Keeping a Journal? - Page 2

**Jack Moroney (RIP)** · 05-06-2007, 05:49

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Originally Posted by 112thSOLCA

I can’t even start to meet the standard until I first prove I am not one of them’

That is a very interesting observation and one that has haunted me before every assignment I have ever taken. I have found that there has been a general distrust of officers by troops throughout my career that your first hurdle has been to gain the trust of the troops because of the abuses of position and power by predecessors. This probably should be a SOF leadership imperative in every officer entry program. Just my opinion based on limited experience.

NousDefionsDoc · 05-06-2007, 10:50

"Before you can begin to prove you belong among Them, you first have to prove you are not merely one of them."

I'm really liking this. 112thSOLCA, your young man has talent.

NousDefionsDoc · 05-06-2007, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Jack Moroney

That is a very interesting observation and one that has haunted me before every assignment I have ever taken. I have found that there has been a general distrust of officers by troops throughout my career that your first hurdle has been to gain the trust of the troops because of the abuses of position and power by predecessors. This probably should be a SOF leadership imperative in every officer entry program. Just my opinion based on limited experience.

Great application. Very fitting Sir.

kgoerz · 05-06-2007, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Jack Moroney

That is a very interesting observation and one that has haunted me before every assignment I have ever taken. I have found that there has been a general distrust of officers by troops throughout my career that your first hurdle has been to gain the trust of the troops because of the abuses of position and power by predecessors. This probably should be a SOF leadership imperative in every officer entry program. Just my opinion based on limited experience.

This applies in a lot of situations. I find myself doing this when in a position where I can be stereotyped, without realizing it. Proving I'm not one of the arrogant Americans. Instructors who preceded me in my present job were typical arrogant, whining Americans. Took us some time to fix this. Working with regular Army is another hard one. Giving assistance without coming across as knowing it all. Gaining the trust of students in SWC.

Mike792 · 05-06-2007, 16:17

Keith Hi good comment. We have the same problem in the box, I am in Madrid right now, I will be home tomorrow. Are you in town? I am using the same cell number. Later

kgoerz · 05-06-2007, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Mike792

Keith Hi good comment. We have the same problem in the box, I am in Madrid right now, I will be home tomorrow. Are you in town? I am using the same cell number. Later

Mike
Glad you made it back.
Yep here again, ill call you next weekend when I'm set loose in the city.