Leader Development

Your Role in the Process as a Field Grade Leader

Leader development is one of the most important contributions we make to the United States Army. We use leader development to build a foundation in the profession, instill unit culture, and evaluate subordinate leader attributes. This is the “what” of leader development, the focus areas a Commander emphasizes based on their perspective and experience. As Field Grade Leaders, the “what” is important, but we must also focus on the “how” of leader development.

Photo credit - 1st Squadron (Airborne), 91st Cavalry Regiment Facebook Page

Leaders from 1st Squadron (Airborne), 91st Cavalry Regiment prepare for a jump. Oct 27th, 2017.

Field Grade Leader Profile – LTC Ian Palmer

In this article we interview LTC Ian Palmer, an extremely successful leader and professional team builder. LTC Palmer discusses leadership at the Field Grade level and tools he has employed over the years to manage time, tasks, and priorities. 

LTC Palmer commissioned as an Armor Officer from Notre Dame in 1997. Assignments include Fort Hood, Wuerzburg, Schweinfurt, Fort Polk, The Pentagon, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and Fort Benning. LTC Palmer has served in various positions as a Field Grade Leader including Squadron S3 and XO, Brigade Combat Team XO, Stryker Squadron Commander, and as Squadron Commander for the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade.

Photo by Chaplain Paul Alexander - 13 April 2017

LTC Palmer (right) addressing the formation