visit the website as this aspect of the military seriously interests me
Just type in DEOMI In your browser and it will find it
Great question
Here is the website for all policies concerning this
http://www.deocs.net/public/index.cfm
Go to the DEOMI website has all the regulations and power points you can handle
I personally visit the website as this aspect of the military seriously interests me
Just type in DEOMI In your browser and it will find it
Great question
Here is the website for all policies concerning this
http://www.deocs.net/public/index.cfm
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