What leadership development tools have you found successful in developing leadership in junior enlisted, outside of BLC, BNCOC, etc.?

SSG Christopher Parrish — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:34:15 -0400

This question is for the USARNG and USAR NCOs on Rally Point, what leadership development tools have you found successful in developing leadership in junior enlisted outside of BLC (WLC, PLDC), BNCOC, etc. since you don't have a daily interaction with your troops like those who are enlisted in the Army "full time"?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Apr 5 at 2019 9:44 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:44:14 -0400

I have found love; to be a very effective leadership development too. Love works!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Apr 5 at 2019 10:52 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 10:52:27 -0400

SSG Christopher Parrish Using D & C classes as confidence builders. MSG Private RallyPoint Member

After the young Sp4s were practiced a bit, I would challenge the better ones to pass my simple test: Acting as a Platoon SGT, w/ the Platoon marching - call 1st Squad, Rear March - 2nd Squad Rear March - ect. Then once they were all strung out - Have the wanna- be NCO start calling: 1st Squad, Rear March - 2nd Squad, Rear March - to get the platoon back together in a regular Platoon formation.

After some practice, some of my young Soldiers were able to maintain a rhythm and accomplish daunting task. The few successful ones were relieved to actually have done it and developed a sense of confidence.

Response by SFC William Stephens made Apr 5 at 2019 1:26 PM

SFC William Stephens — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:26:30 -0400

combat!