Class Offices?

[NCSU_Navy]

I have heard mention of "Class Presidents" and am curious. What are all of the offices and is a democratic process? I can imagine if it was voluntary, a room full of future Admiral wannabees would have a lot of trouble coming to an agreement who should be prez. Thanks.

 

[VetteMuscle427]

I hope it is voluntary... because it is a job I DON'T want... think about it... that is the guy who will take all the punishment from the DIs when the class doesn't perform up to specs.

 

[Thisguy]

All class offices are nominated, then voted on by the class. Yeah, you'll get some wannabees who want to be president.

 

[johnmyson]

What would be the advantage of holding a class office? Is it solely an opportunity to show that you can be a leader among leaders, or are there special privileges involved?

What is the downside to holding an office?

 

[virtu050]

u get some points towards your officer like qualities which will factor into class ranking and whether you get to hold a sword or guide-on for graduation. doesn't mean jack for the fleet however. if you are class president you will most likely be fired within a couple weeks (just a chance to give others a chance). Adjutant is pretty stressful but you get some perks like using the internet the first week there and getting out of cleaning duties.

 

[lockerboy]

Our president did jack sh$t and surfed the internet while we did sweepers. Adjutant does all the work

 

[thumper]

"a room full of future Admiral wannabees"

Man, that just about sums up my old OCS class. 48 pocket-Hitlers.

 

[Dunedan]

47 Hitler wannabees, bro. I just wanted the hell out of there. Especially when I woke up to our roommate and his then girlfriend/now ex.
-A

 

[thumper]

Okay, Dunedan

You got me. We were definately on the same side throughout the duration. You should know I would never equate you with any 20th century dictators.

 

[thumper]

How is the T-6 ride going? I'll give you a call tomorrow.

 

[Dunedan]

Awesome. Lookin forward to it. You should be almost ready to be outta here...
Just finishing the first week of Primary. Somebody else we know should be flying in a couple of days...

 

[navyterp]

Yeah the Adjutant is a crappy job, lots of paperwork and visiting alot of people you don't want to deal with. Our president got lots of beatings down in the House of Pain, the VP did practically NOTHING, Mail Body just took out mail.. Watchbill Coordinator is nice, know them because they can hook you up with pretty decent watches.

But in terms of offices helping out your ability to be a leader or how the class team views you, or to boost your OLQ, I don't really know. The Top 4 people who graduated in our class didnt even hold any positions.

 

[flyr534]

Navyterp is right, it doesnt really matter. Our pres finished first but he was also a seal with 5 years prior service. Dont think anyone could beat him. I got second and only held the duty of squad leader.... not much responsibility there, just getting a bit more yelling time with the DI. If you want to get more sleep i recommend staying away from the paper jobs like adj. and RLP body. It doesnt matter in the end. Just put up with the BS for 13 weeks.