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

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.

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

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

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

SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE ACTIONS

AR 600-8-2 A soldiers status changes from:Favorable/unfavorable

Two categories:Transferable,e.g.,Weight Control ProgramNon-Transferable,e.g.,Court-martial

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMAR 630-10

Assist during reassignment

Assist during family separation

Improve unit control

Support the personnel life-cycle function

A peacetime function:

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.

DISCHARGES AR 635-100

ANDAR 635-200

Discharges; Two types:

Voluntarily,e.g., Retirement

Involuntarily,e.g., Overweight

Weight Control ProgramAR 600-9

Ensures Personnel:Are able to meet physical demands of their dutiesPresent a trim appearanceAssist in establishing and maintaining:discipline, operational readiness,physical fitness,health and effectiveness.Establish body fat standardsProvide assistance in meeting the standardsFosters high standards

RETENTION PROGRAMAR 601-280

OBJECTIVES:

Reenlist, long-term basis,the greatest number of highlyQualified 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

AWARDS PROGRAMAR 600-8-22

OBJECTIVE:

Acts of valor

Exceptional service or achievement

Special skills or qualifications

Acts of heroism

NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICEREVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM

(NCOERS) AR 623-205PURPOSE:Support the Army’s personnel management programSupport the career development of the soldierDESIGNED TO:Identify soldiers best qualified for promotionIdentify soldiers best qualified for assignment positions

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

ASSIGNMENT AND UTILIZATIONPOLICY

AR 614-200

PRIMARY GOAL: Is to satisfy the personnel requirements of the Army.SECONDARY GOALS:Equalize assignments by assigning the most eligible soldierfrom among those of like MOS and grade

Equalize hardships of military service Ensure assignments allow for professional development and promotionMeet the soldier’s personal desires

STANDINGING OPERATING PROCEDURES

FM 101-5

THREE TYPES:AdministrativeTactical / FieldExternal

Promotes:TeamworkEfficiencyReduces the need for repetitive instructions

DUTY ROSTERSAR 220-45

Provides: An equitable determination of duty

Maintained: Alphabetical by rank

Three authorized Abbreviations:

A: Authorized absenceD: Detailed to perform dutyU: Unauthorized absence

MAIL OPERATIONSDOD MANUAL 4525.6-M VOL II

ENSURE:Mail room and staff know how to operate itPerform daily and weekly inspectionsPrepare SOPConvenient mail call ours

Mail has a big influence on morale especially during wartime.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESAR 165-1 and AR 600-20

POLICY: Approve requests for accommodating religious practicesthat will not adversely impact on:

Military readinessUnit cohesionStandardsHealthSafetyDisciplineInterfere with the performance of duties

Cannot Be Guaranteed

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

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.

QUESTIONS

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.