The secreat I learned at recruit trainning was to do what you are told, ONLY what you are told, how you are told to do, and when you are told to do it. Initiative is great but not around a DI. When told to put your left boot on, don't pick up your right and get a head start. Of course when you just stand there waiting to be told to get your right boot, you will be yelled at but not as bad as when you do something without being told to.
Maybe at OCS we will have a little more latitude on intiative...
Gunny, what happens after 1900, when the DIs have left for the day?
Also does the navy use another term for platoon, company, etc... What about a Guide, Squad Leader, etc..