Productive counseling takes both hard data point/metrics and personal guided questions. We are all used to using prescribed formats but these should be used as starting points not as a check list. Does your Marine know what standards they need to meet as an individual both within their MOS and at their rank? Do they... Continue Reading →
PCS season is around and we are quick to mentally check out or count our Marines as “off the roster.” Have you left your Marine with enough feedback and advice to successfully execute in their next tour? If you had the privilege to work with them for most of their time at said billet or... Continue Reading →
Counseling worksheets to use with your junior Marines (or really anyone). Issue when first meeting the Marines, or when they first check into the unit. Have them update it quarterly to track if there is any progress with their professional and personal goals. Every time you sit down with a Marine, discuss achievements and what... Continue Reading →
Let's talk initial counseling... The responsibility lies on the RS to make sure expectations are laid out ahead of time. HOWEVER, if you're the Marine Reported On, don't let your RS escape you without a proper initial counseling. Besides performance expectations, this can save your ass if there are ever any legal issues in the... Continue Reading →
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