SSG Private RallyPoint Member 10477 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would advise them to read Army Regulations &amp; Field Manuals. This can help them develop into better future leaders. 2013-11-23 19:59:55 -0500 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 10477

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would advise them to read Army Regulations &amp; Field Manuals. This can help them develop into better future leaders.

2013-11-23 19:59:55 -0500 2013-11-23 19:59:55 -0500 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 10687

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are spot on, SSG.  I always tell my soldiers to self educate.  Whether that is reading AR/FM's, learning soldiering skills like PMCSing a vehicle, or researching current events or military history.  GI Joe said it best "Now you know.  And knowing is half the battle."<br>

2013-11-24 01:30:42 -0500 2013-11-24 01:30:42 -0500 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 10721

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The best advice I can give to any junior Soldier is to take charge of their own career.  I would tell them that it is very important for them to be at the forefront of everything that pertains to their career from advancement boards to military &amp; civilian education to training to making important decisions that'll determine the course(s) of their career.<br><br>I would tell them to soak up every ounce of knowledge they can from all Leaders they come in contact with no matter if they're good, bad, ugly, indifferent, etc because every Leader leaves a piece of them with each Soldier they come in contact with.<br>

2013-11-24 03:42:27 -0500 2013-11-24 03:42:27 -0500 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 10790

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I encourage them to sit down and think about where he or she wants to be in 5, 10, 15, and 20 years.  Once the Soldier has completed that I encourage them to then write out what he or she needs to do to reach the goals (make benchmarks) .  I then encourage them to write down those benchmarks in priority and place them somewhere he or she looks daily.  As each benchmark is completed cross it off and move on to the next.  I am a strong believer that goals are put on paper and dreams are in your mind.

2013-11-24 09:53:32 -0500 2013-11-24 09:53:32 -0500 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 10829

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am currently an AIT Instructor and I can tell you one of the 1st things I tell Soldiers is to have patience. The Army is constantly changing and you always have to be flexible. I tell them they have to learn to respect eachother and work together. Not to be necessarily best friends but as a minimum "put up" with eachother enough to get the mission done because at the end of the day is not about them or us, is about the overall mission at hand. Definately always look into the regulation, never question your orders at the moment but go back and look in the reg. Also start working on college, unfortunately for us enlisted this is not pushed as hard as it should and then you have SSG as my self still working on Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees late in our careers.

2013-11-24 11:24:20 -0500 2013-11-24 11:24:20 -0500 CW5 Sam R. Baker 10836

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No matter what, get that civilian education. I used to go as a PFC just for the promotion points, but I was going. Then 11 years later as a CW2 I finally finished. Guess what? The education was one of the most keys factors in CW3/4/5 selection.<br><br>Went to a Hail and Farewell Thursday night and the 1SG was becoming a civilian, his advice to all was education. He had applied for and was qualified for about 25 jobs, but every job told him that due to his LACK of a degree that he was not competitive for the positions for which he applied. <br><br>With the number of online degrees and training, I cringe when I see formations wired together and playing video games for hours when the mission takes a pause, if they networked and took college, it is more productive, so take time and get some schooling.<br>

2013-11-24 11:39:06 -0500 2013-11-24 11:39:06 -0500 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 40192

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Take College and use their TA!

2014-01-19 12:42:22 -0500 2014-01-19 12:42:22 -0500 SFC Michael Hasbun 40194

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To always keep in the back of their mind; "It WILL get better, life ALWAYS changes, don't let the "now" get the better of your "future".

2014-01-19 12:46:09 -0500 2014-01-19 12:46:09 -0500 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 79715

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would advise them to set goals and work hard to achieve them.  The Army is downsizing, and you now need to set yourself apart from your peers.  Goals I would recommend setting are civilian education (if they are eligible based on the new TA rules), try to attend as much military training/schools as possible, compete to go to soldier of the month boards, learn their job as best as possible, and stay motivated!  The Army is getting a lot more competitive, so they are going to need to set themselves apart from their peers to advance.<div><br></div><div>Oh, yeah, and one last piece of advice, stay out of trouble.  If it feels even slightly wrong, it probably is!</div>

2014-03-19 23:39:48 -0400 2014-03-19 23:39:48 -0400 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 79727

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was going to put something really inspirational, but the others have already posted good advice. Though it sounds a bit mean, and we should value input from all. For the first little while,<div><br></div><div> "Mouth shut, eyes and ears open". </div><div><br></div><div>There is so much learning to do. Things aren't like they are in the civilian world. I've seen all of the veterans mentioning how they have to pretty much start over when they transfer into the civilian sector. It is an eye opener. However, transitioning into the military is also starting from the bottom, even if you were a hot shot civilian, the military is so different. They need to sit back and learn how things work. Soon they will have their chance to make an impact, but there is no book, or even basic training, that can tell you how the military operates. It's all time and experience.</div>

