what branch military?

[chadcummings]

You know...I am sick of your doubts. I was unable to perform at the status I was in. I opted to get out on a medical, and if you were in the military you would know that you can do that. SgtBnny is a nickname I have had since college when all I wanted to do was had sex.


Gee...I never claimed to have inordinate amount of years of command experience over a company. I have held a platoon for 4 years.

And adding parts...yes, you torqued me off and it's hard to keep a smooth thought with some arogant person as yourself.

So..at last we can agree. Drop it.

[JJBrookshire]

One thing we can all agree to:

The US military is an outstanding example of an organization that encourages individual growth and self-improvement. The secret to our success of the past 2 centuries has been our realization that you do not need to be the man with the most rank to get the job done, but simply the one with the most drive and leadership. This is why in combat situations, there have been examples of Lieutenants successfully leading Brigades and Corporals leading Companies when attrition took a heavy toll on those in command. Few other nation's armed services educate "down" the chain of command as far as we do and thus nurture individual leadership skills. This is a key to our success today even in Afghanistan. By targeting the leadership of the Taliban and Al Queda we have not only taken away their leaders but destroyed their will to resist. If this were ever done (and it has been done on a small scale in many battles) to the US military the next in line would step up to continue to lead towards accomplishing the mission at hand.

[shartley]

chadcummings
I wrote:

But YOUR Army and the Army I was in seem like totally different places.

That is quite evident at this point. They ARE different... one is RA the other is NG.

You stated:

Gee...I never claimed to have inordinate amount of years of command experience over a company. I have held a platoon for 4 years.

When actually your posts sounded an awful lot like you were infering great time in the leadership seat. I am truly sorry for mistaking the writings of an inexperienced Officer as those of a seasoned one. I admit I should not have. Sorry.

And adding parts...yes, you torqued me off and it's hard to keep a smooth thought with some arogant person as yourself.

I am sorry for this as well. It will not happen again. I did not think I was being arrogant, but pointing out things that did not make sense to me. And I hope that you never encounter an arrogant enemy on the battlefield, we would not want to make it hard to keep a smooth thought.... being you are Leading so many of our young men without the aid of NCOs.

So..at last we can agree. Drop it.

Well there you have it.

JJBrookshire
Very true. Well said.

[chadcummings]

I use my NCO's very well. Having over 4 years in leadership positions, I have had many NCO's mentor and teach me.

And as for inexperience, I think not. I have recived the Division top gun award as well as twice receiving the BN top platoon award for maneuver. I have decorated several times with both the AAM and ARCOM. I have also performed with high marks when evaluated at NTC when my BN went through it's cycle a year ago.

Inexperience, no.

[shartley]

Look, you don't need to convince ME. What does it matter?

Why do you feel the need to impress me with Awards that I had several over myself by the time I hit my 4 year mark... as well as being submitted for the Soldier's Medal(no easy task even to be submitted for). But that does not define ME as a Man or how I was as a Soldier or NCO.

You have TRAINING experience, and do not even live the life day to day. This does not diminish your value to our great nation, or the skills you may posses... but it is NOT the same as being Active Duty, OR having "real world" experience.

You label me as arrogant, yet dismiss your NCO's as pawns in your mighty game of Leadership. NOTHING moves without you directing it to do so. I am sorry my friend, that is not true. I will not however, get into the realities of NG vs RA, and training vs real combat.

I openly apologize for upsetting you. That was not my original intent, nor was it ever. We clearly see things much differently, and that is okay.... We have both helped assure all Americans that right. :)


And again.... what does it really matter what I think? This is a Forum, and it is words.... typed out by people who have NO influence on eachother's lives. I will go off and kiss my children goodnight, and climb into bed with my Wife. And you will do whatever it is that you do at the end of each day. Nothing will have changed.

Truce?

[chadcummings]

Truce.

I must say though...you do remind me of a crusty old E8 that use to chew on me alot. :)

So...you played much paintball lately?

[shartley]

Heck.. I WISH! I have been too busy. And December is usually a slow month (end of company's fiscal budgets)... not this year. I have too many projects going on to get out on a field.... I have been doing the "business" side of paintball.

I hope to have more time in the spring... We will see. :)

[chadcummings]

I use to not have any time to play but since I got married, my wife throws me out of the house every weekend becuase she is sick of me.

I told her she needs to play...to releive stress, I didn't tell her who's though.

[sajohnston]

I have four platoons, only one platoon leader per MTOE and although I am authorized an XO I don't have one right now. I feel like the true test of my leadership is how my troops and NCOs perform when I am not around. If they have a clear mission and intent I want them to aggressively take charge and make decisions. I want them to know that honest mistakes are ok, lazy ones are not.

I firmly believe wars are fought and won at the squad/platoon/company level. I count on my NCOs to train, plan and execute; I am there to provide guidance, the standard we train to and FILTER all the stuff that rolls down hill (to allow my troops to do their jobs without distractions).

Chadcummings- my family has a farm/cabin in the Canaan Valley. Is this close to where you are?

[wireman]

Go Air Force!

I was a electrical/environmental systems tech. on fighter aircraft. I got shipped to the Philippines right after tech. school and worked on F4's. I only served 18 months because after I left the Philippines because of the volcano explosion they offered us the option of an early out. It was a great experience. I reccomend the Air Force because they have the best food and conditions!