What things do you wish you were taught when you got to your unit?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:37:31 -0400

I’m looking to put together a pdf/ebook of basic shit such as how to log in to mypay, iperms and military email, how to fill out a 3349, access your gi bill, other resources like family readiness and the like for new enlisted in the guard to post up in a drive link on a page I run. I didn’t get squared away when I got in and would like to save other people the time. Any additional recommendations would be great.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2022 10:51 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:51:47 -0400

This is a very good idea. The Army conducts training in three training domains. They are institutional, operational, and self-development. This is a great way to develop yourself. I would also include links to training resources and where to look online. One of my favorite resources is the Central Army Registry. You can find just about anything in writing that the army produces. I think you should add their Individual Critical Task List for their MOS. You can find it here.

https://atiam.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/100.ATSC/00A96E89-366B-4B3B-A54F-211E9B60D [login to see] 027713/report.pdf

report.pdf

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2022 1:02 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 01:02:37 -0400

I have entire blog section dedicated to such content.
https://jtspratley.com/blog/tag_military

I recommend starting with these:'
https://jtspratley.com/blog/study-your-enlisted-record-brief-erb-for-professional-development
https://jtspratley.com/blog/6-upgrades-for-your-military-dress-uniform

Let me know if you don't find something you're looking for.

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Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jun 15 at 2022 10:43 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:43:15 -0400

Good idea! Recommend you look for this information on Army or Joint websites. That way you could provide a link along with any local processes or procedures. Also need to provide link to travel site for setting up a DTS account.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jun 15 at 2022 10:59 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:59:13 -0400

What you are doing is acting like a good NCO. A GOOD NCO will teach his soldiers these things or help them find the answers. Keep your log and remember when you become a Squad Leader and more, that part of being a good leader is teaching soldiers how to find the answers.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 15 at 2022 4:19 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:19:33 -0400

This is tangent. I taught myself how to use DTS and created a DTS Smart Book to give to all the soldiers in the unit. No more DTS problems.