What are some intangible things you learn in the military? Besides all the training?
2007-05-23 12:58:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
These are the hardest lessons to accept: Delayed gratification. Be like Gumby...flexible. You also learn that sometimes you have to give respect to someone even though they don't deserve it. Learning how to bite your tongue is key to keeping your butt out of trouble. Also, if you have a problem, take care of it in the proper manner. Meaning follow the chain of command. Going over someone's head is a quick way to the dog house. Just because you don't respect someone or you think they are an idiot, does not mean they have nothing to teach you. If you don't like something, shut up and color, make rank, then change it!
One more thing: People are resistant to change. You have to make it appealing for them.
Don't treat those you outrank like crap. Promotions are unpredictable and those you outrank today will be your boss tomorrow.
2007-05-23 13:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a family that's comprised of various ethnicities, faiths and beliefs. When it comes down to the wire, we band together for a common cause. I'm very patriotic even though I don't agree with everything we do here in the USA...my point is a house divided cannot stand. I don't know if I would have been able to appreciate that concept had I not of joined. I also learned to run towards my fear when necessary and not let it over take me. You have to keep a calm disposition in times of trouble because you have to be able to think. Structure is another thing that's important.
2007-05-23 13:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by Emerald Jones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never walk when you can ride, sleep and eat whenever you get the chance because you never know how long it will be before you get the chance again. Don't feel guilty about taking time off, next week you'll start pulling 16 hour shifts for the duration. Appreciate the little things, it could be a lot worse.
2007-05-23 13:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lots and Lots of patients. That holidays are no longer holidays. For some odd reason??? There is no short way of doing work, everything has to be done some crazy way with books. To be happy when you get more than 6 hours off of work and to expect to work an average 12 hour day.
2007-05-23 14:09:29 · answer #4 · answered by nickiearmywife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing that I learned was to be true to yourself. If you believe in something stick to it. By learning what is most important to yourself then you can grow and become a better person because of that.
2007-05-23 13:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by aldistrict7colorado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience, discipline, teamwork, following orders, doing what's right for the entire squadron/group/team and doing the job right the first time. Is that enough?
2007-05-23 13:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience is a virtue. Hurry up and wait.
2007-05-23 13:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I beat the crap out of anyone that woke me up without good cause.
2016-05-21 03:06:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never volunteer for anything....Trust only the people you've been in combat with.....
2007-05-23 14:19:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