Posted on Aug 23, 2019
Can the new Army Chief of Staff make new improvements to the Army?
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Why do i ask this question, well im scared for the new pt test ( leg tuck ) is killing me!! I don't give up but i keep struggling, I don't know what to do.
For all the soldiers to at least have the experience to be deployed, no matter what duty station but at least once in their first contract so they know what is to be deployed, what is to be a SOLDIER, what is to the WARRIOR ETHOS....
Also, can rules be change when someone older joins the army with a associate degree or bachelor degree because i do suffer a lot as a PFC, i honestly do. I proud to wear the uniform but sometimes i think how they you get to be E7 an have ZERO leadership skills, ZERO common senses... They should make a mandatory class for all senior to take a SOCIAL SKILLS CLASS on how to approach soldiers, how to talk to them.. etc...
Probably, I cared too much and a workaholic, i don't think like a regular PFC. What I need to do is be a private and think like a private, I feel i will be less stressful and more happy like all those privates i see around me.
sorry everyone but I wish things were different and i know someone will make fun of me and it sounds cliche but i wanna make a difference in the army, if I become an NCO or Officer whoever is below me to always feel that I am here, that i will always look out for them, always be a role model that i wont leave them behind.
please nobody take this as an offense. I would love everyone's opinion to be legit, please. That's the only way we all learn, believe it or not this website helps me a lot. And the more I research about officers is the more I want to be one but the new APFT is killing my dreams.
For all the soldiers to at least have the experience to be deployed, no matter what duty station but at least once in their first contract so they know what is to be deployed, what is to be a SOLDIER, what is to the WARRIOR ETHOS....
Also, can rules be change when someone older joins the army with a associate degree or bachelor degree because i do suffer a lot as a PFC, i honestly do. I proud to wear the uniform but sometimes i think how they you get to be E7 an have ZERO leadership skills, ZERO common senses... They should make a mandatory class for all senior to take a SOCIAL SKILLS CLASS on how to approach soldiers, how to talk to them.. etc...
Probably, I cared too much and a workaholic, i don't think like a regular PFC. What I need to do is be a private and think like a private, I feel i will be less stressful and more happy like all those privates i see around me.
sorry everyone but I wish things were different and i know someone will make fun of me and it sounds cliche but i wanna make a difference in the army, if I become an NCO or Officer whoever is below me to always feel that I am here, that i will always look out for them, always be a role model that i wont leave them behind.
please nobody take this as an offense. I would love everyone's opinion to be legit, please. That's the only way we all learn, believe it or not this website helps me a lot. And the more I research about officers is the more I want to be one but the new APFT is killing my dreams.
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Have you thought about taking a course in basic English composition? Not h8ing, just saying....
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SGT Beth Day
Agreed. How one presents oneself is exceedingly important, and at least a basic mastery of the English language is part of that.
Believe it or not, you are judged what you post on Social Media ... and how you do it. Want to be treated like a professional worthy of promotion? Start by writing like one.
You say you want to become an officer. You will need to start with an education.
Believe it or not, you are judged what you post on Social Media ... and how you do it. Want to be treated like a professional worthy of promotion? Start by writing like one.
You say you want to become an officer. You will need to start with an education.
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Focus on the new PT test, especially the event you are weak in. Improve yourself, strive to exceed the standards not just meet the standards.
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SPC (Join to see)
Thats exactly what i do, i don't like doing the minimum because that’s MEDIOCRE!!!!
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SPC (Join to see)
CW4 Craig Urban i know sir but the leg tuck is killing me! :( iit worries me a lot.
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SPC (Join to see), the first advice I can give is to effect change at your level.
First and foremost, know your job (MOS and Soldier Skills) inside and out, look at the performance measures for each. You say you know you MOS, but if you can't perform every task flawlessly, keep practicing and bring in your peers for additional training help. Check you skill level 1 manual and you MOS skill book for the complete list. Start observing the NCOs around you and try to find out why they are doing things a certain way. You might be surprised to find out that there is sometimes a method to the madness.
