Do you think having a degree makes you a better soldier in regards to being an Officer?

SGT <br><br>The school of hard knocks provides great instruction at the user level. Officers, even brand new Platoon Leaders, have to think more strategically, in terms of the big picture. I think the overall experience and education you receive while pursuing a degree does make you a better person, not in the sense of better than others, but better than you were before you started the path to your degree.<br><br>At the end of the day we need both types of leaders, and more importantly we need leaders with both types of educations. <br>

There are a lot of ways to gain experience and develop character. &nbsp;It comes down to the individual, not their resume'. &nbsp;I will, however, always encourage a soldier to always seek out more education. &nbsp;A background in Hard Knocks with a degree from UNC sounds like a dangerous combination to me.

A degree is just another tool in your Leadership tool bag. If you're a poor leader, then having a degree doesn't help.

If you're a good leader, having a degree will give you more knowledge that you can use to be even a better leader.