A Recce Sub Unit - part of the Sub-Unit Command SeriesSub-Unit Command Series

Sub-Unit Command is an exciting privilege – unprecedented freedom and autonomy. But there’s more to it than just using the experience you’ve gained in the run-up to the job.

It is the first time you have a staff beneath you. It’s also the peak of team leadership – the last time you can know the names and faces of all those beneath you. Below are the articles from The Army Leader’s Sub-Unit Command Series. They will set you up for success as you enter command.

As well as these, you’ll want to read the Field Officer series of articles here, which give you an idea about the wider skills you’ll need to master in command and beyond.

(Re)serve to Lead: Leading a Reserve Subunit

(Re)Serve to Lead: Advice on Leading a Reserve Subunit By Chris, Mike and Chris Much ink has been spilled around Regular subunit command in this journal, but none about Reserve subunit command. Reserve subunit commanders (henceforth referred to Officers Commanding – OCs) who are about to take over subunits deserve some advice written specifically for…

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Good OC

The Good OC

The Good OC By Jon Healy I finished company command some time ago. I often reflect on what I could have done better, and what useful advice I could offer others approaching sub-unit command based on my experiences. There are a few twitter threads and good submissions on this already in The Army Leader’s Sub-unit…

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Why Should I Trust the New Lt? What Platoon Commanders Need to Do to Be Trusted by Their Chain of Command

Why Should I Trust the New Lt? What Platoon Commanders Need to Do to Be Trusted by Their Chain of Command

Why Should I Trust the New Lt? What Platoon Commanders Need to Do to Be Trusted by Their Chain of Command By Will Meddings There are plenty of stereotypes about new platoon and troop commanders. Whatever rank you are, you’ve come across them. Platoon commanders with poor administration. Troop commanders who get lost. Platoon commanders…

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A MODEX for mission command

MODEX and Mission Command

Model Exercises and Mission Command By Des Fitzgerald In 2016 I was employed as a contractor on the British Army’s STRIKE concept experiment.  The final element of the experiment was a three-week Virtual Environment exercise in the Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (CATT) for a STRIKE Company Group. There were a whole range of approved tactical…

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