Posted on Mar 23, 2014
Should we as Squad Leaders require our Soldiers to have "mandatory reads?"
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Soldiers in my squad, upon reception, are counseled and issued a list of books to read. I have among the Infantry Community been praised and have been scoffed at. The basic is should we as leader require our Soldiers to read books such as; "Gates of Fire," "Lone Survivor," and "House to House." I believe personally hell yes because it gives a history lesson and shows them what they should look for in a leader.
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I don't make my guys read anything. I will provide them with the tools they need to succeed and show them where they can find the material if they choose to read it. I enjoy reading and have thousands of books on my kindle. Obviously they're not all military books but I do have plenty of them as well. Here is a link that may be helpful:
http://www.history.army.mil/html/books/105/105-1-1/
The U.S. Army Chief of Staff's Professional Reading List
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I fully agree with a reading list. It forces that hamster upstairs to start running on that wheel. How do you bring it all home after each reading assignment? Group discussion?
This will also help young soldiers with their vocabulary and strengthen their ability to string two sentences together. They'll thank you when it comes time to write counselings, awards, and NCOERs.
This will also help young soldiers with their vocabulary and strengthen their ability to string two sentences together. They'll thank you when it comes time to write counselings, awards, and NCOERs.
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I never gave them a reading list as a Squad Leader but I did take them to the PX and point out some very good books on Career Progression, and how to get promoted. Alot of great stuff out there but you don't know what you don't know.
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