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Well I tried to search for a topic that would be similar to what I am posting, but was unsuccessful so here it is.
I will be promoted to 2Lt this year and am a new platoon commander. Now you would think that after CAP I would be prepared for such a position, but I quickly realized I was not. Obviously since the beginning of the training year I have learned a lot, both from my staff and from other officers at my unit. I simply think that many people could use the experience of those who were once in that position on of others who have advice to offer before putting their foot in their mouth. And since this board is filed with people with previous and current experience in the army it seemed like a good idea. I think this could also help those who are thinking about going the officer route and aren't sure, as they would learn what kind of work goes into running a platoon.
Since I started it, I guess I'll offer a bit of advice myself.
Be prepared for the reponsability of running a platoon, it is a lot more work than it seems when you are a member of the platoon.
I think the hardest thing for me was to know everything about everybody under your command. It's a lot of information to keep track of, and every week the information changes.
OK that's all I've got for now, but I'm sure others have stuff they would have liked to know when they got their first command position.
I will be promoted to 2Lt this year and am a new platoon commander. Now you would think that after CAP I would be prepared for such a position, but I quickly realized I was not. Obviously since the beginning of the training year I have learned a lot, both from my staff and from other officers at my unit. I simply think that many people could use the experience of those who were once in that position on of others who have advice to offer before putting their foot in their mouth. And since this board is filed with people with previous and current experience in the army it seemed like a good idea. I think this could also help those who are thinking about going the officer route and aren't sure, as they would learn what kind of work goes into running a platoon.
Since I started it, I guess I'll offer a bit of advice myself.
Be prepared for the reponsability of running a platoon, it is a lot more work than it seems when you are a member of the platoon.
I think the hardest thing for me was to know everything about everybody under your command. It's a lot of information to keep track of, and every week the information changes.
OK that's all I've got for now, but I'm sure others have stuff they would have liked to know when they got their first command position.