Posted on Aug 21, 2018
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So I recently screwed up pretty badly, had my DRB, going higher. If I'm still in by the end of it, any advice on how to pick myself back up after the process of punishment is done?
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Maj John Bell
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It may seem like I'm being a smart ass but I really am not.

1. When you think about doing something wrong, don't.
2. If you are given something to do spare no effort to do it the best you are able.
3. Make sure you plan and avoid painting yourself into a corner.

Sooner or later you'll get a sign that the command has faith in you again.
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I appreciate every bit I get, thank you sir.
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SN (Join to see) - Excellent advice from Maj John Bell.
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Take the punishment. Make no excuses, blame no one, and alienate yourself from whatever got you in a bind. When it's over, be the service member you wanted to be when you came in. Forward momentum is key. Like a shark, if you stop swimming, you drown.

Good luck.
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Sorry for the late reply. Appreciate the advice. Love the end, I'll try remembering that one.
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Pick yourself up by volunteering, going to boards (not sure if the Navy does them), be a hard worker, and most importantly stay our of trouble. Keep your head held high and persevere through this hardship.

Its time to start swimming, so stay afloat and don't drown. Not sure what a DRB is by the way.
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DRB is a Disciplinary Review Board. You go in the chief mess and they yell at you etc. Also what are boards?
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