As I get ready to become a 2LT in the Army one of the daunting tasks to me is counseling my platoon sergeant for the very first time. What advice would you give to a young lieutenant who’s only experience in the Army has been at school and has to counsel an NCO with twenty plus years of experience?

As I get ready to become a 2LT in the Army one of the daunting tasks to me is counseling my platoon sergeant for the very first time. What advice would you give to a young lieutenant who’s only experience in the Army has been at school and has to counsel an NCO with twenty plus years of experience?