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What traits would be present in a soldier, specifically a SOF soldier that would make you say "Wow, I wish that guy worked for me." or traits that would make him especially well-suited for the SOF world?
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It doesn't have to be just SOF. This particular idea works in the conventional forces area as well.
To me, the ideal Soldier is the one that leads from the front (regardless of rank); gets their tasks done on time (or earlier) with little to no guidance/prodding; always gives their best on APFT; maintains proper military bearing; accepts responsibility for their actions; teaches the new troops right from wrong; team player.
To me, the ideal Soldier is the one that leads from the front (regardless of rank); gets their tasks done on time (or earlier) with little to no guidance/prodding; always gives their best on APFT; maintains proper military bearing; accepts responsibility for their actions; teaches the new troops right from wrong; team player.
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PFC (Join to see) - Professional advice. While I know you are doing it out of respect, never address an NCO as Sir/Ma'am. Sir/Ma'am is reserved for Officers and Warrant Officers. For Enlisted, you address individuals by their ranks. For example:
Person to Person (face to face) communication and over the phone
E-1 to E-3 (PVT to PFC): You address them as Private.
E-4 (SPC): You address them as Specialist
E-4 (CPL): You address them as Corporal
E-5 to E-7 (SGT, SSG, SFC): You address them as Sergeant
E-8 (MSG): This one can go either way. You can address them as Sergeant or Master Sergeant. Most won't care.
E-8 (1SG): You address them as First Sergeant
E-9 (SGM and CSM): You address them as Sergeant Major.
Now, for written communication (texts/emails)
You address each grade by their specific rank. For example, when sending an email to me, you would address me as SFC Livingston. So on and so forth.
Person to Person (face to face) communication and over the phone
E-1 to E-3 (PVT to PFC): You address them as Private.
E-4 (SPC): You address them as Specialist
E-4 (CPL): You address them as Corporal
E-5 to E-7 (SGT, SSG, SFC): You address them as Sergeant
E-8 (MSG): This one can go either way. You can address them as Sergeant or Master Sergeant. Most won't care.
E-8 (1SG): You address them as First Sergeant
E-9 (SGM and CSM): You address them as Sergeant Major.
Now, for written communication (texts/emails)
You address each grade by their specific rank. For example, when sending an email to me, you would address me as SFC Livingston. So on and so forth.
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There are common traits that apply to the military and civilian world that make up an excellent soldier or employee. Know your MOS (job) and the basics of the jobs of the people that you work with and may need to cover for. Know the military. Always strive to improve your skills and keep up with the latest changes. You never stop learning and always strive to be one of the best in your profession.
The best do not wait to be told to do something. If you see something that needs to be done, do it without thought of recognition. You are loyal to your teammates and make sure that you have their backs.
If you are weak in an area, work on it to make it a strength. Follow through on all missions (tasks) to completion and never quit.
Be known as a hard worker that gets the job done with little or no guidance and do not shy away from leadership opportunities.
Even the best will make an occasional mistake. Learn from your mistakes and do not make the same mistake twice.
The best do not wait to be told to do something. If you see something that needs to be done, do it without thought of recognition. You are loyal to your teammates and make sure that you have their backs.
If you are weak in an area, work on it to make it a strength. Follow through on all missions (tasks) to completion and never quit.
Be known as a hard worker that gets the job done with little or no guidance and do not shy away from leadership opportunities.
Even the best will make an occasional mistake. Learn from your mistakes and do not make the same mistake twice.
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