Center for Junior Officers

A template for how leaders of enabling units can communicate with maneuver commanders by making recommendations, explaining capabilities, and being proactive. By LTC Michael Carvelli juniorofficer.army.mil/fighting-as-an…

JMRC’s Skynet Platoon shares how Soldiers can survive and fight in the multi-domain environment through concealment, maneuver, and UAS integration. Thank you to CPT Joshua Cox, SSG Samuel Gordon, and SSG Eric Navarro for their contributions. juniorofficer.army.mil/defeating-the-…

Deployments challenge junior officers beyond their primary duties, often demanding adaptability, wellness management, proactive leadership, and moral integrity maintenance. 1LT Czarnogursky shares deployment insights for junior officers. juniorofficer.army.mil/3-deployments-…

An NCO writes for the Center for Junior Officers. MSG Albert Keever explains how ethical fading erodes integrity and offers tools for Army Officers to strengthen ethical decision-making. Check the Box or Check Your Compass juniorofficer.army.mil/check-the-box-…

Land Forces Crucial to ‘True Strategic Terrain’ in Pacific Paper Warns Against Overlooking Human Dimension, Partnerships #ReadMore: loom.ly/I1lDgn4 #LANPAC2025 #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy #landforces #paper #strategic #pacific #indopacific

U.S forces close with and destroy the enemy. But how close? One kilometer, 300 meters, hand grenade range? How about close enough to hear your enemy’s last words? Leadership at Zero Meters: Combatives for Building Lethal Teams juniorofficer.army.mil/leadership-at-…

Junior Officers need more than reading lists. Reading is a tool, but not the only one—leaders grow through thinking, reflecting, experiencing, and engaging with others in meaningful ways juniorofficer.army.mil/stop-the-readi…

Another CJO Article selected by the Chief of Staff of the Army as an article of the month. The 3rd time this year. lnkd.in/e5FAzuzU Junior leader contributions to the profession are valuable and are being seen at the highest levels.

Captain Carmody champions a philosophy of moderation for Army leaders. Through moderation, leaders can avoid the burnout of extremes, make wiser decisions, and model sustainable habits for those they lead. juniorofficer.army.mil/in-all-things-…

CPT Nicholas Keyes a U.S. Army Civil Affairs officer reflects on a recent deployment to Syria and how the relationships he built and maintained led to his success. juniorofficer.army.mil/in-sof-relatio…

Fire Support Officer Planning Products resource for download 1LT Thomas Messner of the 101st Airborne Division has compiled a Fire Support Officer resource that includes editable and printable FST workbooks, planning guides, reference sheets and more juniorofficer.army.mil/resource/fire-…

Forget quick fixes—authentic mentorship demands vulnerability, patience, and trust, pushing mentors and mentees beyond comfort zones toward true growth. Authentic Mentorship – Buzzwords to Breakthroughs juniorofficer.army.mil/authentic-ment…

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