I agree, squadron commander was the best - it really made me learn in depth about the whole program, not just what interested me. 

I would also add that I liked being a Group Commander the least.  Not that it was a terrible experience, just ranking them.  Lots of responsibility, yet mostly dependant upon the unit commanders to execute on their responsibilities and feeling like I had to spend a lot of time reminding them. 

Agree about the group commander experience.

Mine was like trying to stay on a bucking bronco for the count -- when not seeming to be in the center of a bench vice.

So much responsibility, so many personalities, so personal, so many problems to iron out, so much accountability, so un-rewarding. Then I saw the movie, "Command Decision," an realized it was the nature of such a command assignment.

Good luck!

Quote from: Eclipse on February 11, 2014, 08:31:35 PM
Term limits aside, I've felt this way since the day I left my CC pin on the desk (earlier then I had to).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrJiU9BOEBI

"While you're there, can rmake a difference..."

Thanks for posting that!

I thought Group Command would be ten times more fun than Squadron Commander since I have ten Squadrons. That was my first mistake.

I would do it again but I pefer to be a mentor for the next generation. 

 Just concentrate on doing the right thing and don't worry about getting fired. Too many commanders do just enough to not get fired. Don't be afraid to upset a few applecarts.