RIPing with your future Replacement

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:52:50 -0500

So my time as a Fire Support Officer likely ends this week after spending 19months in the job. This week I will be RIPing with the new guy and wanted to make sure I give him the best opportunity to succeed. Any recommendations on what I need to cover as this is his first Army job?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 6:55 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:55:55 -0500

1LT Private RallyPoint Member you are lucky to be given the chance to even RIP. I would develop a continuity book so if he has any questions later on he can reference it. I would say focus at first on where everything is located at on post and in the office then on battle rhythm and responsibilities.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 11:52 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:52:14 -0400

Just give him a Map, Protractor and the latest CONOPs. He'll figure the rest out.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 12:37 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:37:07 -0400

For any RIP provide a battle rhythm, list of contacts and distro lists and scope of duties (CONOP or SOP).
After that comes battle drills but then again, how many people still do that?