Assigned as the Division MAPPS coordinator at the section level, I was responsible for supervising all Troop MAPPS Coordinators along with mentoring and training new MAPPS Coordinators. Coordinated and facilitated quarterly Troop MAPPS Coordinator 's meetings, providing Microsoft Excel and 632/SPCR process training which proved to be invaluable to new coordinators on a go forward basis. Presented 632 training to Troop 'C ' FOS supervisors during the First Line Supervision course. Acting as a liaison between the command staff of Field Operations and the information contained within MAPPS, RMS, CAD, E-daily, etc. I provided support in the development of policy, procedure, and SOP in all issues that relate to Field Operations personnel. Advocated the communication and best practices of MAPPS between the individual Troop MAPPS Coordinators and Field Operations. …show more content…
Quarterly completed and reviewed several “Scatter Plot Comprehensive Reviews” uncovering patrol practices that may have contributed to a member’s divergence from their peers. These reports are instrumental in assisting the Regional Commander with assessing any potential risks, and provide the command staff with the statistical information and analysis of that information to aid in the assessment of personnel within Field Operations. Facilitate the timely and accurate completion of all 632 's by the troop MAPPS Coordinators, maintaining the 632 database within the section providing the command staff with an audit of the database. Completed the Critical Incident Handling Audit, distributed to all Troop Commanders, assuring compliance that all critical reviews are completed within the given time frame. Coordinated the auditing and consolidation of the Troop Consents and K-9 databases into the master database, utilized by OLEPS in their Oversight
When operating with multinational forces a command structure is established to ensure balance and creditable with all military forces involved.
Which may not sound like much, but they went from being responsible for a group of officers during the hours of a patrol shift, to becoming responsible for an entire section of the city 24/7. This case study indicates that the lieutenants struggled with this change in roles, but even more, the sergeants who inherited the soldiers ' former watch commander duties struggled. The case suggests that they were not well informed about the changes or their rationale and had not been given much training or support for their new responsibilities. It can become assumed that the sergeants felt they already had full-time jobs and then were suddenly saddled with additional work without much explanation or preparation. The Chief indicated that, in retrospect, he should have had the sergeants more involved in the change process.
Officer Penrose volunteered to be assigned the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) when he came to the unit. This vehicle is the largest and houses the most equipment of any of the vehicles assigned to the unit. Maintaining the TOC includes the monthly inspection, maintenance, documenting and replenishing the inventory as well as the operation of the vehicle. Officer Penrose also maintains, inspects and recharges the electronics assigned to the unit. Officer Penrose completes his inspections in a timely manner and advises me of the complications with the equipment and the status of our inventory on a regular basis.
Who was the 442nd Regimental Combat Team? What did they do? When was the team formed? This is the historical story of the team that became the most decorated team in history. They fought magnificently in the field of battle and made chapters of history in the military.
As the Mail Clerk, PFC Pief was responsible for securing, transporting, and distributing mail for over 800 personnel assigned to the JTF. PFC Pief transported over 10,000 pieces of mail to the mail room where she expediently processed Express, First Class, and Priority Mail. PFC Pief ensured that all appropriate documentation was complete and that mail was available immediately for individual distribution without loss occurring. PFC Pief assumed the role as the Human Resources NCO in the absence of her Supervisor. While in the position she made sure to maintain all financial and personnel actions for the 112 personnel assigned to the 595th Military Police Company (I/R).
Leaders at all levels of the Army are faced with difficult decisions every day, decisions that can affect the lives of everyone around them. The thought processes used by individual leaders to make decisions can be as far reaching as their imagination; however, it is every leader’s responsibility to make these decisions using the tenants of mission command. Mission command is not an easy skill to master, however great leaders understand it and the proper use of it when planning a mission. Mission command is broken down into six major principles: Build cohesive teams through trust, create a shared understanding, provide a clear commanders’ intent, exercise-disciplined initiative, use mission orders and accept prudent risk . General Douglas
By definition, “mission command is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander’s intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations,” according to ADRP 5-0. Mission command is about knowing when to change the task to fit the purpose. This paper is intended to analyze the mission command of one side of the battle, focusing on the commander’s role in the operations process. The Battle of Bunker Hill was the most important battle of the American Revolution because of Colonel Prescott’s superior command and control.
SFC Papius distinguished himself while supporting both Joint Service Operations and Multi National Operations in Camp Buehring’s AOR. As the lead for seven functional areas he coordinated Life Support, utilities, latrines, showers units, laundry, bottled water, wash stations, special meals for specific nationalities, and provided support to accommodate religious practices for local and Multi National forces to support over 6000 ARCENT Soldiers of the 2nd ABCT 1st AD for Operation Iron Talon and 3rd ABCT 1st AD for Operation Lucky
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CONCERNED SUBJECT: Regimental Headquarters S-1 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 1. GENERAL: This Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is published and provided for planning, coordination and support of management of personnel, manpower requirements, and determining future organizational structure for the 201st Regiment (MF) Regional Training Institute (RTI).
No plan can account for every possibility, and most plans must change rapidly during execution to account for changes in the situation” (Headquarters, Department of the Army, ADP 6-0 Mission Command 2019). The mission command approach is designed to support leaders and troops in situations like Operation Anaconda. In this case, the most effective methods to collect intelligence were applied, however, factors outside of their control yielded inaccurate information which was then gathered and utilized for planning. The key principles embedded in mission command are competence, mutual trust, shared understanding, commander's intent, mission orders, disciplined initiative, and risk assessment (Headquarters, Department of the Army, ADP 6-0 Mission Command 2019). These key principles are not designed to direct the specific steps in how to accomplish the mission (Headquarters, Department of the Army, ADP 6-0 Mission Command 2019), but instead, act more as guidelines to support leaders’ decision-making and provide the opportunity for adaptability in the chaos of
Effective interpersonal communication is crucial in the Army as it plays a vital role in fostering strong connections among soldiers and contributes directly to mission success. In a highly structured and disciplined organization like the Army, clear and efficient communication is essential for transmitting orders, coordinating operations, maintaining situational awareness, and promoting unity within units. This essay explores the importance of interpersonal communication in the Army, the unique challenges it presents, and strategies to enhance communication among soldiers. Interpersonal communication is of paramount importance in the Army for several reasons. First and foremost, it ensures clarity and understanding of orders, directives, and mission objectives.
SUBJECT: Information Paper 1. Purpose. To summarize the important parts of the Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms, dated 08DEC10, for the Battalion Commander of 1-22 Combined Arms Battalion (CAB). 2. Facts.
He/she has the responsibility of the daily processions of hi/her base; His fitness and his/her troop’s fitness level; a command climate where practices of integrity can be adhered to even when he/she is not present. He is responsible for the training of his/her company and to the organization for creating a culture based around the practices and policies in the ethos of the
The U.S. Army demands that all its members be accountable for their actions, equipment, records, duties and even for their fellow warriors. Planning for operations, especially during times of war, stresses the importance of
Military leadership is the process of influencing others to accomplish the mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. Another significant aspect of emphasized by the army is charisma. Therefore, army strategy to have a great leader is to choose people with high charisma since follower are always drawn to leaders with charisma. By having a high charisma they can command the follower easily. The basic task of a leader are: achieve the mission with zero fatality.