Brigade Commander
Developmental counseling statement sample covering Brigade Commander

Posted Sunday, December 4, 2005

Possible topics to discuss during counseling:

• Establish organizational and personal goals
• Leadership and/or command philosophy
• Combat Training Center, Maneuver Training Center, or other major training events
• Role as senior mentor for officers in the brigade; mentorship of subordinates
• Unit's JSCP assignment(s) as well as other missions and roles
• Unit's Reserve Component (RC) augmentation and COMPO status
• Fraternization policies
• Expectations in duty performance
• Orientation to the unit's theater of operations
• Interface with media and civilian community
• Relationships with other commanders
• Command policies, standards, and procedures
• Implement and manage human relations programs: EO/EEO; POSH; Consideration of Others (CO2) programs
• Pending issues of importance to the command
• Personnel rotations, issues, and policies
• Integration of National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Military Strategy (NMS) as guiding principles for the brigade mission

Below is a space for you to list additional topics that may apply uniquely to your situation:
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Possible Plan of Action: (Person counseled develops plan with counselor's guidance.)

• Program for integration of brigade mission with supported and supporting command(s)
• Develop command philosophy
• Review of command Public Affairs guidance
• Review standing orders, policies, and procedures for applicability and/or revision
• Establish developmental counseling programs for appropriate subordinates
• Develop command inspection program for the Brigade/Regiment

Possible Leader's Responsibilities: (This is only an example for you to use as a guide.)

• Provide/establish command policies and SOPs
• Provide clear and unambiguous guidance on key command issues
• Identify officer's future plans re: career; family; education (professional/personal), etc.

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