If an officer doesn't have at least alternating operational tours at some pointy end of the spear unit, even if it was the logistics end of things, they are nothing but staff a weenie who could be doing the same shit they do for Pepsi corporation but stay in the service for a pension plan and better health care benefits on account of wearing a uniform.
That’s 85% of the military. Especially in the non-combat roles. Make it to E6 or higher, blame all your problems on your subordinates, take credit for their work, and retire after 20 years. Source: was POG for 5 years.
If an officer doesn't have at least alternating operational tours at some pointy end of the spear unit, even if it was the logistics end of things, they are nothing but staff a weenie who could be doing the same shit they do for Pepsi corporation but stay in the service for a pension plan and better health care benefits on account of wearing a uniform.
That’s 85% of the military. Especially in the non-combat roles. Make it to E6 or higher, blame all your problems on your subordinates, take credit for their work, and retire after 20 years. Source: was POG for 5 years.