Garrison Command: The First 90 Days
Abstract
About this time of year, our U. S. Army War College (USAWC) students have mapped out the academic year in preparation for their assignments after graduation. The students naturally seek to take maximum advantage of the limited time for reflection that is available this year. Across the Army there are several senior service college students who will assume brigade-level command in the summer of 2009 and a handful of them will be garrison commanders with a similar number of IMCOM civilians who are aspiring deputies to garrison commanders (DGCs). In reviewing the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) Web site, one notes that IMCOM is responsible for approximately 110 installations. And, as of October 2008, there were nearly 80 centrally-selected garrison commands (54 cocolonel-level and 24 lieutenant colonel-level, but these numbers are subject to change). Given the nominal command tour is two to three years for lieutenant colonels and three years for colonels, we can expect at a minimum of 30 command transitions during each fiscal year. This article offers suggestions on preparation to assume command and actions for the first 90 days in command.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA590518
Entities
People
- Charles D. Allen
Organizations
- United States Army War College