Nor do we click around on the Internet all day at work. We do research.Doc, Chiefs do not, I repeat do not procrastinate. They are just otherwise occupied. [emoji23]
> Sorry to be the downer in the flurry of motivational Marine speak and talk about cake and doughnuts..., and no intent to scare Parents, but this is probably where the heat turns up a bit.. The first week or so is kinda a blur, expectations are low and the Detailers kinda expect the Plebes to be lost and do dump (sometimes funny ) things. After a couple weeks, the plebe class should be starting to work together and get it, so its time to turn up the heat and push harder. The shock and awe of I-Day is over, PPW is still a ways off, and there is still fear of the unknown when the Second Set detailers arive -- time to embrace the suck and live one day , one evolution, and one moment at a time. Of course, there will be some "this isn't bad", and "this is great" moments . As I recall, many of the day to day evolutions like pistol quals, sailing, swimming, seamanship, damage control, were interesting and lots of fun. A lot of those evolutions are run by stash Ensigns/2d Lts and USNA staff, so outside the watchful eye of the detailers.At this - the 16th day of Plebe Summer - the ratio of "Wow, this really sucks!" to "Okay, this isn't bad" moments, should have already started to improve for most of them.
when some small item left adrift becomes a close emptying, rack flipping, lesson in attention to detail
I guess some things are a universal part of military training.
By the end of the day, rather than a squad bay of individuals focused on their own hide, we were helping each other get our racks made in the proper manner and focused on passing the inspection as a group.
that statement right there proves he is where he is supposed to be- be proud ussaX2Second letter from DS Plebe... Many positive things to say about the process... Also said he gets down at times. His words were - “when I get down, I just think of the 15,000 kids who would give anything to be where I am right now - its my responsibility to make them proud and be proud of myself for what we are doing and achieving”.
Dang, nice perspective to have when focusing on just getting to the next meal!
This is such a testament of the quality of your DS. USNA made an excellent choice!Second letter from DS Plebe... Many positive things to say about the process... Also said he gets down at times. His words were - “when I get down, I just think of the 15,000 kids who would give anything to be where I am right now - its my responsibility to make them proud and be proud of myself for what we are doing and achieving”.
Dang, nice perspective to have when focusing on just getting to the next meal!
What is the actual date of the changeover?There are also the joys of meeting and satisfying a completely new second set of detailers, all freshly rested and ready to tackle bringing PS to a close and integrating plebes into their ac year companies.
Here is a picture of the next set of detailersThere are also the joys of meeting and satisfying a completely new second set of detailers, all freshly rested and ready to tackle bringing PS to a close and integrating plebes into their ac year companies.