Book company commander oer

In the interest of helping all you young officers out there, who will eventually spend the best years of your life in uniform, only to get passed over just before you have enough time to retire seen it heres my last one. Company commander of the 6th armor company at kandahar airfield, afghanistan in support of operation enduring freedom. I have not been able to find a clearcut example of how a support form should look especially with some of the formats changing. If you wish to contact them for any reason, their number is 8037515580. Character presence intellect leads develops achieves some of these are more obvious than others, but some are not so much. Rather, it is my interpretation of regulations, policies, and mentorship ive received from senior officers, lieutenant colonels slated for battalion command next year, and currentformer members of hrc. The new company commander is the only one who receives the results. Click on the create oer tab at the top which will pull the basic admin data from the existing support form into an oer shell.

One of the most valuable services a judge advocate can provide to a commander is eliminating problems before they ever occur through a robust preventive law program. The many faces of war isnt a comfortable book, but its a damn good one. What jobs you should have before you take command how to find a vacant command position, complete your application and interview successfully. I found this really beneficial because the top ics were of interest to us.

A dutchuncle approach to advising those who assume first command. Responsible for the readiness of the company with emphasis in the areas of personnel, training, logistics and staff coordination. For example, assuming there is nothing unusually good or bad to say about an officer, what have you put. The pressures on a company commander are huge and in this book russell lewis brings to life most vividly both the intensity of the combat and the depth of care for those under his command. As a result, depending on the amount of information, the soldier preparing the continuity book should include leader book information if it fits. All property management within the battalion is fundamentally managed within each companys commanders supply discipline. Maybe you just want to learn how to spend your time and how to work smart. How to lead a company in the national guard or army reserves. A field grade, at least in a garrison environment, needs to be able to keep a binder or smartbook with running estimates of the situation. It was also recommended reading by the sergeants major academy for all first sergeant course attendees. Your postuniform mission, should you boldly decide to accept it, is to convince a potential employer of that very same fact. Aug 16, 2017 commanding a company comes down to the ability to lead and failure is easy if you cant build a professional unit. Army imcomg9 family and mwr programs, mobilization and deployment program under cooperative agreement 20084865404795 with the. Maybe your company commander isnt very helpful and hasnt sat you down and counseled you or told you what they expect of you.

Dec 15, 2012 lest i give you the impression that company commander is a dark and depressing account of world war ii from one veterans viewpoint, i must say that macdonald balances the tone of the book by including some lighthearted moments. Commanders and platoon leaders are authorized to modify the sop and publish their own versions, incorporating tactics, techniques, and procedures to reflect the unique sop requirements of their platoons and higher headquarters. Company commander of a brigade headquarters and headquarters company that supports iii armor corps during nonotice worldwide response missions. The new army oer form requires bullet comments for the following sections. The sample below is for a administration, company commander resume. I agree to adhere to the milsuite user agreement and the below terms and conditions. Common militarytocivilian translations clearancejobs.

Lest i give you the impression that company commander is a dark and depressing account of world war ii from one veterans viewpoint, i must say that macdonald balances the tone of the book by including some lighthearted moments. Supervises, provides guidance and direction for the battalion staff officers, company. I asked many different people how they organized this book. Oer support form and use it as part of your goals and ob. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii 9781580800389. When i was a battalion commander, i noticed trends in behavior that many did not realize had any influence on their career.

There isnt a generic co does this in a unit type of book. After our deployment, my company commander solicited opd ideas from the lieutenants and then tailored a class based on that. So far i have just been keeping a running log, in bullet form, of the things that i have done since taking charge so that i dont have to go back and. The scout platoon sop is available on computer disk in microsoft word for windows and ascii formats. Warrant officer assignments us army combined arms center.

