TRAINING IN THE CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD This essay addresses operational challenges and ways for improving functional training skills for progressive changes for all Soldiers of the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). By improving the current operational practices and providing continuous training that uses standardized approaches and practices for CAARNG NCO’s will assist in the development of inexperienced NCO’s and the retention of highly experienced NCO’s. The California Army National Guard force is comprised of traditional guard Soldiers commonly referred to as Mobilization Day (M-Day) Soldiers, Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and CAARNG dual-status federal technicians (FED TECH’s). M-Day Soldiers normally serve one weekend a month for Inactive …show more content…
During an IDT weekend the company commander provides the guidance on what training is to be conducted during the next month’s IDT. The platoon’s leadership then prepare the Deliberate Risk Assessments (DRA’s), identify any required support needed and prepare a briefing to ensure the commander approves the plan and the intent is met. If the training plan doesn’t get completed during the current IDT timeframe it is the platoon’s leadership responsibility to get it done on their own time before the next IDT. Often the unfinished product(s) are left for the full-time AGR’s to complete. If the AGR’s continuously complete the M-Day NCO’s work for them then they don’t gain the experience needed and become a proficient NCO and ultimately hinders the operations of the unit. In order to get all scheduled tasks completed by the end of IDT time management is required and is an important leadership tool to learn. NCOs are commonly training to time and not to standard therefore cutting corners which can result in poor quality training or
1 History of the Marine NCO Student Guide. (Quantico: United States Marine Corps Enlisted Professional Military Education Branch, 2011), 5.
As a platoon leader, 1LT Flores expertly managed platoon operations to meet all readiness requirements including medical readiness, mandatory training, and support of critical SHARP, EO, and suicide prevention principles. 1LT Flores actively managed skill sustainment and additional duty responsibilities of his platoon. His participation in training planning and leadership meetings, directly enhanced the effectiveness of company
Success at a professional military education institution is paramount in order for continued service. Institutional training is part of the Army Leader Development Model. CBRN SLC is a three phase course, each phase is approximately two weeks long. The course is conducted as part of the One Army School System; NCOs in the Regular Army, Army Reserve, and National Guard all train together. Moreover, the Small Group Leaders are from the Regular Army and Army Reserve. The course is multifaceted and challenging geared towards ensuring graduates are capable to serve as platoon sergeants, CBRN NCOs, and first sergeant.
men Marines!” As soon as that was said four ferocious looking men wearing the most sharp pressed, clean; crisp looking BDU’s (Battle Dress Uniform) I have ever
Served as a Senior Drill Sergeant in a Basic Combat Training Company (BCT). Responsible for the accountability, professional development, and evaluation of three Drill Sergeants; attained accountability and maintenance of over $205,000 worth of equipment. Trained and transformed two 10 week cycles of 120 civilians to Soldiers, and emphasized safety in 70 training events with no related incidents. Additional duties were Height and Weight NCOIC, and Master Fitness Trainer (MFT).Completed the Aircraft and Powerplant written portion, with an average of 90% in three consecutive tests toward an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). Received the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) for training 50 cadre on range safety procedures; therefore, lead to graduation
As stewards of our profession, commanders ensure that military expertise continues to develop and be passed on to aspiring professionals through operational development. It is during this developmental phase that Professional Soldiers put their knowledge and skills to the test. Operational Army units certify and recertify their Professional Soldiers through repetitive and realistic training events including the Combat Life Saver Course, platoon live fires, and exercises at the National Training Center. In the course of these challenging and realistic experiences, the Army’s operational units develop Soldiers and leaders prepared to maintain high standards, discipline, and operational readiness. Operational development and adaptability will continue to drive changes in Army doctrine, organization, leadership, and education as we enter the post-war era. Without this kind of development, the Army could not maintain a well-disciplined professional fighting force.
November 10, 1775, is revered as being the Marine Corps birthday, and its birthplace being at Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern, to establish two battalions of Continental Marines, under the command of Cpt. Samuel Nicholas, as an amphibious fighting force who would later in March of 1776, participate in their first foreign raid, in the Bahamas (www.globalsecurity.org ). After the Treaty of Paris
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps The most important title a student at my age can have is cadet. One of my favorite classes to take in high school was Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps or (JROTC). In this class I have learned more things than I have in any other class and learned many things that a lot of other students have not. I am more than thankful to have belonged to such a great organization that teaches us so many important things that many others believe aren’t important.
The first military establishment was formed before the United States was officially declared a country for the purpose of meeting the needs of the colonists during the American Revolution. The Army’s mission is to fight and win the Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across a full range of military operations. Although the history of the United States Army is deeply rooted in the country’s history, the implementation of the United States Special Forces Operations Unit is fairly young having been established in May 1952 yet unannounced to the public until 1954. In an effort to uphold the Army’s mission, the Special Forces Operations Unit was initially formed to assist with
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The word discipline comes from the Latin word disciplīna which means "to instruct". Discipline is a specific form of instruction which develops self-control, character, and efficiency.
Many people are concerned about the U.S. military because of how many risks come with joining it. However, the U.S. military also explains the benefits that one could receive. Joining the military is a decision that should not be taken lightly. One must understand all aspects of the military. In order for a voter to be fully informed about joining the US military, one must consider both the risks, like mental illnesses and commitment and benefits, like education, and experience.
What is a profession? First and foremost let’s look at how we can define a profession from a general point. A profession is an occupation requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation. Profession doesn’t mean only to be perfectly prepared on the basis of theoretical aspects, but to meet the strict criteria as well. A good professional should be a leader and leadership means solving problems. Leaders can be assessed according to the amount of resolved problems. Everybody has a tendency to be successful, in trying this; a successful leader has to be confident in his decisions. It follows from that, that generally we can consider the leader as an expert, a matured personality, somebody who meets the high
Maintaining a high level of physical fitness is just one of the many facets of military life. It may be the most important aspect to combat survival. This is a reality that the men and women of our Armed Forces live and deal with almost daily. Physical fitness is emphasized through biannual fitness testing conducted in all branches of the military. The Department of Defense (DoD) spent countless dollars studying and developing fitness tests that were not only unique to each branch of the military but fair and equitable to all. At the beginning of the integration of women into the military the DoD determined that men and women have very different physiological properties (Segal and Wechsler 3). To accommodate for these differences two test standards were designed. Do these test standards accurately measure one’s physical ability to perform combat related tasks? Are they accurate measures of the physical abilities of both men and women? These are important questions as women are integrated into jobs that were previously men only. Because there are men and women of equal physical abilities the current military fitness test standards appear to be unfair and sexist.
There are many job oppurtunitiesin the army. Anyone one can join and be anything he wants. In the army everyone has the chance to travel the world. The army has certain benefits and requirements. All of them will be explained.