"You’re probably not enabling mission command if you’re sitting right next to your boss," said Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston. A soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon. What better way to celebrate your final reenlistment than to have two of the Army's most senior leaders take part? The sergeant major and others see physical training as critical for leadership development. Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer of Army Special Operations Command will be the 17th Sergeant Major of the Army. Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer currently serves as the top NCO for Army Special Operations Command. Soldiers who want expert badges may soon have to knock these exercises in full kit, including helmet, body armor and combat boots. The Army will continue temporary NCO promotions, but the clock may be ticking on the service's vision for on-demand promotions. The new fiscal year brings challenges both old and new for the Army — implementation of a new fitness test, concerns over barracks conditions and more. The service has gone back to its surge-era tattoo policies as recruiting falters. Load More