Posted on Mar 22, 2016
I'm curious if there are leaders out there that have genuine concerns about HOW to lead female Soldiers?
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Personally I think this is a ridiculous questions. Socially unfortunately I suppose this could be a issue.
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Mam with all due respect there should be no distinction on how to train female vs males. Male leaders I have found are afraid due to them being vulnerable in addressing female issues i.e. Monthly cycles, pregnancy, uniforms If they are trained on how to address these areas. I was a leader of roughly all men and had to address issues such as problems men having STD, I have had to address men health issues. Vasectomies , etc. In essence treat all with dignity and respect, keep it professional yet knowledgeable.
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MAJ (Join to see)
I completely agree and commend you for your leadership. Some people are still not sure how to address these issues with their soldiers.
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I honestly doubt if any self respecting SGT or ^ would question their ability to lead any soldier. There will certainly be a learning curve for MOS's that have never had females inside of them, Infantry, Cav, Artillery, etc.... but those are going to be the things like ASU set up, hygienic issues that are female specific and that must be learned from scratch as there will be no basis of reference available at first. At the end of the day, a female will bring a unique skill set to the table, just as any male will. She will have her strengths and limitations, just like every male will. How leadership applies these traits will determine the speed of which the integration process happens.
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As NCOs we should always lead the same and treat all soldiers the same.
In saying that, I had a female NCO that I worked under. She would destroy a female if they were out of reg. She was ruthless to make sure females were squared away. Oh she got us males too, but not like she did the females.
In saying that, I had a female NCO that I worked under. She would destroy a female if they were out of reg. She was ruthless to make sure females were squared away. Oh she got us males too, but not like she did the females.
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MAJ (Join to see)
You bring to light an issue leaders should check each other on which is women holding women accountable with differing consequences.
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SGT William Howell
SSG Dean was a great NCO, she took a lot of pride in her soldiers, especially the females.
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The same as every other Soldier. For most of my time as a leader I was assigned female Soldiers. I treated them exactly the same. Assigning tasks, developing, promotions, corrective actions, everything.
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What concerns, My Leaders, Most of my Upper Echelon during my Tour as LPO CNO WWMCCS Tech Control from my Project Manager Capt Maggie Turner thru my Dept Head Female Lt to my Info Sec Officer Female Lt and her Senior Enlisted Female DPC (Friend from my Tour in London). Head of Training Female LTJG.
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Mentorship programs should always be available to female soldiers so concerns and challenges can be known & properly addressed. For example, as a CPT, I wonder if you have provided some mentorship opportunities for female officers or enlisted within your unit?
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I suspect there are... I do not, and those who do, will have to figure it out... Time to come into the 21st century... How about, if you have a female boss? I suspect MAJ (Join to see) you asked as you have concerns?
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MAJ (Join to see)
No sir, I do not have concerns about my own abilities. Rather I was bringing up the topic in order to provide a trusted source to assist anyone else who is trying to figure it out as you say.
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COL Charles Williams
MAJ (Join to see) - No, I meant about others? There were women in my branch when I enlisted in 1980... and a 2 star female was the Fort McCellan CG then... I have worked with many women, and for many as well. Treat everyone the same, and things are easy.
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MAJ (Join to see)
COL Charles Williams I have general concerns though I am optimistic they will work themselves out in the end. I think solutions will come quicker if we have open dialogue that doesn't alienate our comrades that may not have experience in this area.
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My opinion, there wouldn't be a difference on how to, considering we are all governed by the same guidance per regulation and teaching.
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The same way you do any other Soldier. As a female mp and being the "dominate" female out of my platoon it sucked because a lot of my coc would treat me different then the others. Gender is no different on anything. Same standards all the way around
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SPC Sylvia Hoffman
MAJ (Join to see) - What exactly are you needing help with? What subject/issue. I can help you as much as possible
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SPC Sylvia Hoffman
If it's something like a personal issue for a soldier and don't want to put to much out there on here just inbox me
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MAJ (Join to see)
Thanks SPC Sylvia Hoffman my question was posed to the group more as an offer for assistance rather than a need for assistance. I appreciate the offer though!
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