The Buddy CSM
@TheBuddyCSM
Former action guy and Abram’s Charter supporter. Leadership is hard, I just want to provide some nuggets from my brain that may help others. Views are my own.
Dropzone Dylan can be found out in the wild! If you happen to find one near the “center of the universe” let me know!
Barracks Poor Barry just got approved for a 96-month loan and he’s feelin’ unstoppable. Custom rims? ✅ Subwoofer? ✅ Checking account? ❌ ⠀ Dropping tonight at 8PM EST. Another certified Duffle Bag Kid you all definitely served with. #DuffleBagKids
Friday night is creeping up… The bars are filling. The group chat is getting reckless. And somewhere… he’s already stretching. Friday-Night Larry drops at 8PM EST. You’ll know him when you see him. You probably had to hold him back from a fight once or twice.…
With the impending firefight on the horizon, them boys should consider keeping their ejection port covers closed. Especially while bombing across the desert with the top down.
Me and the boys on the way to protect Chuck Norris from the 80s Heroes Apocalypse --
Help me think of a Duffle Bag Kid concept for tonight.. #DuffleBagKids
I really appreciate the increased visibility my NCO Creed posts have been getting lately. Duffle Bag Kids are fun and generate hilarious conversations, but the strength of the NCO Corps will always be my primary mission/focus.
“Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine.” This line is about ownership. Pure and simple. Your job is to lead Soldiers. Train them. Enforce standards. Build teams. Maintain discipline. Get results.…
Hellyea. This is discipline!
Skill matters… Intensity brings value… Attention to detail is important… But perhaps the most underrated character trait is simply the ability to show up when you don’t feel like it.
“Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine.” This line is about ownership. Pure and simple. Your job is to lead Soldiers. Train them. Enforce standards. Build teams. Maintain discipline. Get results.…
GM! It’s Friday! Active duty is pretending they’re getting off work early. Veterans are pretending they don’t miss it. Both are lying.
Stay tuned. REPLY ALL Duffle Bag Kid in 30 minutes.
We had some error in outlook on all Europe email chain, mostly Sgt’s and privates emailing and even if you only replied to one person it defaulted to REPLY ALL. Some general angrily told everyone to stop it. About a week later some private would start again lol
What’s the craziest thing you’ve come across while conducting a barracks inspection or a “health & welfare” inspection?
“I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.” This line cuts to the heart of trust in leadership. Soldiers do not need you to be soft. They need you to be consistent. They need to know the standard applies to everyone. The high performer.…