TC 1-05
Command and Staff
staff officer recommendations the commander approves. Staff
officers never forget that their recommendations affect soldiers.
Team Player
Staff officers are team players. They cannot complete staff actions
and staff work in a vacuum. They must advise, consult, and cooperate
with others. They are prepared to represent another's decisions and to
sacrifice individual interests when the overall good requires it. Staff
officers maintain a pleasant disposition. This practice contributes to
effective cooperation and coordination.
Effective Manager
Good staff officers effectively manage time and resources. Time is
always critical. Staff officers consider not only their own time, but
that of other staff members and subordinate units as well. Staff
officers recognize that not all projects can be the highest or second
highest priority. They set reasonable suspenses that allow completion
of lower priority (but nonetheless important) projects.
Staff officers are good stewards of resources (people, environment,
and money) the Nation entrusts to their care. They are diligent in
efforts to efficiently manage these resources and preserve the
environment. They avoid waste, destruction, and duplication of
effort.
Effective Communicator
Effective communication is crucial for staff officers. They must be
able to clearly articulate and effectively present information orally, in
writing, and visually (with charts and graphs). Staff officers routinely
brief individuals and groups. They know and understand briefing
techniques that convey complex information in easily understood
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