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When I was coming through cadet training and Officer Basic (17 years ago), it was common practice to forward letters of introduction to the Commander of the unit you were going to. Typically, a month or two prior to your arrival. I don't hear about anyone doing this anymore. Now this might be because no one really talks about it or because no one really does it anymore. So Officers and Senior NCOs... who still does this?
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LTC Montgomery,
Sir, I am one of those soldiers who has written a Letter of Introduction. I read the Officer Handbook prior to entering the service so when I arrived at my first unit I had a Letter of Introduction for the Commander. The Commander laughed at me about how silly I was to write one. This was the first and last time I wrote such a letter.
Sir, I am one of those soldiers who has written a Letter of Introduction. I read the Officer Handbook prior to entering the service so when I arrived at my first unit I had a Letter of Introduction for the Commander. The Commander laughed at me about how silly I was to write one. This was the first and last time I wrote such a letter.
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James, I don't like them, especially from Lieutenants. New Captains that KNOW they are on a pinpoint assignment to a unit could write the commander, but I am more influenced by a CPTs updated ORB and a strong induction in person. For Lieutenants, come in shape and eager to learn and lead...
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Sir, I think the advancement of technology and implimentation of the sponsorship program has made that practice go away. I did not send a letter when I PCS'd in 2012, but the leadership already knew all my credentials, as they had contacted me via the sponsorship channels, as well as they have access to ERB, iPERMs and things of that nature.
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