Cadence
Cadence
Posted on Jan 28, 2014
Motivation and calling cadence: Should NCOs be forced to be knowledgeable of them and be forced to call them?
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More often than not, only a select few soldiers in my unit call cadence during motivational runs. Also, more often than not, it is the soldiers actually out there calling the cadences. I do not know if it is just my unit, or if this is seen throughout majority of the Army. Do you feel it should be a necessary part of being a leader to call cadence and actually know more than a few simple cadences. I feel calling cadence sets you apart from your peers, as a soldier, but it seems to have gotten to the point that if myself or a select few others do not call cadence, it does not happen. Should this be a requirement similar to knowing how to instruct PRT? What are your thoughts on this subject?
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Yes as a NCO you are a leader and should be well rounded. A jack of all trades so to speak. Look at it this way, the better you are at every different aspect of being a NCO the more your junior Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors will look up to you. Some may see this as petty, however I believe it also builds confidence in the individual NCO.
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There is a degree of natural talent involved in calling cadence. Not everyone has it.<br><br>An NCO has probably learned more cadences by virtue of more experience, but the calling of cadence is traditionally open to any willing enlisted soldier. Remember that the modern cadence was invented by a private.<br><br>No, I do not think it should be mandatory for NCOs.<br>
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Agreed, 100%. As a junior soldier several years ago there was nothing that was more demoralizing during a unit run than someone (not just NCOs) that called monotone cadence. Some people are just naturally better at it and have the voice for it.
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PO1 Joshua Brown
I was stationed with 3 Marine Corps units over my 20 yrs, and through all the different people I encountered, the men or women selected for rank were often Cadence Callers.... LOUD AND PROUD. It wasnt their abilities, as some of them sucked, it was their fortitude to try! I think it may be
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PO1 Joshua Brown
I think it may be the willingness to try that was the point. it shouldn't be mandatory, it keeps the sheep divided.
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Maj John Bell
There is a degree on natural talent in marksmanship. But practice closes the gap. If the only time you call cadence is on a run, your probably not going to be good at it. If you aspire to be a leader, 15 minutes a day over a year can make the difference between being a motivator or being a joke.
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Being able to call cadence during runs and being able to march Soldiers is necessary part of being a leader. For one, it shows you have the confidence to lead, and two it shows you have the capability to motivate others; many at a time. There has been a large cut back in developing this skill but it is a skill that every leader will need and have to experience.
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