Red, This is Red One, Two Tanks, Four Rounds Sabot, Fire and Adjust!!!!

Week one down... The week consisted of my Tankers being on Brigade Red Cycle duties, my two Section Leaders graduating from the Advanced Leaders Course, my senior Gunner heading off to the Warrior Leaders Course, and one of my Junior Soldiers becoming the only remaining candidate in the Excellence in Armor program for our Company. Aside from that I spent countless hours correcting our training calendar, developing Task Conditions and Standards for various training events, planning for upcoming ranges, and just all around enjoying my new suck....

Two Fridays ago, I submitted my PSG counseling for review by the CO... Still waiting... I believe it will be reviewed shortly and I hope to post about my experience in counseling a hardened Tanker Platton Sergeant Combat Veteran as a former soft skill MOS turned hardcore Tanker Platoon Leader... I really believe we will make a good team overall....

Red Ready...

Nearly six long months of being on the hill have passed and finally, I have a Tank Platoon... Tomorrow I will officially take the reigns as Red One. I've been with the Company for nearly four months now so I have a feel for the Platoon already. The first order of business is to instill a sense of professionalism back into this organization. These men have been led by a Lieutenant that has been less than a role model for the last few months... We have a bit of housekeeping to do now...

Renegade One Out

The Branch

The Armor Branch Chief came down today to talk with all the Armor Officers in the Brigade. It was a good discussion and like most Armor/Cavalry Officer gatherings, the beer was provided free of charge. To give an idea of the culture, half of the attendees were wearing black stetsons with crossed sabers on the front, two thirds were sipping on a beer, and the chief delivering the brief went through two beers during his discussion.

The topic was career progression and really focused on seeking positions not directly related to employing tactics (fighting), in order to make yourself a more well rounded officer, and ultimately more prepared for positions of higher command.

I also finished my FLIPL today, pending the boss' approval.

SPO OUT