Journal Reflection Assignment- Force Readiness Issue. Topic of Journal: Write a 500-word substantive journal entry in APA format with a minimum of three cited sources. Analyze the concepts and theories you read about in F401, F402, F403, F405; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and theories, describe the contracting structure of an organization (F402) and how the SGM can influence the commander to leverage money as a weapon system through the use of CERP or fiscal appropriations processes (F403) to gain contracting support to the organization during unified land operations (F405). As part of your description ensure that you either address operational contract support principles or the contractor management process based upon your readings associated with F401. Army doctrine teaches us that journaling is a tool to help expand ones knowledge (self-awareness). Doctrine emphasizes that leaders read about, write about, and practice their profession. As a senior Army leader, you are constantly preparing yourself through lifelong learning and broadening experiences. Self-awareness enables leaders to recognize their strengths and weaknesses across a range of conditions and progressively employ strengths to correct weaknesses. Competent and confident leaders make sense of their experience and use it to learn more about themselves. Journals and after-action reviews (AARs) are valuable tools in gaining an understanding of ones experiences and reactions to changes in conditions. When an individual journals they are developing their critical thinking skills. Critical thinking provides a basis for reflection and continual learning. This type of thinking is purposeful and helps find facts, challenge assumptions, solve problems, and make decisions. Critical and innovative thought are abilities that enable adaptability. This assignment target ELO F400: Introduction to Contracting, F401: Operational Contract Support, F402: Contracting Support to Operational Planning, F403: Money as a Weapons System, F404: Performance Work Statements, and F405: Operational Contracting Support to Division and Brigade Unified Land Operations. Purpose: The purpose of the journal reflection assignment is for the learner to reflect on their learning regarding the topic above.Show more
