Brilliant! My soda nearly came out my nose when I read that!
I can think of a few... (although maybe not exactly skills)
Saying "No brass, no ammo... Drill Sergeant!"...and being correct.
Answering the question: " What were you thinking?"
Seriously...remember:
1) that most of the training is mind games
2) as soon as it gets as bad as it can be...it gets better.
3) Even though it may seem like the Cadre hates you...they are being hard on you so that you'll survive when things gets ugly
4) Training hard = war easy.
5) keep a sense of humor...I will guard the limits of my post and quit......
Balancing a family alongside a military career. Unless your married you cant begin to prepare for your biggest career challenge. So enjoy life. Get the play time out of your system and be ready to devote yourself to your family when the time and person is right.