1. CO/1stSgt Introduction and Initial Guidance
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2. Agenda Mission Intent Background
TRNGCMD and SOI-E Commanders’ Principles, Rules, and Priorities
Specific Areas of focus
Actions to avoid
Way-ahead
Questions and informal discussion
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3. AITB Mission
Develop infantry small unit leaders and provide advanced skills training through professional instructors in order to empower Marines for service throughout the Operating Forces.
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4. Intent Purpose: Method: Endstate:
Provide all members of the command with an understanding on the background and vision of the AITB Command leadership.
Method:
Informal presentation (interaction encouraged)
Display alignment with HHQ
Focus on critical areas
Endstate:
All hands gain an understanding of individual and unit performance expectations, areas of specific focus, and guidance for future command actions.
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5. Background CO 1stSgt Infantry Officer Proud Irish heritage
Operational experience: UDPs, Iraq, Afghanistan, MEUs, Foreign Disaster Relief, Joint & Multinational operations, Security Forces, and Ground/SOF Planner
Majority of service on West Coast and Hawaii
Married, 4 children
1stSgt
Aviation Ordnance
Born and raised in Louisiana
Operational experience: Afghanistan (MALS-16), MEU (3/6)
Drill Instructor, AMOI
Married, 2 children
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6. Training Command 5 Principles
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7. Digger’s Rules
Do Unto Others What You would Have Done Unto You. Viewed from the Prism of a Mentor, Teacher, and Parent.
Lead by Example, Morally, Mentally, and Physically.
Never be an Enabler to an Individual’s Decision to give up their Hope or their Integrity.
Maintain Accountability of all Personnel, Equipment, and Ammunition.
Never assume someone knows, or that someone has done it.
Add depth to the bench: mentor!

8. Combat Instructors The COG and the CV
“Leaders don’t create followers they create more leaders” Tom Peters
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impacts lasts in your absence.” Sharyl Sandberg

9. Digger-6’s Priorities Safety Example (Morally, Mentally, Physically)
Mentoring
Professionalism (Master your trade)
Ethics
Resilience

10. Expectations E Pluribus Unum Self challenge – Team enable
Be a proactive thinker and eternal student
Set the example and make enduring impacts
Envision and prepare Marines for realistic employment  the current and future Operating Environment
Above and beyond service for those we lead and serve
Endurance
Peak of combat, mental, and spiritual fitness
Repair, reflect, and prepare
Balance
Safety with challenging training
Work and personal life/family
Quiet, unspoken professionalism
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11. Actions to avoid Any unprofessional behavior Unsafe acts Incompetence
Failing to perform specifically assigned duties
Sub-standard cleanliness
Decreased levels of fitness (all types)
Lack of attention to detail
Sourcing information without citing specific reference
Mismanagement of time
Poor processes
Actions without effects
Identifying problems without presenting proposed solutions
Assigning blame to others (especially external USMC units)
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12. Way-Ahead Formal Command Philosophy Updated Command Policies
Command Climate and EEO Surveys
Formally meet every member of the AITB Team
Counselings, observations of performance, and proactive development
Battle Rhythm and process refinements
Constant engagement with service-level leadership, and adjacent and sourcing units
Proactive SA on USMC employment that impacts/shapes AITB and SOI training
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