- Effectively delegated tasks and empowered subordinates; facilitated the development of more than 50 confident and capable Unit Movement Officers.
- Successfully conducted multiple TC AIMS classes, certifying over 40 Soldiers; all Companies were fully prepared to execute NTC deployment operations.
- Maintained a balance between mission requirements and training needs; motivated Soldiers to advance in their careers while simultaneously preparing them for future assignments.
- Established and implemented the company’s Female Mentorship Program; provided coaching, instruction, and guidance to more than 20 female Soldiers on a monthly basis.
- Handpicked and supervised a group of over 30 senior NCOs to organize and execute battalion-level NCOPD focused on Army Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions.
- Fostered relationships with sister branches, resulting in increased personnel resources and the elimination of delays within the Sections.
- Encouraged Soldiers to take initiative by applying leader competencies and attributes, fostering forward thinking, involvement, and effective problem-solving.
- Conducted comprehensive training for four Range Safety personnel on proper weapons adjustment and posture identification during IWQ, expediting timelines for the 230th XX XX and subordinate units.
- Commended by CSM for maintaining composure during CLS and TCCC FTX, while providing critical care in the clearance of a tri-level building.
- Provided expert advice to 20 couriers, a team lead, and the PPV Branch chief regarding transportation, maintenance procedures, and fleet management policies.
- Organized and conducted courier team meetings to enhance performance, communication, and accountability, resulting in a 60% improvement in mission success.
- Took necessary actions to address and resolve Soldiers’ concerns and needs, fostering increased trust within the unit.
- Served as the NCOIC at the M240B and M249 Machine Gun range, overseeing the training and evaluation of 50 Soldiers.
- Volunteered on numerous occasions to deliver impromptu medical classes to subordinates.
- Seized opportunities to effectively illustrate key points and turned mistakes into valuable learning experiences.
- Initiated contact with Navy leadership to investigate chronic failures at Bahrain Tech Control, establishing improved communication channels.
- Demonstrated leadership by making an unpopular but necessary decision and successfully persuading the team to support it.
- Transformed an unsatisfactory supply section inherited from a commendable rating within a month for the BN CIP.
- Delegated tasks effectively and empowered subordinates, resulting in the development of highly skilled and mature technicians in the battalion.
- Elevated an inherited unsatisfactory section to a commendable rating at JRTC.
- Conducted thorough reviews prior to events, leading the platoon to achieve a 100% first-time success rate in M16 qualification.
- Displayed confidence and leadership skills while collaborating with senior-level leaders to address complex issues impacting daily installation BCT operations.
- Regularly inspected individual weapons of her soldiers, providing on-the-spot corrections when necessary.
- Demonstrated a genuine focus on Soldiers’ well-being and development, avoiding the abuse of authority.
- Exercised tactful leadership and motivation to overcome difficult challenges.
- Motivated three soldiers to achieve the Soldier of the Quarter distinction.
- Empowered and developed Soldiers by removing obstacles and entrusting them with critical tasks.
- Showed patience and clear articulation, ensuring all soldiers understood the training events.
- Mentored and trained two Soldiers, resulting in their promotion recommendations and advancement to higher levels of responsibility.
- Consistently took initiative to ensure the accomplishment of all mission requirements.
- Exhibited outstanding leadership skills as a team chief, increasing productivity by 40%.
- Implemented creative management initiatives, demonstrating a capacity for innovative leadership.
- Led by example, guiding the team on a mission to recover a downed Air Force pilot during Desert Storm while serving as a team leader.
- Provided counseling and guidance to 21 students throughout the rating period, resulting in a 100% graduation rate with three individuals receiving honors.
- Exercised decisive and positive leadership, yielding exceptional results in various leadership duties.
- Actively led AIT soldiers’ physical development and trained them to excel in Common Task Skills.
- Demanded the highest standards for training environments, accepting nothing less than quality results.
- Led PT failures to a 90% first-time success rate on the APFT.
