Posted on Jan 16, 2016
What information do I need to address in a letter to my Battalion Commander, as a new 2LT going to my first unit?
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I would send my military resume and any itemized goals in digits. Otherwise, you'll learn and present upon request at the CUBs and learn from the NCO from the S shops. Your intents will be the learned ops and commanders intents. Take notes and answer when called upon to report. That's what I would prep to do.
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You mean a letter of introduction? I wrote one both times I PCSed as an Lieutenant. The future commanders never read it. If they did, they still didn't know who I was when I arrived.
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If you do some digging in the Fires page on AKO there is a good example briefing of how to do one. Generally, where you're from, college you went to, degree you got. Previous duty positions, prior service if you have any, family of you're married, and generally how you look forward to join the unit.
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Understand that original orders may be changed due to operational needs. NOTHING is written in stone...well except a letter written in haste. Good luck.
I know this is above my pay grade, was just offering some insight based on the past.
I know this is above my pay grade, was just offering some insight based on the past.
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SFC Pete Kain
CPT (Join to see) - Hey, Congrats on the commission. Hand Salute SIR.
Send my silver dollar to a veteran charity. Again way to go sir.
Send my silver dollar to a veteran charity. Again way to go sir.
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Write out a memorandum to the commander introducing yourself. Where you went to school, what you studied, what positions you would like to hold, hobbies and family. Make sure you use AR 25-50 for guidelines.
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Don't write anything lenghty. Just let him know that you are excited to be apart of the team, and you are looking forward to leading a platoon in his battalion. Keep it short and to the point. This isn't the 1950s, so an email will suffice. During your first week or two, you will have a face to face with the BC, at which point you can talk about where you went to school, family, hobbies, professional goals, etc. Best of luck!
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Truth and Honesty with a Healthy dose of Respect and a Knowledge of the the Units History...MilitantCrip
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LT Rhooms,
1. Congrats on stepping out with your best foot; I just did the same thing (as a Major) and we taught the Cadets at West Point to do this.
2. I would focus quickly on the tangibles...when do you graduate BOLC, when will you report.
3. Give a quick bio (married, kids, hobbies, hometown) what you majored in and where you went to school.
4. Include some information that shows you know about the BN/BDE (check the webpage, reach out to other officers there you know, etc) and let him/her know you are excited to join the team.
5. Include contact information (personal cell and/or good e-mail) if they want to reach out to you.
Agree on the one-page max.
1. Congrats on stepping out with your best foot; I just did the same thing (as a Major) and we taught the Cadets at West Point to do this.
2. I would focus quickly on the tangibles...when do you graduate BOLC, when will you report.
3. Give a quick bio (married, kids, hobbies, hometown) what you majored in and where you went to school.
4. Include some information that shows you know about the BN/BDE (check the webpage, reach out to other officers there you know, etc) and let him/her know you are excited to join the team.
5. Include contact information (personal cell and/or good e-mail) if they want to reach out to you.
Agree on the one-page max.
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