Adopt a Training and Combat Mentality to CounselingAs a young platoon leader, I learned that in order to effectively maneuver my platoon during training and in combat, I had to clearly communicate to my squad leaders in both the planning and execution phases of an operation. As a battalion commander 16 years later, this remains the case — as my platoon leaders inherently understood the value of forging strong tactical relationships with their squad leaders. After all, the squad leader is charged with ensuring the success of the breach, support by fire, and assault — so clear communication and shared understanding is critically important. At the same time, however, many of my platoon leaders did not necessarily view their daily (or non-tactical) relationships through the same lens. In short, platoon leaders should view their "counseling relationship" with their squad leaders in the same manner as their "tactical relationship" — just without the radio. If this mindset is adopted, I believe that the tenets of mission command — clear communication, shared understanding, and mutual trust — can be realized in all environments.
Adopt a Training and Combat Mentality to CounselingAs a young platoon leader, I learned that in order to effectively maneuver my platoon during training and in combat, I had to clearly communicate to my squad leaders in both the planning and execution phases of an operation. As a battalion commander 16 years later, this remains the case — as my platoon leaders inherently understood the value of forging strong tactical relationships with their squad leaders. After all, the squad leader is charged with ensuring the success of the breach, support by fire, and assault — so clear communication and shared understanding is critically important. At the same time, however, many of my platoon leaders did not necessarily view their daily (or non-tactical) relationships through the same lens. In short, platoon leaders should view their "counseling relationship" with their squad leaders in the same manner as their "tactical relationship" — just without the radio. If this mindset is adopted, I believe that the tenets of mission command — clear communication, shared understanding, and mutual trust — can be realized in all environments.<br>
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