Posted on Oct 24, 2017
Do cadets actually outrank non-commissioned officers?
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Are you fhgjjiing kidding me?!?!?! This is even a question. This would be the last day on this freggin planet for a cadet that even wasted my time with this nonsense.
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Cadets were training not given authority to boss anyone around. I remember one time I asked a bunch of cadets if they would turn in their druggy friend. It was fun listening to all the answers. The proper answer was I don't have druggy friends.
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The only interaction with NCOs cadets should be worried about is being coached/mentored/developed by them. This process will continue long after they commission, particularly if they are lucky enough to take a command one day. I wouldn't be successful without my 1SG at my side daily.
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About half the NCO's I know of on the ship would probably take a little monster down a notch if he thought that in the USN, at least on small ships!
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SN Jay Perry
We would refer all of them as 'sir' but if they were not wearing khaki they got treated as non-rated. We would show them what to do and correct them if necessary. However, I did watch one stroll into the first class mess snag someone personal cup and get a cup of joe from their pot! That was a different kind of attitude adjustment!
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