Take Charge of a Company,Staff Section,or Similar Sized Organization

1. Take Charge of a Company,Staff Section,or Similar Sized Organization

2. PURPOSE Lead the company with a clear understanding of your duties ,your superior’s expectations, an assessment of the current strengths and weaknesses of your unit and an initial training plan.

3. REFERENCES AR 340-21 AR 600-8-22 AR 165-1 AR 600-8-2 AR 623-205 AR 600-20 AR 600-8-8 AR 623-105 AR 25-400-2 AR 630-10 AR 614-200 AR 635-100 FM 101-5 AR 635-200 AR 220-45 AR 600-9 DOD MANANUAL AR 601-280 4525.6-M VOL II

4. OUTLINE • Introduction • Purpose • Army Regulations • Field Manuals • DOD Manual • Summary • Questions • Conclusions

5. ARMY PRIVACY PROGRAM • AR 340-21 • Protect the privacy of individuals • Collect only what is legally authorized • Keep only timely,accurate,complete,& relevant information • Prevent unauthorized use,access,disclosure,alteration,or destruction • Let individuals know what records are kept • Permit individuals to amend records • Allow individuals to ask for an administrative review • Maintain only information that is relevant and necessary • Act promptly,accurately,and fairly

6. SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE ACTIONSAR 600-8-2 A soldiers status changes from:Favorable/unfavorable Two categories: Transferable,e.g.,Weight Control Program Non-Transferable,e.g.,Court-martial

7. SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM A peacetime function: • Assist during reassignment • Assist during family separation • Improve unit control • Support the personnel life-cycle function AR 630-10

8. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE (AWOL) DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS (DFR) AR 630-10 AWOL-Absent without proper authority DFR-Absent without proper authority for 30 consecutive days.

9. DISCHARGES AR 635-100 AND AR 635-200 • Discharges; Two types: • Voluntarily,e.g., Retirement • Involuntarily,e.g., Overweight

10. Weight Control ProgramAR 600-9 • Ensures Personnel: • Are able to meet physical demands of their duties • Present a trim appearance • Assist in establishing and maintaining:discipline, operational readiness,physical fitness,health and effectiveness. • Establish body fat standards • Provide assistance in meeting the standards • Fosters high standards

11. RETENTION PROGRAMAR 601-280 OBJECTIVES: Reenlist, long-term basis,the greatest number of highly Qualified soldiers consistent with Army needs. Enlist/transfer and assign qualified soldiers into a RC,ARNG/ USAR unit. Achieve and maintain Army force alignment Obtain maximum command involvement

12. AWARDS PROGRAMAR 600-8-22 OBJECTIVE: • Acts of valor • Exceptional service or achievement • Special skills or qualifications • Acts of heroism

13. NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICEREVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM(NCOERS) AR 623-205 PURPOSE: • Support the Army’s personnel management program • Support the career development of the soldier DESIGNED TO: • Identify soldiers best qualified for promotion • Identify soldiers best qualified for assignment positions

14. OFFICER EVALUATION REPORTINGSYSTEM (OERS)AR 623-105 • Largely determines the quality of the officer corps • Selects the future Army leaders • Course of each officer’s career • Supports the Army’s personnel management program

15. ASSIGNMENT AND UTILIZATIONPOLICYAR 614-200 PRIMARY GOAL: Is to satisfy the personnel requirements of the Army. SECONDARY GOALS: Equalize assignments by assigning the most eligible soldier from among those of like MOS and grade Equalize hardships of military service Ensure assignments allow for professional development and promotion Meet the soldier’s personal desires

16. STANDINGING OPERATING PROCEDURESFM 101-5 THREE TYPES: • Administrative • Tactical / Field • External Promotes: • Teamwork • Efficiency • Reduces the need for repetitive instructions

17. DUTY ROSTERSAR 220-45 Provides: An equitable determination of duty Maintained: Alphabetical by rank Three authorized Abbreviations: • A:Authorized absence • D: Detailed to perform duty • U: Unauthorized absence

18. MAIL OPERATIONSDOD MANUAL 4525.6-M VOL II ENSURE: • Mail room and staff know how to operate it • Perform daily and weekly inspections • Prepare SOP • Convenient mail call ours Mail has a big influence on morale especially during wartime.

19. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESAR 165-1 and AR 600-20 POLICY:Approve requests for accommodating religious practices that will not adversely impact on: • Military readiness • Unit cohesion • Standards • Health • Safety • Discipline • Interfere with the performance of duties Cannot Be Guaranteed

20. MAINTANANCE OF RECORDSAR 25-400-2 PURPOSE: • Properly manage information from creation through final disposition according to laws and regulation • Ensures information is available when needed • Provides for a systematic removal of less active records from office space • Records support the interests of soldiers during and after their period of service • Basis for pay and awards

21. SUMMARY Taking charge involves team work.The best advice is to be prepared- take the time to learn about your job,your organization,the personnel,and your command.Lesson Knowing what to do and what will be expected of you is the first step towards success.

22. QUESTIONS

23. CONCLUSION You will participate in an exercise designed to make you aware of the importance of the company command team and the importance of the leadership role which you play in that command team.How you interact with the other organizational leadership and the chain of command is critical to the success of the unit knowing your role and what you need to do to prepare to assume your role will make it much easier to accomplish your role.