Posted on Jul 17, 2015
Why are leaders focused on making changes in uniforms, policies, etc that have NOTHING to do with training our Soldier Members?
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Sir in this case I think SMA Dailey is listening to much to the rank and file. He probably had some things he didn't like and wanted to change when he was a BN/BDE/DIV CSM and it is now morphing. For the sake of those still serving, I hope it stops soon.
Sir in this case I think SMA Dailey is listening to much to the rank and file. He probably had some things he didn't like and wanted to change when he was a BN/BDE/DIV CSM and it is now morphing. For the sake of those still serving, I hope it stops soon.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SGM Steve Wettstein I totally agree with your assessment. He needs to focus on more important issues. It seems to me that when we get a new SMA they are always trying to put their mark on something before they leave (the big ones has been uniforms). SGM Steve Wettstein when was the last time we had a SMA that left the uniforms alone and concentrated on something bigger? I can't remember, but that wasn't my focus as a Brigade Commander over the last (7) years of my career. Help me out here with some positive news?
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SGM Steve Wettstein
COL Mikel J. Burroughs, SMA Preston was SMA for 7 odd years. I don't think he changed anything. But I tell you who was AWESOME was SMA Jack Tilley. I would go anywhere with him. A real Soldier's Soldier.
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SGM Steve Wettstein and COL Mikel J. Burroughs , the concerns I have are based on the fundamental principles that the "legacy" being created is one in which SMs resent the Army for changes that are not condusive to actually training the member to their optimal levels. If SMs are required to get new uniforms and adhere to new changes in policies every 2-3 years, it distracts from training and productivity. Furthermore, the resources allocated for these changes causes ineffective / insufficient funds to REALLY allow SMs to progress. Great responses!
Very Respectfully,
1LT Krohn
Very Respectfully,
1LT Krohn
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SGM Steve Wettstein
CPT (Join to see) I am tracking Sir and I agree. During my Cold War days I cannot remember any uniform changes. The first one was 2000 with the IPFU. The next was wearing the joyous Black Beret. Then ACUs in 2006 and ASUs in 2009-2010. Soldiers shouldn't let it distract them. They have plenty of time for their current uniforms to wear out and buy the new ones or they hold off when they are going to get out. You leaders need to stress to them not to worry about it because they cannot do anything about it. When you worry about shit you cannot control that causes a ton of stress that no one needs. Good luck and God Bless Brother.
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I think maybe it is because a leader's job is to lead and train those below them to be the most efficient, powerful, technical fighting force....and when you are already that, that gives commanders time to look at the simple stuff.
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Eisenhower jacket really? Just picture all the muffin top bodies out there wearing it
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I was thinking the same thing too when I read the Army Times article concerning this. I actually would like the black beret to fall of the side of the earth and I think that I am warming up to the black socks in PFU's. Also, the OCP ACU seems to be a hit although my clothing sales will not seem them for about a year probably. I think every SMA takes a pulse of the Soldier and see what types of changes that they can make to increase morale. I know that this SMA is super big of PT, so I expect to see the APFT events change during his tenure too.
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Sir, which way do you see them going? I remember seeing an article in the Army Times not too long ago about making some changes to liken it more to the Marine Corps PT test. I am hoping they go on to a PT standards that mirrors the needs of the job more. That will help us retain the most talented in the support roles. I know in the intelligence community, a lot of people get out in favor of business analytics positions and contractors like Academi and other PMCs or at the very least go to other civilian agencies in the federal government doing the same job for a larger salary.
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Like anything else you make changes until you get it right. The Army's best uniform was the pinks and greens of WWII; although the current blues aren't bad. The USAF should go back to khakis and give up on the bus driver uniforms. The Marines and Navy are fine as is.
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I would like to say all of the above. I remember the SMA saying specifically that he did not want to be known as the "Uniforms Sergeant Major," but I keep hearing uniform changes from him ranging from black socks for PTs to the new jackets.
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Well from my perspective I see these changes although good as a distraction of what the problem is the Armed forces are shrinking.
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