Within a short time he was to know action, the repulse of a largescale the more monotonous foxhole fighting, and finally an offensive in which he. Oct 30, 2015 this article does not officially represent the army or hrc. Army company commanders, this book has considerable in formation, suggestions, and. As a result, depending on the amount of information, the soldier preparing the continuity book should include leader book information if. By cpt scott nusom there are few assignments in the army that produce the same unique leadership challenge as commanding a headquarters and headquarters company hhc and what makes the hhc command so challenging is learning how to productively integrate and interact with the battalion staff. Company commander of a brigade headquarters and headquarters company that supports iii armor corps during no. May 10, 2010 the following common military to civilian translations and tips can help you get your point across to potential employers. The battalion commander appoints rdcs at company, troop, and battery level. Company commander is the personal memoir of 20 year old captain charles macdonalds wartime experiences while serving as commander officer co of i and latter g company, 23rd infantry regiment, 2nd division, us army during the final year of world war two ww 2. Recommend reading if becoming a commander or officer within the military. Certification is a leaders daily effort and duty to their soldiers, and not. Surviving headquarters company command from the green notebook. Cadet staff responsibilities unc charlotte army rotc unc. The exact organization of a company varies by country, service, and unit type.

Company commander news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2007 learn how and when to remove this template message. May 14, 2018 6 important lessons from my first 6 months as a company commander. Young, modest, inexperienced, and with a real concern the men under him, macdonald was first assigned to company i, stationed on the siegfr line. Apr 18, 2016 31 things your senior rater would like you to know that he probably wont tell you. For platoon leaders, notice that the company commander, a captain, serves as the rater, and the battalion commander, a lieutenant colonel acts as your senior rater. Macdonald first commanded i company, 3 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry division from october 1944 to. Commander al stclair maxwell air force base, alabama april 1999.

Click on that individuals document id number on the left. I have an oer rebuttal that is extremely difficult to reboot. In his book eisenhowers lieutenants, respected military historian russell f. The battalion commander appoints rdcs at company, troop, and. My rater has marked every values block a no and this is the most extreme i have ever seen. Arnaville, altuzzo, and schmidt, both in the official series united states army in world war ii. I have an oer rebuttal that is extremely difficult to rebut. Its a pain in the ass, and nobody reads them, but you have to do them. To be fair, the companybattalion staff relationship is complicated. It is a most compelling book that shines new light on the. Surviving headquarters company command from the green.

Army officer evaluation report oers as officers in the u. If you have a sample company commander job description from your oer, or from your unit, please. The senior commander cannot use the ici results to evaluate the company commander or compare units. Commanding a company comes down to the ability to lead and failure is easy if you cant build a professional unit. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii by charles b. The army cannot afford to develop company commanders who are marginally. It would be pricy, but you planned to work one 24hour overtime shift a month to cover the extra cost of all of those upgrades until that promotion comes through. Military officer appraisal, an examination by jay s. Jan 29, 2015 how to fill out an oer support form how does one go about filling out their oer support form and later their oer. After the war, he wrote company commander, regarded as a world war ii classic.

Lets ask every companygrade, fieldgrade and general officer in the army to. In the armys eyes, the most important periodic contribution to an officers record is the official rating and description provided by the officer evaluation. Army, military residents are subject to the same evaluation ratings and periodic reports that every officer receives. Remember your primary mission is to provide your higher echelon command a capable and well. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you are a company commander and all of your lieutenants and ncos send one. This book is great for a first time commander but it is a little dated so be sure to check the military references before quoting the book. We then continued the discussion in weekly staff duty outbriefs, after pt sessions, on a live fire, and in oer counseling certification never stopped. Macdonald first commanded i company, 3 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry division from october 1944 to january 1945 and later g company, 2 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry division from.

Most of these occur, as you might expect, during his stint as the commander of g george company in the spring of. New ebook and audio course for for parttime army company commanders in the guard or reserves. We have opds regarding the officer corpstopics like the new oer system and promotion boardsfollowed by. Is there any other resources to find out information or books to read on the subject. Making sense of battalion command selection the military leader. He served as deputy chief historian for the united states army, writing several of the armys official histories of world war ii. This handbook contains the following items from spring 2002. This resume was written by a resumemycareer professional resume writer, and demonstrates how a resume for a administration, company commander candidate should be properly created.

