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| Command Philosophy As the commander for Bravo this semester, I’ll be setting several goals for our company to meet and hopefully exceed. These goals include, but will not be limited to, improving uniform wear, enforcing good conduct, increasing participation in battalion activities, lowering the number of PT nonparticipations, refining our marching, developing our knowledge, and planning and organizing a community service project. With each of these goals, I’d like to see the leadership in mighty Bravo show initiative and influence towards achieving them. Uniform Wear Wearing the uniform not only helps to show pride in our country and program, but it aids in maintaining uniformity among cadets—an important part of being a team. To be sure that uniform wear is enforced, points will be deducted from your grade for each no-wear, and a demotion will be given for the third and each subsequent no-wear. I’d also like to see the uniform worn correctly. The leadership is to be familiar with all measurements and placements in order to help new cadets learn for themselves over the semester. Conduct With the introduction of SOP 17, which you can find in your CIP, there should be no questions about punishments. All cadets ought to familiarize themselves with this set of rules in order to prevent or treat disciplinary problems. Those in leadership positions should not hesitate to issue demerits or to counsel cadets when the need arises, and should be strict about conduct during class. Battalion Activities Thorough out the year, our battalion is involved in several activities. These are a great way to earn recognition in our community, and the more people present, the more our dedication shows. I understand that not everyone has a schedule that allows for weekly practice with a team, but there are other ways to participate. Whether it’s community service, an occasional color guard, marching in a parade, fundraising, or even just showing up at a meet to cheer on our cadets, it’s important to stay involved. Physical Training PT is a great way to challenge your self physically and mentally, but I’m afraid that each year many cadets miss out on those opportunities by choosing to not participate. Unless you have a legitimate note, points will be deducted from your grade for each time you sit out, which add up fast. Not everyone will find PT to be as easy or hard as others do, but regardless, you must show an effort in pushing yourself each week to better prepare your self for the following week—thus improving your overall strength and stamina. I expect leadership to help with motivating others, and to help influence cadets to partake in these weekly challenges. Knowledge Knowledge is an important factor in every unit, so I’ll be enforcing to study of our knowledge sheets to everyone, from LET 1’s to LET 4’s. To utilize our platoon time, I want everyone to study at home as well, so that not all our platoon time is used on knowledge. I remember the chain-of-command seemed to be a problem area last year, so this semester I’d like to focus on its memorization. Drill and Ceremony This year I want our proficiency to dramatically improve. In order to do so, I’ll set aside at least one day a week of Platoon Time for platoons to practice and polish their marching skills. On Mondays, when we have Drill and Ceremony, I want the inspections to go as quickly as possible to allow more time for marching practice. New cadets will really have to work to improve the company’s marching proficiency, though, not just our leadership. LET 1’s need to practice their marching at home as well, and maybe practice salutes and foot positions in front of a mirror at home. Again, this is to utilize the limited time we have to perfect our marching, not waiting for a few straggling cadets to catch up. Community Service Project Each company is responsible for a community service project this semester. This is our way of giving back to the community by doing something to help out, such as cleaning up litter or running a food drive. By becoming involved with our community, our unit will in turn get well earned respect and support. All suggestions for a service project will be welcomed, so don’t hesitate to give me your ideas. I want every cadet to be involved with this, as it reflects back on our company. Leadership will need to help motivate and influence others to come help out. This concludes my main goals for Bravo this term. I’m sure others will surface as time passes, but these are the most important as of now, so I hope that each and every cadet endeavors to do their part in meeting them. It will be challenging to all of us, but with teamwork and plenty of motivation, it’s all within our reach. Keri L. Anderson C/1LT, AJROTC Commanding |
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