Posted on Dec 1, 2014
NCOs, What was the hardest part of your transition from lower enlisted to NCO?
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I always hear about how hard it can be sometimes when a Soldier leaves the lower enlisted ranks and joins the NCO Corps. What did you find to be the most difficult part? What was the best part?
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The hardest part is separating the friendships that you had with the other Junior Enlisted that you were just a part of. It got easier when I remembered that Regs, ARs, Policies were not written by me. However, as an NCO, it was my job to enforce them. It caused me a little bit of strife at first, but eventually it all worked out.
The one thing you cannot do: Do not compromise. Once you do, they own you.
The one thing you cannot do: Do not compromise. Once you do, they own you.
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To manage friendships from your leadership role. Can be very toxic at times.
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I received transfer orders when I was promoted. My biggest challenge was learning how the new unit operated.
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