Posted on Jun 10, 2015
CPL Zachariah Chitwood
14.5K
29
25
6
6
0
I'm just wondering what some of the advice that y'all have received has served you well. For me, it was from my Drill Sergeant. Thirteen years later, I still remember his words. "Private, one day you'll be a leader. Let me tell you something. You'll meet many men who are here to further their own careers, and they have no problem throwing their men under the bus to get that next promotion. Look at these Privates and see how some of them are barely cutting it? Remember that. Remember that when you become a leader. Never forget where you came from. Never forget that you were a Private once, too.". Drill Sergeant MacIntosh, thank you! That advice served me very well, Drill Sergeant.
Posted in these groups: College advice Advice
Avatar feed
Responses: 15
SGT Team Leader
3
3
0
"It's always darkest before dawn. Keep your head up and you are going to see the morning."-SSG Williams (Basic)

"Come talk to me. I've been there."-SGT Scott

"Good job, Mulder. At ease."- MAJ Roland (my mentor)

I've had some great NCOs and officers over the years. I will never forget 'em.
(3)
Comment
(0)
CPL Zachariah Chitwood
CPL Zachariah Chitwood
9 y
That's all great advice and encouragement! I would have to agree with you, you certainly had some great leadership.
(1)
Reply
(0)
SGT Team Leader
SGT (Join to see)
9 y
As a leader, I don't believe you have to be a great philosophizer. Your troops will remember the small stuff.
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
CPT Bob Moore
3
3
0
Learn from all of your leaders, the good and the bad. Learn what to do from the good ones, and what not to do from the bad ones.

I still use that advice (and pass it on to others, too)
(3)
Comment
(0)
CPL Zachariah Chitwood
CPL Zachariah Chitwood
9 y
Excellent advice, Sir!
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
CW4 Craig Urban
2
2
0
I am so mad I can eat tar and nicotien. Or jane fonda and her brother can go see the devil.
(2)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

close