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Originally Posted by mark46th
When my nephew went from ROTC college grad on to active duty, I told him the first thing he should do when ...
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The advice I got was:
After the first run, don't look tired.
On the first road movement (I started as Mech Infantry) don't get lost.
The first time anyone talks to you, listen.
and
First time, last time, always -- take responsibility for everything, and hold subordinates accountable for thier performance.
Except for the misconception that only Officers are trained in leadership he has quite a few things correct. We should consider the source and his audiance -- he's a newbie writing to newbier-ers.