As an NROTC Midshipmen about to commission in roughly two months, what advice do you have for a newly minted 2nd Lt?

2015-03-05T11:51:28-05:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2015 11:57 AM

2015-03-05T11:57:20-05:00

Best advice I can give you is to listen to your NCO's and gain knowledge from them. If they are worth their strips they will keep you out of trouble and provide mentorship.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2017 3:01 PM

2017-01-29T15:01:19-05:00

Listen to your NCOs, seek their counsel before you make a decision.

That being said, don't ever be scared to make a decision. YOU are ultimately responsible.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2018 5:18 PM

2018-02-07T17:18:14-05:00

Not exactly how I stumbled on your post, but since it’s been 3 years and you’re now a 1LT, what advice would you give to your old MIDN self who posted this? What advice do you have for the MIdshipman who posted this question? Just a little flip on the question and a retrospective introspective.

Response by CPT Daniel Cox made Sep 27 at 2019 3:27 AM

2019-09-27T03:27:22-04:00

Transfer to the Army.
Seriously, listen to your senior NCO's, their job is to train you, not the other way around. ROTC did not give you everything you need to be a successful officer. Continue to ask what more can I do.