Posted by Ted Underhill from Victoria BC Canada on November 27, 2021 at 12:33:40:
In Reply to: Re: Bachelor of Arts in Weekend Warrioring? posted by Mary Harrison on November 26, 2021 at 20:23:57:
Absolutely! I couldn't agree more with you. The first course that a soldier takes, be they and Officer or NCM will determine
their attitudes towards leadership, towards NCM's (or Officers), and a whole host of other issues. That first GMT or PH 1/2 is
usually so different from their previous civvy experiences that it is not surprising that almost every soldier remembers vividly
their recruit course. The manner in which their section commanders, platoon warrant and platoon officer conducted themselves forms
the basis for deciding what is the norm in their platoon (and by extension the CF). How does this relate to higher educations? I
am in favour of anyone pursuing a higher education, but that will not necessarily guarantee a better leader. If the basics were
not there before, they certainly won't be there after a four year undergraduate program. Number one on my test of leadership - lead
by example! Number two, know your subordinates and promote their welfare. They don't teach that in University!