Thank you for this. I just assumed BN command in the USAR. Two things stick out:
1) My initial priority was to coach, mentor, and train the PLs and the COs. What I know about training management, leadership, admin, etc. was learned either through experience or by someone. I am now that someone.
2) my priority did not align with the CG’s. I found this out intimately during the QTB. Lesson learned. The boss’ priority becomes my #1. My priority becomes my #1a.
Good article, and a timely reminder of Gen. Clarke's influence. Known as the "Sergeants General," he is credited as creating the modern NCO Academy during his tenure with the Constabulary in Post WWII Germany. He was a prolific speaker and writer, he has boxes of his papers and correspondence, both in and out of uniform, at the Army Heritage Center. He continued to support the NCO Academy concept until the Army Implemented NCO Education System advising Army Chiefs of Staff and TRADOC CGs until later in his life. Thanks for the reminder of Gen. Clarke and his influence.
Thank you for this. I just assumed BN command in the USAR. Two things stick out:
1) My initial priority was to coach, mentor, and train the PLs and the COs. What I know about training management, leadership, admin, etc. was learned either through experience or by someone. I am now that someone.
2) my priority did not align with the CG’s. I found this out intimately during the QTB. Lesson learned. The boss’ priority becomes my #1. My priority becomes my #1a.
Good article, and a timely reminder of Gen. Clarke's influence. Known as the "Sergeants General," he is credited as creating the modern NCO Academy during his tenure with the Constabulary in Post WWII Germany. He was a prolific speaker and writer, he has boxes of his papers and correspondence, both in and out of uniform, at the Army Heritage Center. He continued to support the NCO Academy concept until the Army Implemented NCO Education System advising Army Chiefs of Staff and TRADOC CGs until later in his life. Thanks for the reminder of Gen. Clarke and his influence.