Leadership positions in bootcamp

[TonyK22]

I'm pretty sure I was "fired" twice as a squad leader. Test scores were one reason why my SDI put me up there and my good looks was another.

[Deduke]

When our DI's picked us up (in 1969), we got to the barracks and found that we were short about 6 footlockers. SSGT Jones said that he needs 4 volunteers to find some lockers, you, you, and you. I tore out of the squad bay, got outside, and thought, "Now what?" I took the others to the nearest unoccupied barracks and grabbed lockers. When we got back I reported Mission Accomplished. He said "Outf**kingstanding. You are now first squad leader". He never did mention anything about the lockers holding somebody elses gear, and nobody asked. I held first squad leader all the way through.

[madsox]

I held first squad leader all the way through.

That is a focking GREAT story, I just about laughed my rear end off! Leadership from the start, that's what that is - semper fi, bro!

[dukesix]

I was not appointed to ANY leadership positions in boot camp. I couldn't wait to get OUT of there!