 I'm Major General Brad Becker from the Military District of Washington, and I want to talk about the Not In My Squad campaign, specifically how leaders play a critical role in empowering squad leaders to make an impact at their level. The Not In My Squad campaign reinforces the principles of mission command, such as the use of mission orders, exercising disciplined initiative, and building cohesive teams through mutual trust. What specifically can leaders do? First, they can block time for squad leaders to conduct meaningful training, which will help strengthen relationships and build cohesiveness within their squads. The second thing leaders can do is listen and empower. Leaders should listen to and empower squad leaders so they can implement solutions to challenges at their level. Finally, follow up with your squad leaders to make sure they are getting the support that they need. The Not In My Squad campaign is critically important to the Army because empowered junior leaders will make your unit ready for any mission.