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I got to say as a kid 18 I was scared really actually of the Khaki and respected more then a god my officer but my 1st LT was actually really cool, in the few times we interacted, he was just a bit older then me, by some 10 years, but I was scared of him. I can remember taking care serving something to the Commanding Officers state room and I dared not look at anything, and got out as fast as possible. Now I just think of them as humans, with a lot of responsibility, as a 43 yo man.
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I'd like to think the Sailors in my division respected me...but to be honest, I think most of the time, it simmered somewhere around "liked" and "hoped the best from". I honestly don't know how anyone can expect much out of a twenty, to twenty-one year old JO fresh out of the Academy, or even those coming from OCS or ROTC. It takes time to learn the ropes, and unfortunately...many of our careers just don't last long enough for our sails to catch the wind. Maybe that's part of the "plan". I do know I had a few senior officers I truly respected...and more than a few I thought were disgraces to the title. The best, were those who put their people first, but still demanded the best from them. Maybe a "good" officer is one who tries to protect subordinates...and a "great" officer is one for whom subordinates will endure any risk to follow.
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Hell no. I respect the rank at a minimum, but frankly, there have been several officers I have served with that haven't been worth the price of the metal they pin on their collars. (yes, I know it's all velcro now)
To respect the person behind the rank, I need to see a combination of effort, leadership, and care about the needs of the Soldier, unit and mission.
To respect the person behind the rank, I need to see a combination of effort, leadership, and care about the needs of the Soldier, unit and mission.
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SSG Robert Perrotto
exactly what you say here SFC. Officers are people, and just like all other people, there are good ones and bad ones. I respected the rank of them all, but some I had no respect for as people.
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