Completing assigned tasks and set goals is always the priority to the overall success of a platoons intended mission as well as increasing longevity of the life and health of all soldiers in the squadron. “To accomplish given task, an organizations’ leader and or leaders must efficiently and effectively carry out the primary management functions of decision making, supervising, and making the most of an organization manpower and allocated resources (Mintzberg, 1979). “In doing so leaders can adopt and adjust specific styles of leadership to assist in mission completion. This book report will compare and contrast the leadership styles and characteristics of SFC Rob Gallagher and SFC Jeff Fenlason from authors Jim Fredericks’ “Black Hearts: One Platoon’s Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death”, explaining how their similar but different styles of leadership helped and or hindered their units’ mission failures and success.…
SPC Bonetpacheco achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 91.84% grade point average. He successfully passed the APFT evaluation with a score of 219. He achieved Superior scores on Garrison Leadership, PRT, Oral History Brief, Individual training, and Drill & Ceremony. He scored 100% on the Training Exam, and Land Navigation. He used interpersonal tact to build trust, foster esprit-de-corps and created a positive workplace environment.…
He has led troops as a Medical Service Corps (MSC) officer from Platoon Leader all the way to Troop Commander/Executive Officer. As a Medical Platoon Leader in an Armor Battalion, he was charged with leading 26…
Directed Comments, Item 6.a: Letter of Com for FY-14 CMC Superior Achiever, Letter of Appreciation for PSRS of the Year FY-14.Sgt Garcia continued to perform exceptionally well as the administrations clerk. Although she bears this title, she seeks responsibility in almost every single aspect of our operation. She has the foresight and knowledge how to inject herself best as a force multiplier, ranging from the street recruiter to the command deck. Her contributions across the spectrum have been vital to the success of PSRS6, and I would say she has been in the top 3% of all sergeants I have wrote on either combat observed or not. Her physical appearance and tenacity match her professional performance.…
HQ 201ST Regiment (MF) Regional Training Institute would like to thank you for your excellent support provided to this institution by allowing SFC Selwyn D. Gumbs to contribute towards our staff and faculty development through successfully facilitation of two consecutive Foundation Instructor Facilitator Courses from 15 October 2015 to 2 November 2015. SFC Gumbs displayed a dedication to the highest standards of ethical behavior. He successfully graduated 32 Instructors/Facilitators through hands on application “learn by doing” by developing, previewing, presenting, practicing, and performing the task to standard during evaluation. In addition, served as mentor to ensure that one Instructor completed the three-part certification process…
The Battalion Chief is usually one of the most tenured members of the organization and their past experiences and knowledge are extremely valuable and need to passed on to other members of the organization to prepare them for the future. The sharing of this information is an informal in-house mentoring process that aids members in the transitioning to higher level positions. Even though a higher position is achieved, the mentoring and training will continue an informal basis for some time, making it an ongoing…
This case is closed! Foster care may or may not provide a stable home. Statistics show 75.3% of children in foster care are neglected and 72.9% of children die from neglect. Ponyboy currently has a suitable environment. He is not being neglected in his current home.…
****In my XX years of service, I have never known a candidate more poised to earn the title of “Gunner.” **** Flawless performance as Fleet Ordnance Allowance Manager. **RANKED XX OF XX IN A FOUR STAR COMMAND ON FIRST REPORTING EVAL! ** His potential for commissioned service far exceeds that of his peers and cannot be overstated. He has the leadership qualities, not only to undertake new challenges but also to excel in any environment, community, or independent assignment.…
Throughout history there have been countless examples of leader’s effective implementation of the mission command principles. Colonel Puller, an example of one such leader, was the Commander for the 1st Marine Regiment during the invasion and battle of Peleliu. Throughout the 7 days of fighting, he successfully demonstrated the principles of mission command through his use of: building cohesive teams through mutual trust, providing a clear commander’s intent, exercising disciplined initiative, and accepting prudent risk. Even though sustaining over 50 percent casualties in his regiment and having to withdraw from Peleliu he was successful in implementing the principles of mission command.…
SPC Hammond ranked 13th academically in a class of 92 students with a 91.63% average and earned a place of honor on the Commandant 's List. He displayed superior written communication skills by achieving a 94% average on all written evaluations. SPC Hammond 's excellent communication skills earned him a 96% average on all oral presentations. He achieved superior scores in all aspects of leadership with an average score of 93.76%. SPC Hammond demonstrated a unique ability to coordinate group efforts toward attainment of common goals.…
I can’t believe that we are almost done with the Advanced Leader Course (ALC). I must say, it was a wonderful learning experience. I learned from all the Small Group leaders and my fellow classmate and their respective experiences. I can proudly say that I am a better soldier and leader today comparing to when I first came to the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA). ALC been a great opportunity for me to totally change my view of managing and leading Soldiers effectively.…
This leadership rotation schedule includes assigning MS3s leadership positions throughout the battalion, which includes the positions of company commander (CO), executive officer (XO), first sergeant (1SG), platoon leader (PL), platoon sergeant (PSG), and squad leader (SL). This demonstrates the orders process by depicting how commanders develop teams and delegate tasks to their subordinates (ADRP 6-0, 2012, p. 1). The subordinates in this case refer to the Army ROTC cadets. Each of these positions is filled with an MS3 to serve in their designated leadership role for at least four weeks. Cadre and leadership staff also plan out and assign MS3s to teach labs, which includes incorporating instruction, training, and practical…
In June 2010, I was a newly promoted Private First Class in the United States Army. I’ve been in the active service for less than a year at that point and I was already outshining my peers. My First Sergeant, the most Senior Enlist Personnel in my Company, came up to me and gave a challenge. This Challenge would result in a complete change of direction in my career, my physical toughness, and my mental capacity to learn.…
The purpose of this academic work is to interact with a squadron level or sister service commander, reflect on my current command leadership philosophy, and capitalize on the experience as I prepare for the next level of leadership. The body of the report shall cover the following three key elements: my personal leadership philosophy, a summary of my interview with an Army commander, and an analysis of the interview in correlation to my personal leadership philosophy. In closing the analysis will end with a brief summarization and final conclusion. Leadership Philosophy Recently I took advantage of a course being offered at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) titled, “The Challenge of Leadership”.…
LT McDonough Leadership assessment The book Platoon Leader provides a wide range of leadership situations and challenges. LT McDonough was, as a rule, very successful in dealing with intellectually challenging problems. His interpersonal tact left much to be desired and even his resilience was nearly broken down. Overall, he led his platoon very well and successfully.…