Stanley Mcchrystal Leadership

Multiple Generals have served during war across this nation's great history; however, only a select few have left a legacy of leadership that will be remembered throughout generations of future warfare, Stanley McChrystal is such a leader. He is most remembered for his tenure as the commander of JSOC and utilizing the command to its maximum potential during OEF and OIF. Two of his major achievements during command include the capture of Sadam Huessein and the operation which lead to the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi the leader of Al Qaida in Iraq. The end of his career saw a controversial fall from grace; after assuming command of US Forces in Afghanistan (USFORA) he was cited in a Rolling Stone article for criticizing the Obama Administration's
McChrystal held multiple leadership positions in the unit throughout his career to include battalion command and eventually served as the commander of the Regiment. His experience in the organization gave him insight to their full capabilities and gave him the confidence that the unit could handle an increased role in the Global War on Terrorism.
This decision has left a lasting impact on the unit and on my own career as intelligence professional and Non-Commissioned Officer. Prior to my service in the Regiment, I performed my duties at every echelon, Strategic, Tactical, and “White SOF” which pertains to units that don’t have a command relationship to JSOC. With a desire to broaden my intelligence capability I assessed and was selected to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment. I was presented with unique opportunities for my rank as a Staff Sergeant while serving overseas on my first rotation with the organization. I was put in a position of increased responsibility and given minimal guidance while being expected to execute my mission at the highest level. I effectively utilized the F3EA cycle, developed under McChrystal, against the highest priority enemy networks within Afghanistan, exceeding all expectations of even the most experience NCOs
He changed the view of the military within the IC and created a unique mission for America's most professional and capable units. In a time where the Iraq and Afghanistan wars seemed to be at a tipping point that favored the enemy, he restored a balance and mitigated their advantage as a decentralized organizations. He is responsible for revolutionizing the process which removed America's highest value targets from the battlefield, saving countless American lives, and will ensure America is always prepared for its next, unknown