Posted on Nov 6, 2013
CPT Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Officer
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or is it leaders business?
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CPT Mike M.
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Despite how many times West Point told me that there was no such thing as NCO business and I shouldn't accept that as an answer, I know better.  But before you should go and always accept that as an answer you have to make sure that your unit (you're a 2LT so I'm assuming you have a platoon) has the right climate.  Respect and privacy is earned.  As long as you know 100% without a doubt that "NCO business" doesn't mean "wall-to-wall counseling" then I think you're ok and you should be.  I've always been lucky enough to have outstanding NCOs who took care of the day-to-day, were proactive and I never had to tell anyone to do something more than once.  However, as a Tank PL, I had them try telling me that when we were doing maintenance.  "Sir, you do what you've got to do, we'll take care of the vics" kind of thing.  I could have accepted that but it's just not in me.  A)  I don't shy away from manual labor - comes from being raised on a farm.  B)  It provided me an opportunity to learn more of the technical aspects of the vehicle I was in command of.  C)  Getting down and turning wrenches with the guys is where/when I learned more about their personal lives than anywhere else.  So basically, you need to find your own balance based on your personality, strengths, and weaknesses.  Other than that, trust your NCOs to do the right thing and to inform you when something escalates to a level that needs your attention or at the very least that you need to know about.
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CPT Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Officer
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Great OPD right there, sir! Thank you<br>
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CPT Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Officer
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I wish it wasnt frowned upon. I made the plan for training, and the PSG is running the show. Whenever I am at the motor pool with the guys, I am NOT there to micromanage. I am there to be a JOE and assist with the tasks. I didnt talk shop with the soldiers while helping, instead talked about life. These were the times I learned about my soldiers lives outside of the Army.
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SSG Training Sergeant
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During my deployment in Iraq my PL decided that he was going to go out on a convoy with us. First thing he told us was that the Logistics Convoy Commander (a SSG) was in charge and that he (1LT) was simply a truck driver on this mission. He earned a whole lot of respect on that one mission - doing what we did, eating the same food, putting in the same hours, sleeping in the same tents with his Soldiers than he could have in a year stateside.
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SGT Jason Yago
SGT Jason Yago
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Wall to wall counseling haven’t heard that term in a while lol do that now you’ll go to jail.
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SSG Robert Burns
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Im an NCO and I own 2 businesses.
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SSG Parachute Rigger
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That is an OUTSTANDING answer SSG Robert Burns !! LOL!
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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LMAO... How LOW Can We GO?....
I'm A Mid-9th GRADE Drop Out.
Educated Myself While In The USAF,
Became The Youngest Purchasing Dept Director
In The F.M.C. Fire Truck Division EVER, ~ At 26. ~
Then Proceeded To Own 3 Printing Business... ~ 1 In Lansing, Michigan ~ 1 In East Lansing, On Michigan Avenue; Across From M.S.U., With A 3rd In Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; 1.5 Miles North Of Central Michigan University....
~~~ WHEW, Are WE A Bunch Of LOSERS Or W H A T ? ~~~
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CW3(P) Network Defense Tech
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Of course there is. Just like there is Officer Business. There are things that should be kept "in-house" and handled at the lowest level possible. 
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CPL Joseph Elinger
CPL Joseph Elinger
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*"Chain of Command" concept.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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And Being Kept "In-House",
Is Better Than Being Kept In The "Out-House"
~ Sometimes ~
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