Betelgeuse

CWC

I got a squid this week, one of the major ones. The previous CWC thought I was good enough for the job, especially when I motivated the lot during field camp back in BMT. He thought that "that" could be replicated here.

This has definitely not been one of the most fun things I've done here at OCS, but I definitely did learn a lot. While saying in detail all that we did might be classified, I think sharing some learning pointers should be alright.

Learning points
1) You don't have to do wrong things for you to get punished, You get punished when things fall out of place when you're in charge.
2) Never expect that all things in the schedule to be prepared once you are there. Always be prepared to get the key to locations, and all materials ready beforehand.
3) Your men depend on you to be on the ball at all times, never be in a state where you are unaware of anything.
4) Situational awareness is important, greeting officers and paying compliments are as important as issuing instructions and should never be forgotten.
5) Issue good and clear orders, always run through them to tie up any loose ends. And always check back with the men to ensure that orders are clear.
6) Stand by bed is unpredictable, and can sometime take hours.

I notice how different it was when I was section IC in BMT and now when I am CWC in OCS. It has made me realize how different life as a specialist and as an officer would be in future. This appointment has made me realize that the creed is not for show, but a genuine list of what is expected of you.

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