@simeoni67 I wished our CSMs briefed like this all those years ago. Our leave message usually started with a simple but poignant message "Don't F#&@k up"
Wonder if these mutants read the inscription on the wall:
‘Let all men know that this is holy ground. This shrine, established in the hearts of men as in the solid earth, commemorated a peoples fortitude and sacrifice. Ye therefore that come after, give remembrance’
@shadowrider65 I once traded one with a US Marine in Somalia for Military Cot (stretcher in Australian Army parlance). The clincher was when I told him that in the morning when you hold it at arms length and line the small hole up with the sun it will point you in the direction of east
@CATCAusArmy@1_Armd_Regt Great to see a well respected former soldier of 8/9RAR ready to take on the challenges of command. He will now be leading from the front, better trained and prepared than our junior combat leaders of the past. All the best Jake and good luck.
@simeoni67 Looking (and communicating) down before looking up was a big one for me. RSMs are the unit heart rate monitor for the COs. The Boss can't fix what he doesn't know. A good working relationship with OCs is also key to your role.
This article is clear, succinct and hopefully obvious to all those who lead. But the assumption must be continually tested and when signs emerge to the contrary action must be taken. https://t.co/xiRuFhGLZA