This paper describes the issues and concerns of a Task Force J6 SGM while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). I talk about that challenges that I experienced fulfilling the role of a Sergeant Major position while only a Sergeant First Class while also fulfilling the role as the only Automation Information Systems (AIS) technician supporting the battle staff. I discuss what training I had received at that point in my career that assisted me in performing the job of the 16 SGM. I make recommendations on how to counter some of the problems of working on an over tasked staff.

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