Locate the support form you want to use to create the oer from. Company leaders in the armycompany commanders, executive offi cers, and first. I have a little over 14 years of service and never any adverse action against me. Leading is not all about numbers, but leaders know the numbers. Commanders and first sergeants quick reference guide to.

The army leader requirements model, outlined in the army doctrine hierarchy fm, adp, adrp 6 22, is composed of attributes and competencies expected of army leaders. Complete incoming office call w company commander, officer in charge company commander ar 3501 302 professional competence procure correct uniform accoutrement for unit oic company. Appendix j which is provided in the operation ready smart book. Defense transportation regulation part iii june 2016 mobility iiia1 appendix a unit movement officer umo a. Macdonald was the author of the siegfried line campaign and coauthor of three battles. Da form 6791a, junior officer development support form. From the ees landing page, click on the edit oer support form button. Usar pam 3501 company commanders handbook army reserve. The ici is a free look at company and battalion areas. Reducing the time burdens of army company leaders rand.

May 21, 2017 a field grade, at least in a garrison environment, needs to be able to keep a binder or smartbook with running estimates of the situation. This book is excellent for leader development and training. On the oer, the rater annotates the comments and achievements for each leadership attribute character, presence, intellect, leads, develops, and achieves. The size of the leader book can vary depending on the leader and his duties. After 26 months in command, ive compiled a list of lessons learned to help.

The company commanders spouse battle book army war college. Navy a research report submitted to the faculty in partial fulfillment of the graduation requirements advisor. Jul 07, 20 i have an oer rebuttal that is extremely difficult to rebut. I was a company commander in the marine corps, and although this author was in the army and writes from that perspective, most of what he says applies in both places, and a fair. How to fill out an oer support form how does one go about filling out their oer support form and later their oer. While responsibility for practicing preventive law remains with the commander, your. I gave this to my daughter when she was promoted and became a battery company commander. If you are a company commander and all of your lieutenants and ncos send one after an event at my home you wind up looking like a superstar.

I always viewed the binder the executive officer or s3 carried in sort of a mythical light. Officer evaluation record system oer officer evaluation record system oer to provide junior officers information on the officer evaluation reporting system oers. A deeper look at leader attributes and competencies. Maybe youre like a fish out of the water trying to figure out what your duties and responsibilities are. Company commander competency assessment for the united.

The book discusses rehouses like however that site no longer exists. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in his mind. All property within the infantry battalion is hand receipted from the brigade or installation property book offices pbos accountable officer to the company commanders as primary hand receipt holders phrhs. Jun 10, 2016 by cpt scott nusom there are few assignments in the army that produce the same unique leadership challenge as commanding a headquarters and headquarters company hhc and what makes the hhc command so challenging is learning how to productively integrate and interact with the battalion staff. A day by day account of battle action as experienced by the two companies charles macdonald captained.

There are two cw4 command positions, one at 1st warrant officer company 1st woc and one at headquarters company hhc. Sep 07, 2014 new army oer rater bullet point comments. Just started reading taking the guidon in preparation for command. The oer is not yet meeting officer expectations as a leader development tool. The warrior ethos expresses the identity of the american soldier.

General in each companysized troop, battery, squadron, or detachment unit, a umo and an alternate umo. Is it time for a 360degree officer evaluation system. Army rear detachment commanders handbook acknowledgements edition 3, revised 006. New ebook on cd and audio program by charles holmes, parttime company commander. Ssg ward successfully completed over 400 missions from 2010 to 2015 in which he acted as convoy commander over 127 times with zero losses while assigned as a squad leader in a medium truck company supporting 7th combat sustainment support battalion, 2d engineer brigade, and united states army alaska usarak. This book was required reading for all senior leadership in our battalion years ago and is extremely useful to both new first sergeants and commanders. A company commander is the commanding officer of a company. I have an oer rebuttal that is extremely difficult to.