| The AGR Training NCO has a vital role is the success | | | | in command, you need to do the same thing. |
| of his or her Army National Guard company. | | | | One way to build a relationship with your AGR staff |
| In most units, the Training Sergeant works with the | | | | is through effective counseling. You should sit down |
| full-time Supply Sergeant and Administration Sergeant | | | | with your entire staff and determine responsibilities |
| and works directly for the Readiness NCO. | | | | and goals. |
| The primaries duties of the Training NCO include | | | | Each staff member should have a list of priorities. I |
| schools and training. He or she enrolls soldiers in | | | | call these the big 3. These priorities are the most |
| school, ensures they are prepared for training, and | | | | important things they do. |
| follows up with the soldiers as needed. The Training | | | | For instance, your Training NCO's priorities might be |
| NCO also resources training areas and training | | | | (1) schools, (2) resourcing training areas and |
| equipment for drill weekend and Annual Training. | | | | equipment, and (3) assisting the Readiness NCO as |
| As a company commander, it's important that you | | | | needed. |
| work with your full-time AGR Staff. Most of the | | | | Once they know their priorities, they know how to |
| time, you will work with the Readiness NCO and let | | | | effectively manage their time. |
| him or her give guidance to the AGR Staff members. | | | | In summary, your Training NCO has a really important |
| While I was in company command, I formed a good | | | | job. And, they will have a major impact on whether |
| working relationship with all my AGR staff. If you are | | | | or not the company commander is successful. |