Posted on Apr 14, 2015
What is the best way to further your military career?
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As being relatively new to the Army, I'm looking for input on what might be the best way to better my career. Any input would be helpful.
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First and foremost, you need to define what your goals are, both short and long term. Your goals are what are going to drive your actions through your career. Are you staying in or getting out? Do you want to remain enlisted or do you want to become an officer? Etc, etc. Once you have your goals in mind, THEN make your plan. Schooling (both military and civilian) never hurts. Then look at your leaders and see what they have done to get where they are. Part of being a leader is showing your subordinates the way to get to where you are in your career.
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Thank you sir!! I haven't decided where or how far I want to go in the Army yet so I'll have to sit down and figure that out first and go from there.
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SGT Kristin Wiley
I agree, you need to identify your goals. There are many different ways you can further your career and a lot of advice that could be provided on this forum. Without you identifying your goals, any advice we can give will be non-specific. Do you want to be an NCO, do you want to be an officer, a warrant officer? Do you want to make difference in the lives of your peers and subordinates? Do you just want to do the job assigned to you? These are questions you need to ask yourself to develop a career plan.
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Hello Young Troop and how are you?
I always advise my young Soldiers to take advantage of everything you are earning in the Military. Tuition Assistance (T.A.). Even if you only take one class a Semester it sets you up for success in the Military and Civilian life.
Ensure that you have your Self-Structured Development completed as soon as possible. It does not take too long and a requirement.
Start doing Correspondence Courses. These assist in promotion points as well as the College Credits.
Start studying for boards by reading the ARMY Doctrine and Training Publications (ADP's). If you win at certain levels you should receive Awards.
Another thing you can do is try to Volunteer some of your time.
When you attend a Leadership Development Course always do your best! Do not see it as a burden to attend. Stay Focused and try to become the Distinguished Honor Graduate.
All of these will assist you. I hope this helps.
I always advise my young Soldiers to take advantage of everything you are earning in the Military. Tuition Assistance (T.A.). Even if you only take one class a Semester it sets you up for success in the Military and Civilian life.
Ensure that you have your Self-Structured Development completed as soon as possible. It does not take too long and a requirement.
Start doing Correspondence Courses. These assist in promotion points as well as the College Credits.
Start studying for boards by reading the ARMY Doctrine and Training Publications (ADP's). If you win at certain levels you should receive Awards.
Another thing you can do is try to Volunteer some of your time.
When you attend a Leadership Development Course always do your best! Do not see it as a burden to attend. Stay Focused and try to become the Distinguished Honor Graduate.
All of these will assist you. I hope this helps.
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Living the dream SSG (Join to see), Thank you for your input. I'll be using TA as soon as I can because now you have to wait a year after AIT to use it so I have to wait til DEC to start. I'll start studying and going to the board once I'm well prepared. Again I thank you for the advice.
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Oh and since you are at Campbell you need to get to Air Assault and Pathfinder when the opportunity presents itself.
Always take advantage of every opportunity presented to you. Stay Hungry! Self Motivation is the key.
Don't be afraid to spend a little of your own cash on college as well.
Always take advantage of every opportunity presented to you. Stay Hungry! Self Motivation is the key.
Don't be afraid to spend a little of your own cash on college as well.
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