Thefirearmblog iconThefirearmblogSep 18, 2026

Supervisor Skill Gaps Nobody Talks About

This week is an editorial, and the topic is the promotion process that turns good officers into untrained supervisors overnight, and the specific skill gaps that follow them onto the shift. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers, whose support keeps this column going every week.

Supervisor Skill Gaps Nobody Talks About

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Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers, whose support keeps this column going every week.

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This week is an editorial, and the topic is the promotion process that turns good officers into untrained supervisors overnight, and the specific skill gaps that follow them onto the shift. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers, whose support keeps this column going every week.

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