As October draws to an end, so do hopes of results this month. Fortunately, early action for most schools is in December, so we have a bit of leeway. I am actually a bit relieved that I can relax for the next couple of weeks without results looming on the immediate horizon.
To lighten the discussion, let’s get to know each other. How about posting your first name, rate, duty station and time in service? It would also be fun to hear why you want to be a Naval Officer.
I will start.
- Josh
- HM2
- Naval School of Health Sciences, Surgical Technologist/Otolaryngology Technician Instructor
- Joined the Navy in Aug 1994.
- I want to be an officer because I am moderately fed-up with the leadership examples set by many of today’s chiefs (no disrespect intended, just an opinion). With so many opportunities to effect positive change, I find the current enlisted khaki community is unwilling to lay their collective buttocks on the line and make a decision. I would rather make a decision and be wrong then stand idly by and make no decision at all. I want my opportunity to make a lasting contribution to junior sailor’s lives. While everyone in the Navy has the opportunity to effect change, an officer has the ability to contribute in a more global capacity. Money? No, I make plenty…. Power? No, regardless of rank the age old adage “power perceived is power achieved” applies…. Respect? No, respect is earned, never granted because of what is on one’s collar.