What advice do you wish you were given as a new Field Grade Officer (MAJ/LCDR)?

Good advice CSM. I gave my fair share of grief to the BN XO when I was a Company Commander.

Had a major who was my senior rater and gave me my final OER upon my retirement. My rater was a CPT who was about to PCS and I was to have have his job. Chief of supply and services (GS11). I knew i was going to get a MSM because the CPT Harry Flanagan told me because I had been there 8 years and wanted my input for the award. Harry gave me a 100. The Major gives me a 98. Every other OER I had ever had was a 200 my whole career as a warrant. This major comes down the stairs and is smiling and asks me Chief, did you like the OER? No I did not Major. You cannot be protecting your profile. I am the only warrant you have ever rated. No wonder why you have been passed over for 05 twice. My advice is get some sound advice from other Majors or your CSM. I ended up as the DOL a year later and had captains work for me. One was a jerk and I gave him what he deserved on his OER. The major retired at 20.

What an experience!

Often there is confusion between officials! Sometimes their priorities differ!

I concur Sir. Just wish it was up to me. Our board is this September, wish me luck!

I jumped on that task early, earned my MBA as a LT while serving as a Company XO.

Thanks Sir. I'll try to remember what they taught me and what I learned when I was a Senior NCO, 10 years ago. LOL.

Sage advice. Thanks Senior Chief.

Thanks brother!

A bit cryptic...but okay ma’am.