The Azimuth Check is an interactive resource for Cadets, Candidates, and new Lieutenants regardless of branch, component, or commissioning source. Our useful tools, stimulating articles, and candid answers to your questions will help you navigate your first years in the Profession of Arms. Our staff of senior NCOs and Officers bring a diverse set of experiences and expertise to the table to enable your development as a Leader of Soldiers.
The Azimuth Check Articles:
- So, your summer training was cancelled… Most Cadet training opportunities are cancelled for summer 2020. This article outlines some simple and constructive ways to develop yourself as a leader.
- Priorities: A Primer Setting and managing priorities is one of the greatest challenges facing junior leaders. The learning curve is steep, especially for new lieutenants, but these best practices and lessons learned will help make sense of it.
- A Beginner’s Guide to Army Doctrine Army doctrine can be confusing when you’re just starting out. Our guide breaks down the various categories of publications and which ones you should read first.
- More than Equal Opportunity Trust is the foundation of any successful team. Leaders at all levels build and maintain the trust of their teams through daily engagement and reaffirming their commitment to equality.
- I’m not sure what to do with my hands The Company Leader contributes some ideas to help Cadets and new commissionees stay sharp, despite a lack of training opportunities.
- Coming Soon- Recommended Readings
Panel Discussions:
Have questions about training, self-development, life as an Army Lieutenant, or your personal/professional future? Send your questions or topic requests to theazimuthcheck@gmail.com and our panel will respond as soon as possible.
- Panel Discussion: Expectations of a New Lieutenant What does my Platoon Sergeant expect of me? What about my Company Commander? Six leaders weigh in to shed some light on the issue.
Cadet Tactical Decision Games
Tactical decision games are a great tool to develop critical thought and decision making in leaders when getting into the field isn’t an option. The TDGs that appear on this page were designed with cadets in mind. We will try to publish new TDGs monthly. If you have an idea for a TDG or a question about one of the featured games, send us an email!
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Tools and Resources
- Army Land Navigation Trainer – A surprisingly good Land Nav sim. Handy if you need some reps at plotting points, terrain association, etc…
- OPORD Template for Cadets – There are a lot of OPORD templates out there. The Company Leader’s OPORD Template is a great tool for BOLC, CCC, Ranger School, etc… but more in-depth than what is required for most Cadet purposes. This tool is designed to fit in your pocket- ensure “layout” settings are on landscape to view pages side by side.
- Cadet Pocket Guide – This pocket guide is designed to assist Cadets in planning and operations at FTX, Cadet Summer Training, etc… Feel free to edit it, make it your own, and carry it with you. We have tailored this product to Cadets at one ROTC program with very positive results. We would love to hear your feedback!
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