Train Your JLBC Cadets as a TEAM

Train Your JLBC Cadets as a TEAM

-"Our friendly center of gravity is our 'Team of JLBC Cadets.' General Robert B. Neller -Competition is excellent; teamwork is better.

-JLBC Cadets should be trained, schooled, challenged, tested, corrected, and encouraged with teamwork.

Photo by: Cpl Richard Sanglap-Heramis

-Train with a purpose and emphasize teamwork.

-Share hardships, dangers, and hard work – it strengthens a unit and reduces problems;

it develops teamwork and improves morale and esprit de corps. -Encourage unit participation in recreational and military events. -Provide the best available facilities for Team training. -Create traditions as a Team,

build memories, and encourage pride in the Team.

-"It takes a team to do anything of lasting value."

Make Sound and Timely Decisions

-When you discover that you made the wrong decision, don't hesitate to revise it. -Develop a logical and orderly thought process by analyzing the situation.

-Consider the advice and suggestions of your subordinates before making decisions. -Announce decisions in time to allow subordinates to make necessary plans – use the 1/3, 2/3 rule.

JLBC Cadets Develop a Sense of Responsibility Among Your Subordinates

-Give your JLBC Cadets every opportunity for professional development – it will develop the Team.

-Properly delegating authority demonstrates faith in your JLBC Cadets and increases their desire for greater responsibilities.

-JLBC Cadets Tell your subordinates what to do, not how to do it; hold your JLBC Cadets responsible for results, although overall responsibility remains yours; delegate enough authority to enable them to accomplish the task.

-Give your JLBC Cadets frequent opportunities to perform duties usually performed by the next higher rank.

-Let your JLBC Cadets know that you will accept honest errors without punishment; teach from these mistakes using critical and constructive guidance.

-Have faith in your JLBC Cadets.

Employ Your Command According To Its Capabilities

-Inspire and persuade JLBC Cadets out of their comfort zone, but never away from their capability strengths.

-"A sign of a great team leader is the proper placement of people."

-Seek out challenging tasks for your unit, but ensure your unit is prepared to accomplish the mission.