Tango Mike JOE - I have always been an obsessive-compulsive training-crazed individual. In an NCO's mind, surely, there was no greater responsibility than to be entrusted with the lives of Soldiers to prepare them for whatever an Army life throws at them. Something inside always ate at me to push Soldiers as hard as I could. But now we face a different kind of war. So like wise the horrorful feeling we have as soldiers are dragged through the streets. I feel the ominous approach of the dreaded day dreaded thugs, such as Roman Nero to the Nazi’s, dragged people from their homes, to mandate worship or haul off to camps of concentration—to do evil. I hope we all get nabbed in the great exfil. Perhaps God will help reach many more.
Indeed, 'Training' is the SOUL of success at most anything...but it is COMPLETELY Critical for any Military endeavor.
One's responses must predominantly occur 'Reflexively' - not be something that one THINKS about, but instead something that occurs via 'Muscle Memory'...instantly.
Thanks Tango Zullu ..in 2004 I took charge of the Alpha Gators, dubbed Gator 6. The six (6) a code usually reserved as a call sign for Army Officer Commanders, but in the NCO Academies, the First Sergeant (1SG) was in sole charge of the company. My main philosophy was to use every God-given hour of every day to push the system and make sure every student was trained to fight, survive, and win in the face of their immediate future deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and countless other hellholes that the elected officials conjured to send them as an instrument of war or peace. Now that I see the trail of the long mountain climb, the memories along the way are many. But as I look up now I really can see the Lord is coming soon. It's so obvious. So now I am using the same mentalities to help others see this same light. BTW - funny on the plane I saw the movies on the list, Godzilla and Kong, etc. I imagined a Truthzilla fighting the kong of evil we face :)
So sorry you went through that. The best leaders in my life were the type that knew the importance each member of the team brought—not to be viewed as subservient slaves, but critical parts of the mission to ensure the unit can sustain. reminded of the metaphor of what right looks like by a superb platoon sergeant who believed it was not just rhetoric. SFC Russell Johnson, one example of so many great, dedicated NCO’s, served as First Sergeant Nylan’s 2nd Platoon PSG and held the need for Soldiers to see what right looked like, so they could strive for the same. The first and last NCO in my career. The set the example and the bar….sadly many inbetween were so bad. But I remember at a certain point in my career, too because I needed the job and baby needed milk, I decided to look up and look for the positive in all
Outstanding Todd!
Surely a truly excellent application of your skillset for the edification of others.
I commend your effort!
JOG!
Tango Mike JOE - I have always been an obsessive-compulsive training-crazed individual. In an NCO's mind, surely, there was no greater responsibility than to be entrusted with the lives of Soldiers to prepare them for whatever an Army life throws at them. Something inside always ate at me to push Soldiers as hard as I could. But now we face a different kind of war. So like wise the horrorful feeling we have as soldiers are dragged through the streets. I feel the ominous approach of the dreaded day dreaded thugs, such as Roman Nero to the Nazi’s, dragged people from their homes, to mandate worship or haul off to camps of concentration—to do evil. I hope we all get nabbed in the great exfil. Perhaps God will help reach many more.
Howdy Todd,
Indeed, 'Training' is the SOUL of success at most anything...but it is COMPLETELY Critical for any Military endeavor.
One's responses must predominantly occur 'Reflexively' - not be something that one THINKS about, but instead something that occurs via 'Muscle Memory'...instantly.
As you are well aware...
JOG
Thanks Tango Zullu ..in 2004 I took charge of the Alpha Gators, dubbed Gator 6. The six (6) a code usually reserved as a call sign for Army Officer Commanders, but in the NCO Academies, the First Sergeant (1SG) was in sole charge of the company. My main philosophy was to use every God-given hour of every day to push the system and make sure every student was trained to fight, survive, and win in the face of their immediate future deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and countless other hellholes that the elected officials conjured to send them as an instrument of war or peace. Now that I see the trail of the long mountain climb, the memories along the way are many. But as I look up now I really can see the Lord is coming soon. It's so obvious. So now I am using the same mentalities to help others see this same light. BTW - funny on the plane I saw the movies on the list, Godzilla and Kong, etc. I imagined a Truthzilla fighting the kong of evil we face :)
So sorry you went through that. The best leaders in my life were the type that knew the importance each member of the team brought—not to be viewed as subservient slaves, but critical parts of the mission to ensure the unit can sustain. reminded of the metaphor of what right looks like by a superb platoon sergeant who believed it was not just rhetoric. SFC Russell Johnson, one example of so many great, dedicated NCO’s, served as First Sergeant Nylan’s 2nd Platoon PSG and held the need for Soldiers to see what right looked like, so they could strive for the same. The first and last NCO in my career. The set the example and the bar….sadly many inbetween were so bad. But I remember at a certain point in my career, too because I needed the job and baby needed milk, I decided to look up and look for the positive in all