Combined Band Transition Training

1. Combined Band Transition Training 28 February 2013

2. Mission The Combined Band will conduct transition training beginning on 25 February 2013 and ending 04 May 2013 in order to prepare the Combined Band for a successful 2013-2014 school year.

3. Mission Essential Task List • Select next year’s leadership positions • Develop Leadership skills of all classes • Transition the junior, sophomore, and freshmen classes into their positions for next year • Establish standard operating procedures • Build teams

4. Timeline

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6. Weekly Focuses • Different focus every week • Tailor training to the weekly focus • Utilize the afternoons for effective transition training • STT idea: transition training/leadership development…

7. Leadership Selections • All positions will be interviewed (from MUC to Signal Corporal) • No “doubling up” of duties • Everyone will have a position • We have enough people • Platoon advisors • Position priority will be sent down from CBS • Selection timeline subject to change as information comes down from the OOC and Corps Staff

8. Leadership Development • Transitioning starts with Class of 2014 • Each class will be transitioned and mentored by the class before it • Freshmen will have four (4) leadership discussions to develop leadership skills • There is more to transitioning than bag-making • Devote time and effort in training to develop your people from all classes

9. Freshman Leadership Discussions • See timeline for dates • 14 APR: All new 1SG and PSG attend • Discussion Materials: • 22 MAR: “The Academy” episodes 1-4 • 28 MAR: “The Academy” episodes 5-8 • 04 APR: “The Academy” episodes 9-11 • 14 APR: MCRD and Cadet Reception

10. Freshman Leadership Discussions • Proctors of Discussion • New MUC/SGM/CDRs (if announced) • Current SGM/1SGs • Collective discussion and small, mixed groups • Topic of Discussion: • Positive/Negative leadership styles/techniques • Effective training styles • Training vs. Mentoring • Proper Attitude • Differences in Missions

11. Transitioning (Juniors and Sophomores) • Beginning 18 MAR: Senior class instructs, guide, and assist juniors in taking over as executive leaders • Beginning 07 APR: Junior class fully transitioned, instructs, guides, and assists sophomores in becoming “indirect” leaders

12. Transitioning (Freshmen) • Beginning 18 MAR: Freshmen can begin transition training • Training topics (in order of importance): • Leadership development • Team building • The “switch” • Instruction on Corps Items

13. Write Standard Operating Procedures • CBS will write first draft 27 MAR-07 APR • First drafts will be distributed upon completion • CBS will NOT dictate each individual position • IT IS UP TO YOUR UNIT TO MAKE YOURSELVES SUCCEED IN ALL AREAS • CBS/Units will have ONE SOP for next year

14. Team Building • Horizontal and Vertical • Operate as a UNIT, not classes or individuals • Hierarchy is important, but… • Everyone carries weight on the team • Team success requires 100% cooperation • A head without a body goes nowhere • A body without a head goes about as far

15. Transition Training Recap • Ten Weeks Long • Encompasses leadership selection, development, transitioning, and training • Endstate • Have all SOPs written • All positions selected • All personnel well trained in their duties for the next year • Seamless transition to the Class of 2014

16. QUESTIONS?