

The Roger Sarnt Podcast
SFC Saeed Cruz
Hi! I am SFC Saeed Cruz, your host for The Roger Sar'nt Podcast! I am a 17 year Active Duty Soldier starting a journey to educate all new recruited and current Soldiers on U.S. Army policies, regulations, standard operating procedures, lifestyle, journey and what it means to be a U.S. Army Soldier. The platform is not limited to those in the Army, it can serve to educate those who have family members that are interested in joining. This way, you can have enough information to make what is going to be one of the most important decisions of your life. Thanks for listening and look forward to hearing from all of you.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! Have any question comments, or ideas for the show? You can send them to my gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and here is my linktree:https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: @roger_sarntFacebook: @rogersarntTikTok: @rogersarnt
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Jul 26, 2023 • 23min
Episode 14 - AER Loan Credit and Continuous Pay Bonus Option for mid-term Soldiers
Send us a textFinancial literacy enables Soldiers to manage their finances effectively and avoid difficulties. This, in turn, promotes financial stability, reduces stress, and fosters overall well-being. As for leaders, it is essential for their leadership roles in the Army. Leaders who are financially literate can mentor and advise their subordinates, help them make sound financial decisions, and act as role models for responsible financial behavior.Sources:Army Emergency Relief Discount https://www.financialfrontline.org/tools-and-resources/educational-videos/ Army Continuous Pay Bonus Option https://www.financialfrontline.org/soldier/continuation-pay/ https://www.financialfrontline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CY23-BRS-CP-Policy.pdf https://www.financialfrontline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Army-Continuation-Pay-Soldier-Checklist-2023.pdf https://www.financialfrontline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Army-FRP-Handout-Continuation-Pay_APR-2023.pdfSupport the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

Jul 19, 2023 • 14min
Episode 13 - Reimbursement for shipping pets starting 2024
Send us a textOverall, allowing pets to PCS with their owners in the Army promotes family readiness, ensures the health and safety of pets and their owners, and is a cost-effective solution for military families.Sources:https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2023/06/29/here-are-the-rules-to-get-reimbursed-for-shipping-a-pet-in-2024/https://www.amc.af.mil/AMC-Travel-Site/AMC-Pet-Travel-Page/https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/pcs-the-basics-about-permanent-change-of-station/Support the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

Jul 12, 2023 • 39min
Episode 12 - Five More Pros and Cons About the Army
Send us a textIn today's episode I give you five more of the pros and cons about the Army. If I had a family member, I would use these to inform them and assist them in making a decision on joining the Army. Sources:https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-calculate-deductions-from-employee-paychecks-398721 https://www.energysage.com/local-data/electricity-cost/tx/bell-county/#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20Bell%20County%2C%20TX,up%20to%20%242%2C184%20per%20year. https://www.tml.org/229/Water-Wastewater-Survey-Results https://www.tml.org/229/Water-Wastewater-Survey-Results https://www.rentdata.org/states/texas/2021Support the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

Jul 4, 2023 • 36min
Episode 11 - The Army's Plan for Ineffective Recruiters
Send us a textThe Army plans to get rid of "ineffective" recruiters. We read multiple articles, in particular, one that can be found on armytimes.com. The bottom line is, if recruiters cannot make one recruit per month for three months straight, they are being reassigned. Also, because of the massive drop in recruits, the Army is overhauling their recruiting training program. Sources:https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/05/11/army-starts-no-penalty-purge-of-ineffective-recruiters/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20biggest%20changes,the%20Army%20for%20temporary%20tours.https://fortune.com/2023/02/13/wokeness-army-military-recruitment-failures-trouble-young-people-attitudes-survey-data/Support the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

Jun 27, 2023 • 26min
Episode 10 - Army Parental Leave Program
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 10 of the Roger Sar'nt Podcast! We kick this season off with a hot topic, The Army Parental Leave Program. There is a lot of talk about Soldiers not getting their entitlements. I want to go on record and address this as well as clear up any doubt for all troops. I walk you through the most important points of the memo and give my personal take as well. It is imperative our troops get what they deserve and work for.Sources:https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dtm/DTM%2023-001.PDF?ver=MNugpajQ7C GC455Y4HNqA%3D%3D#:~:text=o%20Members%20who%20give%20birth,to%20care%20for%20the%20child.https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3345492/service-members-get-extended-parental-leave/#:~:text=The%20Defense%20Department%20issued%20a,of%20at%20least%2024%20months.Support the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

May 21, 2023 • 42min
Episode 9 - Army ranks, responsibilities and pay explained
Send us a textIn this episode, I explain with a hint a jest to all of those who want to join the Army how the enlisted Soldiers ranks work. I talk about every rank, their pay, lenght of time their able to stay in the Army without progressing and their responsibilies. Support the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

May 18, 2023 • 33min
Episode 8 - Are Drill Sergeant getting soft in Basic Training?
Send us a textIn this episode we discuss how the Army has evolved from the infamous "Shark Attack" to the "The 100 yards of Basic Training". We take a look at basic training from the 80s at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Benning and compare it to the basic training of today. Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z2ph7LrB64&t=2shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgCzbIIlJhkSupport the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

May 9, 2023 • 44min
Episode 7 - Is Your Army Career Over After an Article 15?
Send us a textThis one is up close and personal! In this episode I give you my experiences with my own Article 15s. I also explain the impact the Article 15s had on my career. Lastly, I give you some examples on how I overcame adversity after having my situations. Support the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

May 9, 2023 • 19min
Episode 6 - How to use the Army 8 Step Training Model
Send us a textIn this video I walk you through the entire Army 8 Step Trianing Model. I use planning, preparing and executing a Land Navigation Training for a company size element.Support the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b

May 1, 2023 • 25min
Episode 5 - The CBO Threatens Army Benefits
Send us a textIn this episode I talk about what the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) deems as fair options to cut the United States deficit. A grand total of 13 programs were suggested just in refference to our military benefits. This would severly impact active duty, verterans and suvivors of the military community. Please keep in mind, these are suggestions, that could start as early as 2024.Sources:https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2022-news-articles/advocacy/congressional-report-aims-to-cut-deficit,-but-may-cost-retirees-thousands/https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2022-12/58164-budget-options-large-effects.pdfhttps://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2022-12/58163-budget-options-small-effects.pdfSupport the showThanks for listening, please download and leave a review.Remember, you don't have to embrace the suck, if you have the right tools in your ruck! If you have any question comments, or ideas for the show you can send them to my Gmail account: rogersarnt@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Discord: Lintree: https://linktr.ee/rogersarntIG: https://www.instagram.com/roger_sarnt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogersarntTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogersarntDiscord: https://discord.gg/sA5cYD2N7b