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How is your organization leveraging Veterans most effectively? Veterans, how are you leveraging your military principles and leadership in the civilian sector most effectively? Jesse, a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and organizational human capital expert, explains how to leverage Military backgrounds. Episode 10 of The VWB Show drops on July 1st! Sponsored by Jet.Build Hosted by Adam Stark Let's go! #veterans #builtenvironment

Structure of a Marine Corps Regiment Learn how a Marine Corps Regiment is structured from top to bottom. Read more at MPBOD.com/183 The United States Marine Corps is a unique branch of the US military and is organized as part of the Department of the Navy. With over 241 years of warfighting experience and distinct prestige, the Marine Corps has mastered the art of military structure. The makeup of a Marine Corps regiment can vary based on the needs and manpower of the unit but is typically broken down as the following: Four Marines to a fire team (consisting of a rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, assistant automatic rifleman, and a team leader), three fire teams to a squad (three team leaders and one squad leader), three squads to a platoon (three squad leaders, one platoon sergeant, and one platoon commander). There are four companies to a battalion and four battalions to a regiment. The four companies include three line companies and one H&S; the four battalions include three lines and one H&S. Learn about the regimental structure at MarineParents.com! https://lnkd.in/gUXbR9Yp

Structure of a Marine Corps Regiment Learn how a Marine Corps Regiment is structured from top to bottom. Read more at MPBOD.com/183 The United States Marine Corps is a unique branch of the US military and is organized as part of the Department of the Navy. With over 241 years of warfighting experience and distinct prestige, the Marine Corps has mastered the art of military structure. The makeup of a Marine Corps regiment can vary based on the needs and manpower of the unit but is typically broken down as the following: Four Marines to a fire team (consisting of a rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, assistant automatic rifleman, and a team leader), three fire teams to a squad (three team leaders and one squad leader), three squads to a platoon (three squad leaders, one platoon sergeant, and one platoon commander). There are four companies to a battalion and four battalions to a regiment. The four companies include three line companies and one H&S; the four battalions include three lines and one H&S. Learn about the regimental structure at MarineParents.com! https://lnkd.in/g54wHimm

Glad to be here® isn’t just a phrase—it’s a mindset that powers the elite Blue Angels, as highlighted in their new documentary. This spirit of gratitude and excellence is what we champion at John Foley Inc. 👉 Dive into the full post to explore how this simple statement can transform challenges into triumphs. #BlueAngels #Leadership #Teamwork #GladToBeHere

This is all true, but potentially irrelevant. You can have the best army to fight the previous war, but is it the best army for the next war? The quality of the people and their organization can be a huge competitive advantage. But if they are not trained in modern war and are not equipped to fight it, can they prevail? The drone war of today and tomorrow requires different equipment, different training, and different unit organization than today's US Army. The United States Marine Corps has started to adapt to the new reality. The US Navy and United States Air Force are lagging behind. The US spend more money on defense than the next seven nations combined, but is it spending it on the right things? In the right ways? The US has become the high-cost producer of almost everything, yet in war, low-cost mass production is critical. The recent RAND study is quite damning and, frankly, scary about how ill-prepared the US is to fight a real war. #ww3 Garrett M. Graff

Acme Mills: Advancing Military Textiles Through History As outlined in the article "Military Textiles: Features, Characteristics and Materials," military textiles, also known as armed forces textiles, play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of soldiers in diverse and challenging environments. Throughout history, military textiles have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of warfare. From ancient civilizations utilizing animal skins and furs for protection to the sophisticated high-tech materials integrated into modern uniforms, the journey of military textiles reflects the advancements in human ingenuity and technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHC95Wrj

"Glad to be here." If you've seen the newly released Blue Angels documentary, you may have picked up on this utterance in between the phenomenal aerial sequences. At any time there are seven US Navy (and United States Marine Corps) aviators that make up the Flight Demonstration Squadron, out of more than 7,000 current naval aircrew. Fewer than 300 pilots have ever served in The Blues, far less than the number of aviators that have graduated TOPGUN. The Blue Angels are special, but the 158 active duty sailors and marines that constitute the team don't view themselves as that. They are a part of something greater, and extraordinarily grateful to be a part of that special team each and every day. The Blue Angels’ greeting, motto, mindset, and ethos is fundamentally "Glad to be here." The phrase is deeply embedded in their high-performance culture, and the attached document by former Blue Angels lead solo pilot John Foley illustrates the power of those four words, for The Blues, and others who seek perfection as a team. If I’m having a bad day at work, or if I ever view myself as being more important than the team and organisation, “Glad to be here” is a grounding statement. #pilottraining #blueangels #aviation #usnavy #navalaviation #teamwork

"Glad to be here"! Thank you, John Foley, for sharing your insights and clearly explaining the importance of this mindset and the relevance of the Diamond Performance Framework to high-performing teams. Thank you Alexander Robinson for sharing! Here are few quotes that resonated with me: Closing the Gap • “Sustained success requires constant improvement.” 🔄 The Brief—Focused Preparation • “In the real world, nobody is telepathic or psychic. If you want people to understand what you’re trying to accomplish, you have to explain it—in detail.” 🧠 • “The brief contains the relevant details that people need before they get started.” 📋 Contracts—Disciplined Execution • “Execution through trust” 🤝 The Debrief—Celebrate Your Victories • “The debrief is an inward look for an outward result.” 🔍➡️🌟 • “The key to the debrief is total honesty.” 🗝️🗣️ • “It is the most important facet of the Diamond Performance Framework and should be embedded firmly in your organization’s culture.” 💎 • “You cannot improve your performance unless you are totally honest about what you did right—and what you did wrong.” 📈📉 The Drive for Continuous Improvement • “With training and practice, I kept getting better—and so can you!” 🚀 The Yellow Helmet • “A culture of excellence doesn’t exchange one set of skills and values for another—it builds on those skills and values, raising them to a higher level.” ⛑️🌟 Read more below 👇 hashtag #highperformance #teamdynamics #GladToBeHere #leadership

'The Noise of Battle' by Tony Colvin, now available in a new edition, offers a detailed examination of the British Army’s final breakthrough west of the Rhine in early 1945. Focusing on the critical Rhineland battles in February and March, this book provides a clear and comprehensive look at one of the last major operations of World War II. Structured in three main parts, the book first outlines the key battles (Part I), including The Battle of the Rhineland, The Battle of Kervenheim, and The Battle of Winnekendonk. These chapters offer a step-by-step analysis of each engagement, with clear maps and tactical overviews that highlight the challenges faced by British forces and their adversaries, the German paratroopers and infantry. Part II shifts focus to those involved, providing insight into the various military divisions, from the 3rd British Infantry Division to the 8th Fallschirmjäger Division, as well as civilians caught in the conflict. These sections are enriched with personal accounts, offering a human perspective on the war’s impact beyond strategic movements. Finally, Part III, Why? An Explanation, explores the reasons behind the operational decisions and outcomes, analyzing the broader military strategy of the time. This section provides crucial context for understanding the importance of the battles west of the Rhine in shaping the final phase of the war in Europe. More about the book here: https://lnkd.in/eJqMHpSd