Posted on Feb 11, 2018
What are some of your expectations for new Junior Officers?
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This June I am humbled for the opportunity to begin my journey as a newly commissioned Officer.
I've been fortunate enough to have a few years of prior service experience on the enlisted side and have a thorough understanding of the importance of this new role.
What are some of the aspects you, as Senior Leaders (NCO/CO), would expect from any newly commissioned Officer?
I've been fortunate enough to have a few years of prior service experience on the enlisted side and have a thorough understanding of the importance of this new role.
What are some of the aspects you, as Senior Leaders (NCO/CO), would expect from any newly commissioned Officer?
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Stand Tall, Look Straight Ahead, and welcome to the world of Leadership, your men will depend on your directions. Salute!
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Note: An old SF SGT once told a new Lt. in the jungles of Panama, "When in doubt, don't do it, find the means to get the mission done." We followed him everywhere for the next 3 months, he didn't know land navigation to well, but I trained him well to get him where he needed to be. Salute!
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Don't sweat the small stuff; don't let it steer you off-course from the identified objectives. NCO's are a goldmine if you can identify the best veins to "mine". Always keep it a priority to make your boss look good; it will reflect back to you. Strive to do the right thing whether anybody is watching or not - whether you ever receive recognition or not. Encourage subordinates, and acknowledge their efforts. They will work harder for you and make you look better.
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Thanks Chief! Your NCOs are definitely the backbone, so I understand the importance of encouraging and developing your soldiers. I appreciate all of the great advice!
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Show up with an open mind and a good attitude. https://www.rallypoint.com/command-post/new-officers-listen-up
New Officers, Listen Up. | RallyPoint
As a newly Commissioned Officer, or as a Cadet aspiring to become an Officer, you may be asking yourself many questions as you get closer to leading your first Platoon. How will I rise to the challenge? How should I “come in”? The first thing you need to adjust is your mindset. Unless you have prior enlisted experience, you have to adjust to the fact that you will not be leading peer Cadets. Cadets are great and wonderful people. They are...
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Great post and thread LTC Jason Mackay! I definitely got a lot of great insight from it. I appreciate it, Sir! Thanks again!
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