RPOC and other recruit leadership positions... what does it really entail?

FormerMarine · 07-24-2012, 06:54 AM

Just received our first letter from my son in boot camp. He says that he is the RDC's runner and and gets supply's. Can anyone tell me what exactly my son's job entails and is it a good job to have as far as boot camp is concerned? He is already an E-3, is this a leadership role?

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Semper Fi
Rick

ctraggie · 07-24-2012, 02:24 PM

Rick, it sounds like your son's RDCs just ask your son to go out of the compartment to make copies, grab supplies from the other compartments, etc. It's not exactly a "leadership position" but by him being a "runner" he's probably gotten on the good side of the RDCs.

I was the "clicker" of my division, meaning I would click through all of the slide shows we had to sit through. I was appointed clicker because my RDCs knew I was hardworking, and that I wouldn't mess it up. Your son being the "runner" is probably a similar situation.

FormerMarine · 07-24-2012, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the info ctraggie

OldNavy · 12-15-2014, 08:24 PM

RE: RPOC...sorry to say it sounds like a few folks are destined for a career capped at E4. If you're afraid to take responsibility because it comes with some risk, you'll not make it above 3rd class...if you get that far. Better stick to folding clothes or chipping paint or cleaning berthing compartments...nice safe jobs there. Aircraft mechanic, electronics technician, ordinance, nukes....might be a bit beyond your reach young pups.

LT Guppy · 12-15-2014, 08:45 PM

This thread is from 2012.

07-24-2012, 06:54 AM	#1
FormerMarine Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 7	Question about jobs in bootcamp Just received our first letter from my son in boot camp. He says that he is the RDC's runner and and gets supply's. Can anyone tell me what exactly my son's job entails and is it a good job to have as far as boot camp is concerned? He is already an E-3, is this a leadership role? http://www.navydep.com/forums/images...%20Surbati.gif Semper Fi Rick

07-24-2012, 02:24 PM	#2
ctraggie Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wahiawa, HI Posts: 59 Rep Power: 12	Rick, it sounds like your son's RDCs just ask your son to go out of the compartment to make copies, grab supplies from the other compartments, etc. It's not exactly a "leadership position" but by him being a "runner" he's probably gotten on the good side of the RDCs. I was the "clicker" of my division, meaning I would click through all of the slide shows we had to sit through. I was appointed clicker because my RDCs knew I was hardworking, and that I wouldn't mess it up. Your son being the "runner" is probably a similar situation. __________________ Currently stationed in Hawaii

12-15-2014, 08:24 PM	#4
OldNavy Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	No future in always keeping your head down... RE: RPOC...sorry to say it sounds like a few folks are destined for a career capped at E4. If you're afraid to take responsibility because it comes with some risk, you'll not make it above 3rd class...if you get that far. Better stick to folding clothes or chipping paint or cleaning berthing compartments...nice safe jobs there. Aircraft mechanic, electronics technician, ordinance, nukes....might be a bit beyond your reach young pups.

12-15-2014, 08:45 PM	#5
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 343	This thread is from 2012. __________________ Officers: making simple stuff hard since 1775 ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS - Click here to have your account verified

07-24-2012, 03:42 PM	#3
FormerMarine Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 7	Thanks for the info ctraggie