| Prior to taking company command, I visited the local | | | | stories" that the author used to get his point across. |
| PX to find some helpful resources about company | | | | I also enjoyed how the author talked about your |
| command. As I scanned the bookshelf at the PX, I | | | | "why." He made you think about "why you want to |
| noticed a catchy, reddish colored book with Captain's | | | | be a CO" in the first place. I also enjoyed when he |
| bars on it. The title said: "Company Command: The | | | | discussed what makes a good CO and what a first |
| Bottom Line" by MG (ret) John Meyer. | | | | sergeant expects from his or her CO. |
| I scanned through the table of contents, read the | | | | The only downside of the book is that it is geared |
| author bio and decided to purchase the book. | | | | more towards Active Duty company commanders. |
| Let me start by saying that I found the book very | | | | There isn't too much information about United States |
| helpful. It was well written, easy to understand and | | | | Army Reserve or Army National Guard company |
| organized in a logical manner. | | | | commanders. |
| MG Meyer covered the basics such as UCMJ actions, | | | | Although the book was published in 1990 (some 20 |
| supply, administration, maintenance, physical fitness, | | | | years ago) most of the advice is still applicable. |
| the company commander (CO) and first sergeant | | | | In conclusion, this book is a great investment for |
| relationship, discipline and much more. | | | | your military education and professional development. |
| What I enjoyed most about the book was the "war | | | | I recommend it to any current CO or aspiring CO. |