TRAINING IN THE CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD This essay addresses operational challenges and ways for improving functional training skills for progressive changes for all Soldiers of the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). By improving the current operational practices and providing continuous training that uses standardized approaches and practices for CAARNG NCO’s will assist in the development of inexperienced NCO’s and the retention of highly experienced NCO’s. The California Army National Guard force is comprised of traditional guard Soldiers commonly referred to as Mobilization Day (M-Day) Soldiers, Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and CAARNG dual-status federal technicians (FED TECH’s). M-Day Soldiers normally serve one weekend a month for Inactive …show more content…
During an IDT weekend the company commander provides the guidance on what training is to be conducted during the next month’s IDT. The platoon’s leadership then prepare the Deliberate Risk Assessments (DRA’s), identify any required support needed and prepare a briefing to ensure the commander approves the plan and the intent is met. If the training plan doesn’t get completed during the current IDT timeframe it is the platoon’s leadership responsibility to get it done on their own time before the next IDT. Often the unfinished product(s) are left for the full-time AGR’s to complete. If the AGR’s continuously complete the M-Day NCO’s work for them then they don’t gain the experience needed and become a proficient NCO and ultimately hinders the operations of the unit. In order to get all scheduled tasks completed by the end of IDT time management is required and is an important leadership tool to learn. NCOs are commonly training to time and not to standard therefore cutting corners which can result in poor quality training or
1 History of the Marine NCO Student Guide. (Quantico: United States Marine Corps Enlisted Professional Military Education Branch, 2011), 5.
November 10, 1775, is revered as being the Marine Corps birthday, and its birthplace being at Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern, to establish two battalions of Continental Marines, under the command of Cpt. Samuel Nicholas, as an amphibious fighting force who would later in March of 1776, participate in their first foreign raid, in the Bahamas (www.globalsecurity.org ). After the Treaty of Paris
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Training objectives must support the mission profile and meet the commanders desired end state. Prior to the 56TH train up at the National Training Center (NTC) the deployment location changed from Iraq to Afghanistan (case study). Changes to mission essential tasks were not identified prior to NTC, resulting in the BCT training on collective tasks and validated during MRE based on the Iraq mission profile. However, the shift to the Afghanistan mission profile created gaps in training not identified until units arrived at Bagram Air Field (BAF). i.e. the BCT had to establish an MRAP drivers training program at BAF extending the RSOI process. Training gaps were not limited to company level shortfalls as battalion and brigade staffs were not able to anticipate potential threats and capitalize on opportunities. (case study 2)
Many people are concerned about the U.S. military because of how many risks come with joining it. However, the U.S. military also explains the benefits that one could receive. Joining the military is a decision that should not be taken lightly. One must understand all aspects of the military. In order for a voter to be fully informed about joining the US military, one must consider both the risks, like mental illnesses and commitment and benefits, like education, and experience.
In the times in which we live technology, knowledge, development strategies and the environment involve a complex panorama that the U.S. Army must face. The most efficient way is through specialized training and looking for means to develop NCOs for the challenges of upcoming event. The NCO 2020 strategy changes the way we educate and train our Soldiers. The educational model used by the military in the last decade was the Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES). This now going to be transformed into Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System, or NCOPDS. One of the most important goals of this new educational model is that it will provide the Soldier with a long-term career focused on the training, education and experiences acquired during his career, being these institutional, operational or self-development.
The Pennsylvania Army National Guard is a branch of the United States Army that is mostly used today for homeland security. Although the National Guard is not active like the Reserves or Active Duty Army, they still have the same requirements and same responsibility. More than 22,000 men and women make up the Pennsylvania National Guard and Air National Guard today. They reach from state quarters at Fort Indian Town Gap in Lebanon County to about 100 comunities in the commonwealth. Like all National Guard members they share the same responsibilities. For their federal mission, they are trained and equipped to join the active forces in the time of war or a national
As a platoon leader, 1LT Flores expertly managed platoon operations to meet all readiness requirements including medical readiness, mandatory training, and support of critical SHARP, EO, and suicide prevention principles. 1LT Flores actively managed skill sustainment and additional duty responsibilities of his platoon. His participation in training planning and leadership meetings, directly enhanced the effectiveness of company
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps The most important title a student at my age can have is cadet. One of my favorite classes to take in high school was Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps or (JROTC). In this class I have learned more things than I have in any other class and learned many things that a lot of other students have not. I am more than thankful to have belonged to such a great organization that teaches us so many important things that many others believe aren’t important.
As stewards of our profession, commanders ensure that military expertise continues to develop and be passed on to aspiring professionals through operational development. It is during this developmental phase that Professional Soldiers put their knowledge and skills to the test. Operational Army units certify and recertify their Professional Soldiers through repetitive and realistic training events including the Combat Life Saver Course, platoon live fires, and exercises at the National Training Center. In the course of these challenging and realistic experiences, the Army’s operational units develop Soldiers and leaders prepared to maintain high standards, discipline, and operational readiness. Operational development and adaptability will continue to drive changes in Army doctrine, organization, leadership, and education as we enter the post-war era. Without this kind of development, the Army could not maintain a well-disciplined professional fighting force.
The word discipline comes from the Latin word disciplīna which means "to instruct". Discipline is a specific form of instruction which develops self-control, character, and efficiency.
I would be eligible for this occupation because I love to be active, and I was in cross country. I am able to run long distances without taking a break. My relatives were in the army like my great grandpa who participated in both of the World Wars. My grandpa used to be in the Vietnam War; he talks about it a lot in his spare time. My family has been in the military, but some of my past relatives have.The US Airborne provides excitement, education,opportunity,and competitive wages.
The first military establishment was formed before the United States was officially declared a country for the purpose of meeting the needs of the colonists during the American Revolution. The Army’s mission is to fight and win the Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across a full range of military operations. Although the history of the United States Army is deeply rooted in the country’s history, the implementation of the United States Special Forces Operations Unit is fairly young having been established in May 1952 yet unannounced to the public until 1954. In an effort to uphold the Army’s mission, the Special Forces Operations Unit was initially formed to assist with
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Maintaining a high level of physical fitness is just one of the many facets of military life. It may be the most important aspect to combat survival. This is a reality that the men and women of our Armed Forces live and deal with almost daily. Physical fitness is emphasized through biannual fitness testing conducted in all branches of the military. The Department of Defense (DoD) spent countless dollars studying and developing fitness tests that were not only unique to each branch of the military but fair and equitable to all. At the beginning of the integration of women into the military the DoD determined that men and women have very different physiological properties (Segal and Wechsler 3). To accommodate for these differences two test standards were designed. Do these test standards accurately measure one’s physical ability to perform combat related tasks? Are they accurate measures of the physical abilities of both men and women? These are important questions as women are integrated into jobs that were previously men only. Because there are men and women of equal physical abilities the current military fitness test standards appear to be unfair and sexist.