Getting Noticed

[C./Fields]

what are some ways that I can stand out above my peers so that when next promotion comes, I will have a better chance of "being noticed" like some of the cadets who were promoted to C/LCPL directly from C/PVT in my class.

[Buffa1oso1di3r]

Well cadet, this is what you should do:

1. Ace your tests
2. Ace your PT tests
3. Ace your uniform inspections
4. Be polite, and get your work done.

Now, this is what gets people promoted (in my battalion at least).

1. Suck up to the SAI.
2. Befriend the BC.
3. Join Staff.
4. Befriend your CO.

Well... there ya go.

Use the first set, please.

[flyBoy2010]

Originally Posted by Buffa1oso1di3r

1. Suck up to the SAI.
2. Befriend the BC.
3. Join Staff.
4. Befriend your CO.

I am truly sorry if that is what gets people promoted in your battalion. The first set of guidelines you gave are pretty much what it should be, plus being generally active in teams and after school activities.

[TruBlu]

Originally Posted by C./Fields

what are some ways that I can stand out above my peers so that when next promotion comes, I will have a better chance of "being noticed" like some of the cadets who were promoted to C/LCPL directly from C/PVT in my class.

Do anything you can to help out, but don't get in the way. Don't make it a point to your CO that you want to be promoted, and don't hope to jump rank, that will only lead to disappointment. Keep your head on strait and do well in everything you do. Its all the basic stuff that people REALLY notice. Just be sharper and more prepared than other cadets around you, but help them out if they are not. Things like this get you noticed.

[PhilK]

Be careful, you might get what you wish for.

"Getting noticed" is a double-edged sword.

One, it might bring you attention to get promotion and more responsibilty.

But...

Two, it will raise expectations. If you do not come through when given the higher rank and responsibilty, then you might find yourself on the out of favor when the "choice" assignments are given out.

Just something to think about.

[soccermark23]

And think about it this way as well. When you going away to Basic Training, you probably don't want to get noticed. This will save you from the wrath of your instructors. I managed to stay in the background until I only had about 2 weeks left, and it made my life a lot easier. Not to mention, when my instructor finally realized who I was, it was due to my scoring very high on our exam, pt exam, and being an ace in the hole when it came to executing fire drills. So at that point him noticing me was a good thing, as I had my stuff squared away.

[Drill for life]

Here's what I did. I went above the average cadet. I spent hours getting my uniform ready for the next week and doing really small things that helped my AI and SAI alot. It helps alot,trust me. Another thing is don't take yourself to seriously.

[SlightlyCatholic]

Originally Posted by C./Fields

what are some ways that I can stand out above my peers so that when next promotion comes, I will have a better chance of "being noticed" like some of the cadets who were promoted to C/LCPL directly from C/PVT in my class.

Do your job to the best of your ability. Do that and rank, responsibility, and awards will find you. Don't campaign for a position...brown noses are usually accompanied with slick sleeves and empty epaulettes (if you need that explained, let me know). Good luck and God bless.

[Armed Drill Addict]

On top of everything that has been said, like having your uniform squared away and doing well on tests; you have to remember to be at least somewhat social. Let others know who you are and just in general make yourself known to people.

[Drill for life]

We have a Cadet in our program who only does color guard and he's obssesed. We where having a staff meeting and we said "color guard" and he popped out of no where and said"what about Color Guard". He's not going to make it past E-4.