The First Sergeant: Getting Started - Softcover

Sasser, Jessie W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615683908 ISBN 13: 9780615683904

Publisher: FirstSergeant.com, 2012

Synopsis

<> Team, before you buy this book please visit Firstsergeant.com. I posted almost all of the same information for free for your convenience. It's my little way of trying to give back to the military for supporting me and my family for over 20 years. If you want buy the book anyway just to show your support, that's cool to. Thanks. 1SG Jessie W. Sasser, US Army Retired In my many years of being an Army mechanic if there is one thing I have learned, it’s "If you can see it and you can touch it then you can fix it". Being a leader is about being a problem solver, it’s about finding the workaround when things present themselves as a challenge. It’s no big secret that the military has been reducing its manpower and will continue to draw down forces. Funding issues across the government, higher standards and little to no tolerance for disciplinary issues are making it more competitive to be in the military. Pressure from higher to weed out problem Soldiers and the need to set yourself apart from your peer’s means that you need to educate yourself in order to be the best. This book is very practical. It provides tools necessary to get you going from day one. Along with experience it will give you that needed advantage to be successful. I have selected topics that are critical and have elaborated on each topic just enough for you to understand the process and the need. Easily understandable and quickly referenced through the table of content. You can address issues as they arise or read the book straight through to familiarize yourself. Now includes 30 flow charts that provide simple guidelines for complicated issues ranging from a Health and Welfare inspection to the Death of a Soldier. It may not make you the subject matter expert but will give you enough information to make quick informed decisions. Full of material that could potentially be spread across several manuals in military doctrine taking days and valuable time to research. However, in case you have a need to go into detail on a certain subject this book also includes reference information.

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About the Author

First Sergeant Jessie W. Sasser entered the United States Army on 21 March 1995 from Orange, TX. Graduated Honor Soldier from Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Knox, KY as a 63T Bradley Fighting Vehicle Mechanic. 1SG Sasser was assigned to 2-8th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Ft. Hood, TX as a mechanic and recovery specialist. While assigned to 2-8 Infantry he won 2nd Brigade Soldier of the Quarter and 4th Infantry Division Mechanic of the Quarter 1997. He also received several commendations for service and support during this time. He was then assigned to 1-6th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division Baumholder, Germany as a maintenance team squad leader. 1SG Sasser won 2nd Brigade Soldier of the Quarter, 2nd Brigade NCO of the Year, Honor Graduate from WLC and deployed to Kosovo with TF Falcon 1999 to 2000. Upon completion of his tour in Kosovo, he was assigned to B FSC, 215th FSB, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, TX. There he served as a Maintenance Platoon Sergeant. In 2003, 1SG Sasser was selected for 1st Special Forces US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. In December 2009 1SG Sasser was assigned to HHC 1st BCT, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, NC. He deployed to Iraq 09-10 with the Brigade Staff in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After returning from deployment he assumed First Sergeant for Delta Troop 3-73 CAV, 1st BCT. 1SG Sasser deployed to Afghanistan in March 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. 1SG Sasser’s military education includes WLC, ALC, SLC, Master Fitness, Airborne, Jumpmaster, Military Free Fall Parachutist (HALO), SERE, Welding, Combatives and the Combat Life Savers Course. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (2OLC); Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC); Joint Service Commendation Medal (1OLC); Army Commendation Medal (3OLC); Army Achievement Medal (5OLC); National Defense Service Medal (1OLC); Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award); Kosovo Campaign Medal (BSS); Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War On Terrorism Service Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal (2CSS); Afghanistan Campaign Medal (CSS); Overseas Service Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 3); NATO Medal; NATO Kosovo; NATO ISAF; Combat Action Badge; Parachutist Badge; Military Free Fall Badge; Mechanic Badge; Drivers Badge Wheel/Track. German Airborne Badge (Bronze); Canadian Airborne Badge (Red); and the Australian Airborne Badge. 1SG Sasser is also a Samuel Sharp Award Recipient.

Edition details

• Publisher: FirstSergeant.com
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0615683908
• ISBN 13: 9780615683904
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 122