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For many, the United States Army has provided an array of experiences, opportunities, and life lessons that most would not have received otherwise. For those who make the decision to enlist, do so without knowing the outcome of their enlistment. Because of this, senior enlisted leaders and/or Sergeants Major should ensure their Soldiers remain prepared for battle on and off the battlefield and long after their transition out. Therefore, directing a Soldier towards the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP), supports commanders and Sergeants Major with motivating their Soldiers to achieve their career, educational, and occupational goals (Department of the Army, 2016). If Sergeants Major wants to develop their Soldiers in preparation for the 21st century workforce, then they must help shape their understanding of globalization, U.S. labor, technology, and economic trends.

While Sergeants Major serves at various capacities from battalion level and above, their many obligations centers around talent management and retention. Through talent management, the Sergeant Major will aid subordinates with presenting only their best within their assigned role (Sergeants Major Course, 2021b). Further, in preparation for them reaching their desires in the 21st century workforce, Sergeants Major must counsel their Soldiers on the SFL-TAP. Sergeants Major should follow-up with their Soldiers after attending SFL-TAP to help answer any questions or just to show genuine care and concern (Department of the Army, 2016). Moreover, personnel working in the 21st century must be versatile and able to compete in the global arena because companies continually expand internationally. Likewise, depending on the age of the Soldier and how technologically savvy they are will determine the outcome of their marketability (Sergeants Major Course, 2021a).

References

Department of the Army. (2016). Soldier for Life –Transition Assistance Program(AR 600-81).