My Top 5 Lessons from the Army Pre Command Course

I spent two weeks at the Army Pre Command Course at Fort Leavenworth, KS. We heard from Army senior leaders, and we studied how to lead large organizations. I had a great time at the course, and I learned a ton! Here are my top 5 lessons learned.

[roberteichelberger]

You were my brigade commander as a SSG. I’m a 1SG now and used this video today during company NCOPD. Why recreate the wheel, you covered it expertly!

[espiegeraldo]

Sir Eric your legacy will remain in the hearts of all heroes. God bless you always🙏🙏🙏❤️

[AlexWhy]

Sir, this was great insight. I’m currently attending MLC and this clearly helped me have a better understanding of mission command. Many thanks!

[usakorjb]

I only watched 2 of your videos so far and I feel like I learned more from you in less than 10 min than I have in 8 years in the Army. All I ever wanted to do is promote positive change in every thing I do.

[AlexZ-lcnl]

Im gonna be honest, I have worked for industry for 5 years now and I just got into Med school...I decided to apply for the Army as an officer. I believe the leadership attribute and philosophy of honor is above and beyond the politics of jobs where you are dispensable and sometimes not allowed to grow as a professional due to poor management. This is great!

[Rey-xjte]

Found this gem! YouTube finally got a recommended video right!

[sgmotto]

Well done sir, I will borrow your top 5 and share that with my SNCO's.

[dad]

I really appreciate you sharing your lessons learned with your experience in failing forward.

Thank you 🙏

[timothylawn]

LTC Lopez, great clip. I am completing my Masters in Strategic Studies at UTEP, and completing the Army Sergeant Major Course! - Hooyah! Keep the good stuff coming. SGM Tim Lawn

[Zephiespapa]

Thanks for sharing Eric. We are sharing this with our CGSC students. Keep up the videos. I was impressed by Ready First 6 videos from his time in command. A great way to increase touch points with your troops and also those outside your command. Mac from ATT

[cameronsinnett]

Nice short video! I first learned these concepts from watching General Perkins discuss leadership. Great job at spreading doctrine sir!

[moniqueeddins]

great job sure, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[Galaxy-zc-yo]

Interesting. Might go watch this from the beginning to learn more.

[lead_farmer]

You are amazing, gonna use this info and reform our defence force :D no jokes

[danielvillarreal]

Mission Command is a new term to me. How’s it defined and how does it contrast with other terms and concepts these days? Thank you!

[masonspoppa]

Point one used to be common practice across the Army. NCO led organizations could/can routinely outperform any other organization formula. PFCs and SPCs were routinely in charge of tasks now assigned to SSGs. The same goes all the way up the pipe. The more you push down authority, the more ownership is taken by the subordinate. By making it their task from start to finish, their desire to ensure success is exponentially greater. Great video Sir!

[robertcruz]

No one in the Military should be on Face Book.