The leg tuck requires core strength. Utilize the PRT FM to find new ways to build that. If you are still not seeing progress, seek out the Master Fitness Trainer in your BN. They will most likely be a gym rat and will know what to do to help you.
The rules for enlistment are there for a reason. An A.S., or even a PhD for that matter, does not automatically give someone leadership skills. And just like in the civilian world, we can't pick our bosses. There are great ones and there are terrible ones. Your statement about senior NCOs lacking leadership skills is pretty broad. Stop and think that they may be approaching you because you are trying to do a thing your way instead of the Army way. If you don't like the way they approach you or talk to you, try to talk to them about it. Most NCOs are open to feedback, depending on the tact you use.
Never be afraid to pose a question and ask lots of them, NCOs should be used to constant barrages of junior enlisted questions. Their gal is to provide enough training of quality to where you don't have to ask so many. The only stupid question is the one you do not ask. Those that will "make fun of you" for it are small and are not prepared to provide you with 'the way'. Additionally, one of GEN McConville's main concerns is on individual Soldier readiness and indoctrinating Soldiers into the Army culture. The culture of the Army is to train Soldiers to take care of themselves and each other and create teams and leaders. And that comes from tough experiences. The Army is hard, you can't just quit if you have a hard time.
You hit the nail on the head, be a private. Focus on being a private, but take notes. Most of your valuable leadership lessons will come from your experience and not the classroom. If you have a bad leader or experience, learn from it, and then effect change at your new level. As a SGT you will have 4-5 Soldiers assigned to you, your mission will be to make them better Soldiers than you are, but you will always have a boss in the Army, and some will let you question their methods and some will not.
Best advice in those situations it to ruck up and Soldier on.
First and foremost, know your job (MOS and Soldier Skills) inside and out, look at the performance measures for each. You say you know you MOS, but if you can't perform every task flawlessly, keep practicing and bring in your peers for additional training help. Check you skill level 1 manual and you MOS skill book for the complete list. Start observing the NCOs around you and try to find out why they are doing things a certain way. You might be surprised to find out that there is sometimes a method to the madness.
The leg tuck requires core strength. Utilize the PRT FM to find new ways to build that. If you are still not seeing progress, seek out the Master Fitness Trainer in your BN. They will most likely be a gym rat and will know what to do to help you.
The rules for enlistment are there for a reason. An A.S., or even a PhD for that matter, does not automatically give someone leadership skills. And just like in the civilian world, we can't pick our bosses. There are great ones and there are terrible ones. Your statement about senior NCOs lacking leadership skills is pretty broad. Stop and think that they may be approaching you because you are trying to do a thing your way instead of the Army way. If you don't like the way they approach you or talk to you, try to talk to them about it. Most NCOs are open to feedback, depending on the tact you use.
Never be afraid to pose a question and ask lots of them, NCOs should be used to constant barrages of junior enlisted questions. Their gal is to provide enough training of quality to where you don't have to ask so many. The only stupid question is the one you do not ask. Those that will "make fun of you" for it are small and are not prepared to provide you with 'the way'. Additionally, one of GEN McConville's main concerns is on individual Soldier readiness and indoctrinating Soldiers into the Army culture. The culture of the Army is to train Soldiers to take care of themselves and each other and create teams and leaders. And that comes from tough experiences. The Army is hard, you can't just quit if you have a hard time.
You hit the nail on the head, be a private. Focus on being a private, but take notes. Most of your valuable leadership lessons will come from your experience and not the classroom. If you have a bad leader or experience, learn from it, and then effect change at your new level. As a SGT you will have 4-5 Soldiers assigned to you, your mission will be to make them better Soldiers than you are, but you will always have a boss in the Army, and some will let you question their methods and some will not.
Best advice in those situations it to ruck up and Soldier on.
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