Posted on Sep 23, 2021
What is the “officer look” and what are some unspoken rules that officers should follow?
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One of my PLs in the past never wore any wet/cold weather gear in garrison and his uniform was always sharp. He seemed to follow a whole different set of rules when we were in garrison. However, in the field he was never scared to get dirty or do the hard work. So I want to know what these rules are and if many officers still for follow them, or is this a thing of the past? I’ve always been intrigued by the officer standard and the pride that comes with it.
(One of the rules should be all officers should know how to read a map lol)
(One of the rules should be all officers should know how to read a map lol)
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Look up all the 2Lt jokes and try NOT to be any of them. However, keep your sense of humor for when you do, and you will. We all do go through it. That said, once you put on the uniform as a commissioned officer, act like you are in it whether or not you are wearing it. I am talking about being professional; there's always someone watching you. And don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. The troops will respect you for it.
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- Be tactically and technically proficient. In combat branches this must be achieved to gain trust from the platoon. The NCOs don't want to give the platoon to an ignorant PL.
- Roll up your sleeves and work with the soldiers. Suffer with the troops.
- Listen to the NCOs. If they are professional, their major goal is to make you competent.
- Be humble.
- Read your commander's Command Philosophy so you can start thinking about leadership.
- Take care of the soldiers.
- Roll up your sleeves and work with the soldiers. Suffer with the troops.
- Listen to the NCOs. If they are professional, their major goal is to make you competent.
- Be humble.
- Read your commander's Command Philosophy so you can start thinking about leadership.
- Take care of the soldiers.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
Never act like you are too important to work with the soldiers.
Reward the unit for meeting the overarching objectives.
Have some dam fun.
Reward the unit for meeting the overarching objectives.
Have some dam fun.
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The only "look" I'm familiar with is when they're "lost and confused" --- wear the appropriate uniform properly and you'll be fine. No shame in wearing snivel gear either.
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