Leadership Positions

[classified9]

Originally Posted by Tay

I ship 20150715. I want to volunteer for either Rpoc or Aroc. I know I should try not to be seen but I want a chance for promotion by doing these jobs. What were some reasons they would get dropped from these positions. I'll try to volunteer after like 1 or 2 people get dropped from the positions. Also should I learn marching commands?

If you want it go ahead and do it. But just remember, it doesn't mean anything once you graduate. Go for laundry crew lol

[Tay]

Originally Posted by classified9

If you want it go ahead and do it. But just remember, it doesn't mean anything once you graduate. Go for laundry crew lol

I'm going in as E-1. I heard stories of people coming out as e-3. I would like the opportunity do that as well.

[classified9]

Originally Posted by Tay

I'm going in as E-1. I heard stories of people coming out as e-3. I would like the opportunity do that as well.

Make sure you pass the indoc and initial PT test, that'll get you from e1 to e2. And every person in the div has a chance to get advanced. The entire laundry crew kicked ass and got advanced where only 1 out of the 4 rcpo's did

[Tay]

Originally Posted by classified9

Make sure you pass the indoc and initial PT test, that'll get you from e1 to e2. And every person in the div has a chance to get advanced. The entire laundry crew kicked ass and got advanced where only 1 out of the 4 rcpo's did

Ok good to know. And what all was on the test? I know my general orders,Rtc maxim,sailors creed, chain of command, and alphabets. What else should I learn?

[CTR3(IW/SG) Freddie]

That's almost all the test consists of. Also know the maximum body fat percentages and what an LES is. Those were questions I had.

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by Tay

I'm going in as E-1. I heard stories of people coming out as e-3. I would like the opportunity do that as well.

My RCPO didn't get advanced... nor did my brother division's, nor my buddy who was RCPO in his division. Laundry and Head PO's got advanced... so did several regular Recruits who our RDC's just noticed were squared away and helped fellow Recruits.

Also, nobody volunteered... every leadership position was assigned, whether you wanted it or not.

[FutureND]

If you want a position then go for it, don't wait for someone else to fail because they may not. Do what you think is best for you, but don't be a pu**y about it

[Tay]

Originally Posted by FutureND

If you want a position then go for it, don't wait for someone else to fail because they may not. Do what you think is best for you, but don't be a pu**y about it

It's inevitable. Did you volunteer for something?

[FutureND]

Yes, rpoc, and I was there till the end.

[Tay]

Originally Posted by FutureND

Yes, rpoc, and I was there till the end.

Good for you, but all situations aren't the same

[Auridan]

Originally Posted by Tay

It's inevitable. Did you volunteer for something?

Strongly recommend you don't talk to active duty folks as if you already know exactly what's going to happen.

You seem to be under the impression that by "learning from others' mistakes", you can be the "perfect" RCPO. It won't happen. RDCs are going to be just as interested in your failures, and how you handle them, as your successes.

If you want to get advanced in boot camp, be excellent at whatever you do, own your mistakes WHEN (not if) you make them, and help others if they need it. Don't slack off if you get an unglamorous job, either. If you get assigned Toilet Paper Petty Officer (we had one: his job was to make sure every roll in the head was stocked and dressed just so at all times), you keep those rolls in perfect condition and you do it with pride.

If your best efforts don't get you advanced, get over it and move on. Sometimes even your best work goes ignored. If you give up because of that, you don't deserve the credit anyway.

[Tay]

Originally Posted by Auridan

Strongly recommend you don't talk to active duty folks as if you already know exactly what's going to happen.

You seem to be under the impression that by "learning from others' mistakes", you can be the "perfect" RCPO. It won't happen. RDCs are going to be just as interested in your failures, and how you handle them, as your successes.

If you want to get advanced in boot camp, be excellent at whatever you do, own your mistakes WHEN (not if) you make them, and help others if they need it. Don't slack off if you get an unglamorous job, either. If you get assigned Toilet Paper Petty Officer (we had one: his job was to make sure every roll in the head was stocked and dressed just so at all times), you keep those rolls in perfect condition and you do it with pride.

If your best efforts don't get you advanced, get over it and move on. Sometimes even your best work goes ignored. If you give up because of that, you don't deserve the credit anyway.

You say this as if you know exactly what's going to happen.

If I had the position I would give it my all, but If I knew the ropes to this job good then my all my work would sum up better than if I didn't have a clue. And I never said anything about giving up.