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TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT THE BIG THREE POINTS OF FOCUS: TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT

OPERATIONAL SUCCESS:
You must prepare your units to win. Whether called do-
mestically or overseas, you may be asked to deploy and
win with the Soldiers, equipment and training you current-
ly have. You will be prepared for any mission by building
upon that foundation.

SOLDIER LETHALITY:
We hear it constantly, but what does it mean? Individual
readiness is too broad. Leaders need to make sure Soldiers
are training in jobs they’ve been assigned. Make them
practice it during drill weekends. Don’t negate the basics:
marksmanship and field operations have always been, and
always will be, essential to our success. Your Non-commis-
sioned Officers need to be given the time they need to do
this. Build that into your training schedules now.

RELEVANCE:
Recruit the most qualified, then turn them into leaders.
TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD COMMANDER FOCUSES ON Prioritize resources, push to modernize equipment so fed-
eral support transition is seamless. Sustain training envi-
DEVELOPING LEADERS THAT EMPOWER THEIR SOLDIERS ronments, and look to build partnerships that will support

the mission. -D
Story By: Kyle Burns, Texas Military Department Public Affairs

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Army National Guard must their loved ones. Build relationships with employers (PAGE 18) U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Gorby, with 1st Battalion, 143rd (ABOVE) U.S. Army Capt. Raymond Bayane, left, commanding officer of
maintain relevancy by building skills that enable read- and invite them to see what being a Texas Guardsman Infantry Regiment (Airborne), Texas Army National Guard, conducts an Delta Company, and Spc. Joshua Garza, both assigned to 1st Battalion,
iness and lethality. Brig. Gen. Greg Chaney, Deputy is all about. Prepare your Soldiers for the mission by inspection at Fort Worth, Texas, March 22, 2019. The Joint Forcible Entry 141st Infantry Regiment (1-141 IN), Texas Army National Guard, deployed
Adjutent General - Army and commander of the Tex- giving them the tools and resources they need to win. exercise is an annual large-scale air drop and land mobility mission that in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), per-
simulates a contested battlefield scenario as a way of training units for
form weapon-clearing procedures at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 18,
as Army National Guard, and Command Sgt. Major dangerous situations that can occur while deployed. 2019.
Kristopher Dyer, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Texas Army RETAIN THE BEST BY ENABLING THE BEST: (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. DeAndre Pierce) (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amy Picard)
National Guard, have adopted philosophies that will They are in your formations, and you are probably
enable commanders to grow their force in more ways thinking of them right now; the people who make
than one. things happen and keep things running; the people
you can rely on the get the job done. Find out what
These leaders have highlighted ideas they want com- they need and how to get it. Recognize them in front
manders to adopt at all levels. of their peers, and look for opportunities to get them U.S. Army 1st Lt. Johnny Britton assigned to Al-
pha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery
to the next step. Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, and Sgt.
BUILD ON THE LEGACY THAT CAME BEFORE: 1st Class Ramon Ramos, assigned to Headquar-
Read your creeds. Recognize achievements, and high- Leaders need to enable those around them to thrive ters Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 133th
Field Artillery Regiment, Texas National Guard,
light members who utilize disciplined initiative. The and enforce the standards that will push their units compare notes during an Observer Coach /
Texas Army National Guard has consistently answered forward. By doing that, we honor those that came Trainer course in preparation for Exercise Dy-
the call successfully throughout our country’s history. before and those that currently choose to serve namic Front 19 at Grafenwoehr Training Area,
Germany, Feb. 14, 2019. (U.S. Army National
Know your lineage, know your history and know what with wisdom, courage, temperance and justice. The Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan,
makes us great. American people trust us, the profession of arms, to 382nd Public Affairs Detachment)
be ready when called and to operate in their best in-
IT’S ALL ABOUT BALANCE: terests in the homeland, warfight and state partner-
Keep in mind that Soldiers need balance in their lives: ships. The best time to honor their trust is before we
family, employers and service. Know your troops and are called.

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