How to be a battalion commander — some sarcasm, and some serious suggestions
A sad series of suggestions. But seriously: "- Spend more time with lieutenants. – Took too long to fire an ineffective leader. – Was too patient with senior leaders; should have been less tolerant of their mistakes. – Should have been tougher with my subordinate commanders. They were never challenged to peak performance. Might have avoided relieving ...
A sad series of suggestions.
But seriously:
"- Spend more time with lieutenants.
– Took too long to fire an ineffective leader.
– Was too patient with senior leaders; should have been less tolerant of their mistakes.
– Should have been tougher with my subordinate commanders. They were never challenged to peak performance. Might have avoided relieving one.
– Should not have let my BOSS program lapse due to pressure of training events. Sent bad signal to soldiers in the billets.
– Get familiar with how the units that we support "fight."
– Allowed too many people to have a hand in decision-making.
– Place more emphasis on maintenance.
– Should have paid more attention to my captains and majors.
– Give my company/battery commanders more freedom/latitude to command.
– Spend more time listening and talking to soldiers.
– Should not have believed Branch and Pre-Command Course concerning Officer Efficiency Reports and senior rater profiles. Screwed up some great officers."
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