Thank you all for your responses. I strongly believe that this will not only help me be successful but will also help me guide my peers when they race the same question.

Thank you al for your imput

If you’re interested/have any prior proficiency, you can take Headstart2 language courses through ATTRS. I’m taking the German and Russian courses currently to maintain my proficiency. If you check out the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and go to “Online Resources” under the “Resources” tab, it’ll have a link to their…[Read more]

Thank you so much sir, never too late. I do have a follow up with my SR so I will definitely benefit from more guidance.
Sir if you won’t mind, I would like to have your philosophy, this will also be beneficial for me in my career.

Thank you so much.

I totally agree with you and the article. For years I thought I was the only one who thought this way. I am glad to see others who find no merit in this essay whatsoever.

This is one interesting way of asking a valuable question.
Thank you sir for your guidance.

Woow, this is so true! Thank you sir, I will make sure to put this question on the top of the list.

Great advice!
Thank you sir

I just got back from OSS and I might still have the OPORD for CO STX. I was not the planner so I cannot help you much with that, but if I can find the resources, they should be of help.

I think its important to take 2-3 weeks (I took 30 days) to get to know him/her and learn the way the platoon operates before counseling. I like to be able to build a relationship and talk informally about family, career goals, etc. before getting to the actual counseling session. I think its important to develop that relationship early and…[Read more]