Posted on Jun 12, 2020
What does that direction "We’re on Big Boy Rules" mean to you?
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Let’s say you’re on a two-week mission and the Company Commander and First Sergeant say, “For the duration of this mission, there will be no drinking alcohol. We’re on Big Boy Rules and we’re not watching you all the time. Do the right thing.”
What does that direction mean to you? Why?
What does that direction mean to you? Why?
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CPT
Posted 4 y ago
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To me it means that trust has been earned and any breach of that trust will be met with swift and meaningful punishment.
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It means you are being tested on your ability to be self-disciplined and honest. Your command team may say they are not watching but all leaders are watching. If you do the right thing you stay out of deep doo-doo and learn yet another leadership tool for your own use down the line. Its very important to to the right thing even when you are not being observed. Now if you can not go without drinking for a short while you have big issues and even bigger ones when your COC has to deal with you. In the end it isn't just about you, its about your whole unit, you do dumb shit it effects everyone and can end the careers of not only yourself but of good leaders in your unit.
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It means I have better things to do than watch you, but if you are caught, much pain will ensue.
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