Posted on Apr 22, 2017
Should senior leaders be required to conduct OJT in their respective CMFs to stay proficient?
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I know it's a stretch, but hear me out. I have recently completed my respective MES for my level. The Senior leadership were WAY out of touch with the reality of today's green suitor. I refused to ask them any technical questions as they had no idea of what I was asking. So, I stuck with administrative questions. Is it feasible to ask those charged with creating a POI to go research it themselves?
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I would ask for a more definitive definition of "Senior Leader". If we are talking a senior SNCO responsible for supervising the shop or division and advising the CO, I would expect extensive and wide knowledge. If we are talking a CO, I would expect a good grasp of general topics and detailed knowledge of specific problems, i.e. a particular part that has a high failure rate, or a particular procedure or rating that requires extensive time to accomplish or is in short supply. Get to the O-6 or general officer level and my expectations would probably be more oriented toward knowing who to ask the questions that would make the equipment or rating contribute successfully to the accomplishment of the unit mission. As has been discussed in many strings on RP, the success of a senior leader often depends more on his leadership ability and scope and his administrative prowess.
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LtCol Robert Quinter
CW2 (Join to see) - Sorry I misinterpreted your focus. In a school environment, even the OIC has to exhibit more detailed knowledge than would be expected in the field if for no other reason than to provide an example of how important mastery of the subject is considered to the students. If I, as a student, see the OIC of a school as a master of detail, I'll expect that my seniors in the field might also be an expert until they prove themselves otherwise, and accomplish my responsibilities accordingly.
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