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JMART5 · 12-09-2011, 20:04

I agree with Zorro. Finish college (it's paid for), join the Infantry and get your formal training done. Like Zorro, that's what I did and I strongly recommend it. What you learn in institutional training is the bare minimum. When you get to your unit, listen to your platoon sergeant and learn with/from your soldiers and other NCOs. Earn their respect and good things will happen. The 4-5 years will go by fast and you'll have the chance to take on increasing levels of responsibility (company XO, scout PL, mortar PL). Then, if you make it through SFAS and SFQC, you'll be better prepared to join the NCOs on a team. That's my recommendation--good luck.

12-09-2011, 20:04	#4
JMART5 Quiet Professional Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 97	I agree with Zorro. Finish college (it's paid for), join the Infantry and get your formal training done. Like Zorro, that's what I did and I strongly recommend it. What you learn in institutional training is the bare minimum. When you get to your unit, listen to your platoon sergeant and learn with/from your soldiers and other NCOs. Earn their respect and good things will happen. The 4-5 years will go by fast and you'll have the chance to take on increasing levels of responsibility (company XO, scout PL, mortar PL). Then, if you make it through SFAS and SFQC, you'll be better prepared to join the NCOs on a team. That's my recommendation--good luck. __________________ "Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” Shaquille ONeal
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