Posted on Jan 28, 2016
CPT Enrique M.
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I just commissioned earlier this year ( Not prior service) , according to my recruiter I am just awaiting my set of orders so that I can report for my first drill weekend. I know that someone from the recruiting office will take me for my first drill. But I am curious for all of you that direct commission how your first day was and what you learned from it.
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CSM Michael Poll
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Sir: Please remember to report to you Commander immediately to receive their guidance. Once you are slotted in a Platoon or a section, your first thing to do would be to find the Platoon Sergeant or Section NCOIC and ask for a thorough rundown of your section and the missions that are required. I would sit back a little and learn from your PSG, but remember, DO NOT BE A WALL FLOWER. You are the Platoon Leader, be engaged but learn at the same time. It will be a delicate balance, but many have done it. Sir, Good luck on your future in the Army! My hope is that you are surrounded with NCO's that will train, inspire, and motivate you!!! That is their mission, your success.!!! Good luck sir!
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CPT Enrique M.
CPT Enrique M.
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CSM Poll , believe me I am going to be leveraging all the knowledge the NCO's have to offer. Even though I am off the street, I had the pleasure of working with prior service , and serving members from the NCO corp and Officer corp from all services as a volunteer pilot in Civil air Patrol. Thanks for your insight and believe me when I say that I appreciate the guidance and knowledge given by anyone serving. It will just make me a better officer.
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Great advice CSM. Remember LT, you succeed or fail by how well you work with your NCOs. Take care of them and they will do the same for you.
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CSM Michael Poll
CSM Michael Poll
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CPT Enrique M. - Sir a bit of advise.... A corpse is a dead body. NCO Corp and Officer Corp..
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CPT Enrique M.
CPT Enrique M.
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CSM Michael Poll - fixed! thanks for the heads up, didn't even notice it. I just copy and pasted from Microsoft word after auto correction.
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LTC J. Lee Mudd
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I'd echo CSM Poll's comments. Bring appropriate paperwork along (PT card, copy of your degree & transcripts, other training certificates, etc) for inprocessing. Don't bring the recruiter/career counselor, but call the Unit Administrator and contact the unit commander for detailed instructions. Be sure to make a good first impression on everyone. Good luck, 2LT Mertins!
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CPT Enrique M.
CPT Enrique M.
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Sir will do , although I am tied to my recruiter as its their procedure to take an AMEDD officer for their first drill. Not sure if it happens everywhere or its different for AMEDD officers since most have not had prior service or had any military training. Thanks for you guidance.
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I was prior enlisted, and actually taught a class that morning as an enlisted soldier and finished it the same afternoon as an officer. Was company commander the following drill (2003, all of our other officers got deployment orders).
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