- Ensured that 100% of assigned personnel qualified on individual/crew served weapons, with over 50% achieving an expert rating.
- Trained and deployed half the team as a separate unit, seamlessly integrating them with other unit members, exemplifying true teamwork.
- Led the platoon to earn Distinguished Marksmanship Platoon honors during the annual battalion shooting competition.
- Motivated the squad to secure first place in the 9-mile road march during the company-level squad competition.
- Led the company to attain the current first-place standing in the Post Commanders Cup intramural sports competition.
- Inspired NCOs to strive for excellence, resulting in 26 soldiers receiving the CINC EUSA Distinguished Leadership Award.
- Provided ample opportunities for junior Soldiers to excel; effectively delegated tasks and expanded section capability by 40%.
- Motivated his soldiers to perform at their best as individuals and as a squad.
- Inspired self-improvement and fostered confidence in subordinates.
- Demonstrated sound judgment, maturity, and patient confidence.
- Committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for soldiers.
- Outstanding motivator of soldiers; inspired the platoon to consistently surpass standards.
- Mentored one soldier to become the I Corp PLDC honor graduate.
- Showed genuine care for soldiers by inspiring and developing their performance through counseling.
- Influenced soldiers to successfully accomplish all assigned missions.
- Mentored one NCO to be nominated for membership into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Board.
- A true leader who always gives 110%; demands the best from soldiers while looking out for their needs.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills as a team chief.
- Self-sacrificing and a genuine team player.
- Implemented a program to increase leaders’ confidence as Convoy Protection Platform Commanders.
- Routinely sought after by other NCOs for advice and guidance.
- Developed soldiers through positive counseling, coaching, and mentoring.
- Shows unwavering devotion to duty.
- Instilled a mission-first attitude, motivating the entire unit to do the same.
- Inspired the unit to consistently exceed training standards.
- Always prioritized the mission and displayed unquestionable devotion to duty.
- Strived for perfection, accomplishing all duties with great accuracy and timeliness.
- Sets high standards and promotes excellence.
- Demonstrates genuine concern for soldiers.
- Outstanding performance as a squad leader in an E-6 position.
- Directly responsible for supervising the unit’s orderly room, receiving a commendable rating during Cl.
Needs Improvement
- Publicly criticized leadership faults in front of peers and subordinates, contributing to an already toxic work environment.
- Showed leadership only when explicitly directed, lacking initiative in leading the soldiers under his responsibility.
- Failed to seek clarifying guidance when faced with difficult tasks, unable to communicate the need for assistance during adversity.
- Continuously pointed out subordinate faults, perpetuating a toxic work environment.
- Demonstrated leadership only when explicitly directed, lacking initiative in leading the soldiers under his responsibility.
- Negatively affected the state of readiness by not having personnel and vehicle information ready prior to SP.
- Incapable of fulfilling recruiting duties during the majority of the rated period, resulting in the removal from a position of special trust.
- Failed to advocate for or take advantage of any leadership opportunities, actively avoiding such challenges.
- Set one of the worst examples of leadership in the unit, lacking trust from seniors, peers, and subordinates.
- Negatively impacted unit retention numbers, as soldiers who worked with him often went AWOL or chose not to reenlist due to his conduct.
- Exhibited corrosive leadership behavior that undermined unit discipline, created a toxic work environment, and reduced unit cohesion and effectiveness.
- Took advantage of his position as NCOIC by consistently being late for duty.
- Delegated responsibility for operations to a dishonest NCO who falsified reports to exaggerate the detachment’s accomplishments.
- Reported false accomplishments to the commander to create the appearance of the detachment performing better than others.
- Alienated soldiers with integrity who pointed out inaccurate reports and claims, discouraging honesty and jeopardizing the mission.
- Prohibited subordinates from communicating with outside agencies via phone or email.
- Encouraged soldiers to exploit the government disability program by documenting false or borderline physical ailments.
- As Det Chief, imposed his personal political views on the captive audience on a daily basis, resulting in wasted time and resources, lowered morale, and reduced productivity.