2014-03-20 00:00:54 -0400 2014-03-20 00:00:54 -0400 CH (CPT) Heather Davis 96103

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&lt;p&gt;SSG Gordon:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My advice would be maintain Military bearing at all times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would volunteer to the VFW and have those that served before you mentor and guide you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Know your regulations, know how to write a Memorandum for record.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Know how to request an open door policy to talk to the CSM.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ensure that you surround yourself with others that have integrity!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be cautious with social media and how you present yourself to others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Know the difference between rite of passage, and hazing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Know the role of a Chaplain, and how to be your own advocate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do not allow others to belittle you, or sexually harass you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be careful what you do in uniform!&lt;/p&gt;

2014-04-07 20:26:03 -0400 2014-04-07 20:26:03 -0400 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 97350

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think to add on to everyone's ideas is to let them know that if you don't worry so much about what everyone else is doing and ensure your tasks are done and complete you will make it a lot further than that Soldier that always wants to ask why me why not so and so.

2014-04-09 09:40:56 -0400 2014-04-09 09:40:56 -0400 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 101976

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is going to sound pretty cliche'...but...the advice I give is to learn the 11 principles of leadership (I guess I am showing my age). The 11 principles of leadership cover most everything stated in this discussion.  They also let a Soldier know what they should expect from their leadership.  I know they Army stopped teaching the 11 Principles, however the same principles are stated (sort of and not nearly so eloquently) in ADP 6-22. 

2014-04-14 21:15:39 -0400 2014-04-14 21:15:39 -0400 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 401401

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Write down and keep a record of everything you do, keep an "I love me book", analyze good leaders as well as toxic leaders so you can assess for yourself what type of leader you want to be. Keep your own "tool bag" for yourself.

2015-01-04 14:46:33 -0500 2015-01-04 14:46:33 -0500 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 401433

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is kind of a jumble of thoughts, but the short version of what I tell all my troops:<br /><br />Live the Army Values, Soldiers Creed, and NCO Creed.....Be where you are supposed to be, be on time, and be in the right uniform. Find that leader demonstrates the highest level of competence and soak up their knowledge. Learn from all everyone what works and doesn't work. If you fail, get back up, don't let it define you. Get an education. The Army won't always be there for you, prepare for it's absence. Maintain your family, because after the Army, it's all you have left. Finally, we are family and you represent the less than 10% of the population that has ever served in defense of our Nation. And as of right now you represent 0.5% that is currently serving. Those are pretty significant numbers and show the importance of what we all do. Serve proudly and leave the military better than which you found it. <br /><br />"Hard times don't last, hard people do!"

2015-01-04 15:09:03 -0500 2015-01-04 15:09:03 -0500 1SG Jason Fitzpatrick 662195

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don't be part of the problem, be part of the solution. The troop leading procedures apply to everything in life, not just the Military, if you see a problem, fix it first and find the cause second, everybody...Every Soldier has an NCO. Find that crusty old bastard and learn the professional of arms.

2015-05-12 12:42:46 -0400 2015-05-12 12:42:46 -0400 PVT Private RallyPoint Member 662229

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is it possible for an active duty soldier to get college credit from the skills developed while serving?

2015-05-12 13:00:18 -0400 2015-05-12 13:00:18 -0400 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 665285

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Stay positive and always observe! Take the good with the bad! If a higher ranking official leads a certain way take something good and bad from that individual so that way once they are in a position; they know what to do and not to do to soldiers! Never demoralize anyone else! Be willing to discuss and release information to those who want it! Those who don't, find a way to get through to them! Maintain PT and learn regulations!

2015-05-13 16:49:48 -0400 2015-05-13 16:49:48 -0400 MAJ Ken Landgren 749180

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am going to have to chapter you for drug use, however, I still care about you as a person. I am ordering you to say good things about yourself 3 times a day at the mirror. You hit a large speed bump, but not a wall.

2015-06-15 14:27:04 -0400 2015-06-15 14:27:04 -0400 MAJ Ken Landgren 751665

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Be motivated.

2015-06-16 18:53:48 -0400 2015-06-16 18:53:48 -0400 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 4474381

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Know your job. Don&#39;t use the tm as a wheelchair, but a walking stick. Having hands on knowledge is the only way to learn the whole job, a tm is like looking at a blurry photo

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