What products do you need to have in your leaders book while in company command?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 13:04:50 -0500

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2016 1:46 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 13:46:02 -0500

My first thought would be your current 026 report

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2016 1:48 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 13:48:51 -0500

AR -600-20 Army Command Policy, AR 635-200 Administrative Separations, AR 735-5 Property Accountability .... Be familiar with the programs in use (admin, training, and supply). I wish there was a list but each command presents with different challenges and there is no way of knowing what you will need until the challenge arises. Best of luck.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2016 2:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 14:13:55 -0500

Privacy act signed by all the leaders you'll have in your book

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Jan 30 at 2016 3:31 PM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:31:31 -0500

You can always Google the most common regs and most admin decisions do not have to be made immediately so there is built in time for your learning curve. Contact info to your 1SG, peer commanders and your boss. Multiple forms of contact for your trial counsel. Contacts for sharp, EO, IG and the Chaplain as needed. The branch and assignment officers for the AOCs can prove helpful. Don't forget to take care of yourself and there is nothing wrong with seeking mental health treatment and ensure quality time for your personal relationship. If you allow it to the best of you will always be used up at work and it isn't necessarily fair to your spouse to get what's left of you. Good luck.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jan 30 at 2016 7:30 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:30:57 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Besides regs, current rosters, APFT qualications, Marksmanship data, list of profiled troops, loading plans, recall rosters, manning documents, current MTOE, maps of local training areas, YTP, METL, YTC , training schedules.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 30 at 2016 7:58 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:58:25 -0500

DTMS printouts ( APFT, profiles, qualification stats, etc...) and if I was your XO would like to see your dead line report - already knowing it before hand. Make sure there is no PPI!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 30 at 2016 8:33 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:33:15 -0500

Some of what you need
- your MTOE pax and equip recap
- manning roster
- last QTB
- 6 week training calendar
- LRTC
- your property book
- a command brief including critical capabilities
- 026
- high risk soldier summary
- alert roster
- basic load summary
- TACSOP
- command philosophy
- TMDE list

Load regs on your phone or tablet
- 600-20
- 600-9
- 623-3
- 735-5
- 750-1
ASAP reg
Enlisted separations
- 600-99 (support obligations)

Response by COL Thomas McGrath made Jan 30 at 2016 10:46 PM

COL Thomas McGrath — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:46:17 -0500

A sharp knife and a ton of motivation

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 30 at 2016 11:57 PM

COL Charles Williams — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 23:57:23 -0500

You don't need a book, you need to give a shit (care, genuinely care) CPT Private RallyPoint Member. That said I would recommend you be well familiar with AR 600-20, and the Capstone FM(s) that governs your mission area. Next would be your mission essential tasks. 600-9 and PT should be next. Finally, put your heart and soul into "making a difference" for your Soldiers and families every day! Good luck, and enjoy it, as it will be the best job you ever have in the Army.

Response by MAJ David Wallace made Jan 31 at 2016 3:03 PM

MAJ David Wallace — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 15:03:57 -0500

Commanders at all levels need to have quick access to the important readiness metrics: near and far term training calendars, medical and dental readiness, NCOES/OES, Weapons Qual, APFT Scores, etc. Keep a copy of the most important regs on your computer or handheld; you never know when you'll need to reference them. Make sure you know your company's Operational Readiness Rate (OR Rate) for every piece of your equipment, weapons, radios, vehicles, and special purpose equipment. If it's broke, have a plan to fix it. Know the status of critical repair parts and have an idea of when they should be available. Check in with your supply sergeant, training NCO, Arms Room, and maintenance section often. Know what your boss's leadership philosophy (and his boss's philosophy), have your OWN philosophy and make sure you disseminate that throughout the ranks of your company. If your team doesn't know what your vision is, how can you expect them to do their part to make your outfit standout?

You also need to know your folks: spouses' names, kids' names, if they have any special needs or circumstances (serious health issues). Make daily contacts with your troops; they need to see you. Make your family readiness group work; you don't know when you'll have need of it. Knowing your Soldiers, their families and their particular circumstances will show that you care about them. If your Soldiers know that you care about them and that you've got their back; they will move heaven and hell to make your company shine.

Enjoy your time in company command; it IS the BEST JOB in the Army. Make the most of it every day.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 2:47 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:47:00 -0500

That depends entirely on your Battalion and Brigade Commander's priorities. So, from mine when I was a Squadron Commander: METL Crosswalk (from BDE to Company Level), Platoon Collective Task Crosswalk (supporting your METL), Long Range Training Calendar and Training Schedules (Current - 6 weeks out), Crew Manning Rosters, O-26 report (annotated to show reality...not just what is deadlined), Leader Development Plans (probably a part of your training calendar), High-Risk Soldier information. You don't need to carry your life with you. Regs can be downloaded from anywhere now. As you work with your commander, you will learn what he expects you to have handy.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2016 9:11 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:11:15 -0500

You don't need to carry a book on Soldiers. That is your NCOs job. You need to have access too when needed all the Regs to govern your admin decisions and FMs on how to supervise your companies mission.