Jay Mouton
Member
We are all sitting and patiently waiting for the board to convey and the results to be released. There are some people working feverishly to get their applications completed and submitted, while a lot of us have already submitted our packages. I’ve maintained silent watch of the forum and I see a lot of comparison between what everyone else has brought to the table and this seems to cause some individuals to have some doubt about their application. The best advice I can pass to everyone is just to relax and let the system work. Don’t stress over things you physically can’t control. As long as you gave every aspect that you can control your best effort; personal statements, ASTB exam, and College/Military career, things will be OK. Always think positive.
I think we should use the time we have waiting to learn about the Navy, the Wardroom, and some of the different aviation communities (Unfortunately everyone can’t be fighter pilots). Each business day I will try to post something related to one of these topics and I’ll try not to post something that has already been explained already on AW, (which may prove to be a difficult task)
Cheers,
JAY
Bull Ensign
The Bull Ensign is the senior ensign of a Navy command (ship, squadron, or shore activity). In addition to normal duties, the Bull Ensign assumes various additional responsibilities such as teaching less-experienced ensigns about life at sea, planning and coordinating wardroom social activities, making sure that the officers’ mess runs smoothly, and serving as an officer (such as treasurer) for Navy-related social organizations. The Bull Ensign is responsible for preventing junior ensigns in his command from embarrassing themselves and the Navy. Though the position often has little formal authority, the Bull Ensign serves as the focal point for the unit’s expression of spirit and pride. A Bull Ensign will often be recognized by his uniform’s oversized gold ensign collar device engraved with the word “Bull.”
Boot Ensign
The opposite of a Bull Ensign is the Boot or George Ensign - the officer with the least seniority in the wardroom. The term “Boot Ensign” likely originated in the first half of the 20th century. A “Boot” is an inexperienced/ignorant Navy or Marine Corps recruit in basic training (1911), or a junior officer, as mentioned in Martin Dibner’s World War II novel, The Deep Six, published in 1953.
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq126-1.htm
I think we should use the time we have waiting to learn about the Navy, the Wardroom, and some of the different aviation communities (Unfortunately everyone can’t be fighter pilots). Each business day I will try to post something related to one of these topics and I’ll try not to post something that has already been explained already on AW, (which may prove to be a difficult task)
Cheers,
JAY
Bull Ensign
The Bull Ensign is the senior ensign of a Navy command (ship, squadron, or shore activity). In addition to normal duties, the Bull Ensign assumes various additional responsibilities such as teaching less-experienced ensigns about life at sea, planning and coordinating wardroom social activities, making sure that the officers’ mess runs smoothly, and serving as an officer (such as treasurer) for Navy-related social organizations. The Bull Ensign is responsible for preventing junior ensigns in his command from embarrassing themselves and the Navy. Though the position often has little formal authority, the Bull Ensign serves as the focal point for the unit’s expression of spirit and pride. A Bull Ensign will often be recognized by his uniform’s oversized gold ensign collar device engraved with the word “Bull.”
Boot Ensign
The opposite of a Bull Ensign is the Boot or George Ensign - the officer with the least seniority in the wardroom. The term “Boot Ensign” likely originated in the first half of the 20th century. A “Boot” is an inexperienced/ignorant Navy or Marine Corps recruit in basic training (1911), or a junior officer, as mentioned in Martin Dibner’s World War II novel, The Deep Six, published in 1953.
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq126-1.htm
