Posted on May 23, 2015
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I would expect most military folks to say they are extroverts, but I served 30 years on active duty and I'm an introvert. Maybe I'm an exception to the rule that I have in my head.

I do think that extroverts succeed more easily in the military because it's an institution that rewards outgoing and Type A personalities, in general.

So, what are you? Introverted? Extroverted? Somewhere in between? And do you think your place on the scale helped or hurt you in the military?

If you're not sure, here's a quiz (one of many on the web) to help you determine your "status."

http://psychology.about.com/od/personality-quizzes/l/blextravertquiz.htm
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SFC Michael Hasbun
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I am an introvert wearing an extrovert mask..
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The masks we wear, SFC Michael Hasbun. That's an excellent point! Thanks for your reply.
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Extrovert with a dash of introvert!
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Sounds like a winning combination, SPC (Join to see). Thanks for your reply.
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Extrovert for sure.
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