Completing assigned tasks and set goals is always the priority to the overall success of a platoons intended mission as well as increasing longevity of the life and health of all soldiers in the squadron. “To accomplish given task, an organizations’ leader and or leaders must efficiently and effectively carry out the primary management functions of decision making, supervising, and making the most of an organization manpower and allocated resources (Mintzberg, 1979). “In doing so leaders can adopt and adjust specific styles of leadership to assist in mission completion. This book report will compare and contrast the leadership styles and characteristics of SFC Rob Gallagher and SFC Jeff Fenlason from authors Jim Fredericks’ “Black Hearts: One Platoon’s Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death”, explaining how their similar but different styles of leadership helped and or hindered their units’ mission failures and success.…
Assuming command of the 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) is an honor and a privilege. It is truly a humbling opportunity to be selected to command an exceptional unit with a storied history of mission readiness and success. The past few weeks of observing the unit, in addition to, careful analysis of more recent historical documents from Army research organizations such as the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) and Center for Army Leadership (CAL) have provided necessary insight in understanding the unit’s current state of readiness, culture, and organizational structure. However, derived from this insight, it is supposed that the 4th ABCT’s current operating conditions contain numerous culture gaps and friction points between…
CSM Clark is a Soldier’s Soldier who has redefined his subordinates understanding of the profession of arms. Throughout his career he has empowered junior leaders to lead from the front, and has directly influenced the professional and martial development of the battalion through his stewardship of reconnaissance and sniper program, and the Expert Infantryman's Badge program. Due to his personal guidance and dedication, both Infantry Battalions have provided critical Infantry skill-sets to the 50th IBCT, and produced over 30 EIB holders in the past 5 years. Throughout all of his duty assignments CSM Clark's personal example has been central to his ability to lead and facilitate a climate that holds a "can do" attitude. He places the mission first, and is a tireless advocate for the families that stand behind the Soldiers of the New Jersey Army National Guard.…
HQ 201ST Regiment (MF) Regional Training Institute would like to thank you for your excellent support provided to this institution by allowing SFC Selwyn D. Gumbs to contribute towards our staff and faculty development through successfully facilitation of two consecutive Foundation Instructor Facilitator Courses from 15 October 2015 to 2 November 2015. SFC Gumbs displayed a dedication to the highest standards of ethical behavior. He successfully graduated 32 Instructors/Facilitators through hands on application “learn by doing” by developing, previewing, presenting, practicing, and performing the task to standard during evaluation. In addition, served as mentor to ensure that one Instructor completed the three-part certification process…
The Battalion Chief is usually one of the most tenured members of the organization and their past experiences and knowledge are extremely valuable and need to passed on to other members of the organization to prepare them for the future. The sharing of this information is an informal in-house mentoring process that aids members in the transitioning to higher level positions. Even though a higher position is achieved, the mentoring and training will continue an informal basis for some time, making it an ongoing…
The leadership of Army units often sets the tone for the command climate and culture. Whether or not a leader, be it an officer or not, is engaging has the potential to create an environment where…
Only by identifying and acknowledging the different skill sets each Soldier possesses can a commander successfully lead his or her unit through a full scale…
SPC Hammond ranked 13th academically in a class of 92 students with a 91.63% average and earned a place of honor on the Commandant 's List. He displayed superior written communication skills by achieving a 94% average on all written evaluations. SPC Hammond 's excellent communication skills earned him a 96% average on all oral presentations. He achieved superior scores in all aspects of leadership with an average score of 93.76%. SPC Hammond demonstrated a unique ability to coordinate group efforts toward attainment of common goals.…
General Macarthur uses ethos by explaining to the cadets his own experiences. He explains…
I can’t believe that we are almost done with the Advanced Leader Course (ALC). I must say, it was a wonderful learning experience. I learned from all the Small Group leaders and my fellow classmate and their respective experiences. I can proudly say that I am a better soldier and leader today comparing to when I first came to the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA). ALC been a great opportunity for me to totally change my view of managing and leading Soldiers effectively.…
This leadership rotation schedule includes assigning MS3s leadership positions throughout the battalion, which includes the positions of company commander (CO), executive officer (XO), first sergeant (1SG), platoon leader (PL), platoon sergeant (PSG), and squad leader (SL). This demonstrates the orders process by depicting how commanders develop teams and delegate tasks to their subordinates (ADRP 6-0, 2012, p. 1). The subordinates in this case refer to the Army ROTC cadets. Each of these positions is filled with an MS3 to serve in their designated leadership role for at least four weeks. Cadre and leadership staff also plan out and assign MS3s to teach labs, which includes incorporating instruction, training, and practical…
Development of character is what makes us who we are. My spot in leadership deals with positions when I need to be decisive, setting the example and regulating standards. The most recent leadership placement I have held deals with an officer position at my school. As a 2nd Lieutenant, Platoon Commander, I make sure that my fellow peers under me are in the standards of the school(neat uniform, shaved, no foul language etc.). As a leader, I am the example people would look up to and follow, that is why being a leader is very critical.…
With the evolving role of the aviation warrant officer, future development and mentorship is required for success beginning at the company level. As intermediate level technical and tactical experts, Warrant Officers perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, and advisor utilizing staff procedures to provide information to the appropriate level of command. Warrant Officers must discontinue any thoughts of inflexibility to perform outside their specialties in order to operate effectively in the full spectrum of Army operations. Track specific Warrant Officers hold a key role in training plan devolvement within day-to-day company level operations. Working in close conjunction with leadership…
LT McDonough Leadership assessment The book Platoon Leader provides a wide range of leadership situations and challenges. LT McDonough was, as a rule, very successful in dealing with intellectually challenging problems. His interpersonal tact left much to be desired and even his resilience was nearly broken down. Overall, he led his platoon very well and successfully.…
“Leaders Eat Last”: A Discussion of Army Leadership Qualities The Army invests a substantial amount of its time and resources into developing leaders. Due to their influence over their soldiers—and the world as a whole—leaders offer purpose and value to the Army profession. Because of their commitment to the development of leaders, the Army established a set of attributes and competencies that define an Army leader. Entitled the “Army Leadership Requirements Model,” these leadership standards dictate the core values, characteristics, and proficiencies that every emergent leader should strive for.…