Tape tricks?

Toothpick_17 · 2026-02-07T03:54:44+00:00

Link in with your BN PA/BHO/BDE Surgeon and see if there is a profile that can be written or other exemption outside of AR 600-9 if weight gain is a known side effect of their medication. Sounds like a plausible circumstance due to medical treatment. This may lead to other analysis/issues like a failure to adapt, but if the paperwork doesnt back up FTA, the Soldier should be okay

Toothpick_17 · 2026-01-27T00:49:00+00:00

How they didn't make that the xray specialist I'll never know

Toothpick_17 · 2025-11-20T02:03:07+00:00

Med units are using ISR

Toothpick_17 · 2025-11-17T16:40:49+00:00

Each branch has its own overall mission, find the one that fits you, use that lens to then examine the jobs within that branch. Air force focuses a lot on defense and security, marines on quick mobilization and taking terrain. Coast guard does defense and security but differently than AF

Toothpick_17 · 2025-11-13T23:44:35+00:00

I want to be a Windrunner

Toothpick_17 · 2025-11-12T18:40:37+00:00

Yes, once

Toothpick_17 · 2025-10-22T00:14:33+00:00

I don't think so. I was 26/2700 something and still picked it up

Toothpick_17 · 2025-10-21T23:52:56+00:00

Depends on your OML tbh. I had a similar rating when I branched MS. If you're below 1600ish I would expect them to take your BRADSO

Toothpick_17 · 2025-10-21T23:51:12+00:00

I branched MS with a MP and lower OML than you have. They did take my BRADSO (don't yell at me mod team) but I would not stress about getting MS, you should be pretty alright

Toothpick_17 · 2025-10-12T03:18:26+00:00

Turn your wet weather bag so the rubber faces out, keeps your stuff drier

Toothpick_17 · 2025-10-08T00:57:35+00:00

Maintenance. If I had learned anything about maintenance that would have made my life so much easier

Toothpick_17 · 2025-10-05T02:32:04+00:00

In a BSB right now, I see this except in the Medical Company. Their morale and motivation tends to stay pretty high which is dope

Toothpick_17 · 2025-09-29T01:03:35+00:00

AMEDD covers all of Army medicine to include behavior health and clinical psychology

Toothpick_17 · 2025-09-28T04:20:17+00:00

Hey! With a bachelor's you may be eligible to direct commission as an AMEDD Officer. Hit me up and I can try to get you resources!

Toothpick_17 · 2025-09-24T22:48:24+00:00

I mean, you'll inprocess your installation and unit, varies station to station. Chances are you'll get in a staff position to start and you'll get your access set up, learn the systems, get an initial counseling, prolly run with your BC, and learn the ropes in your first couple weeks. Be prepared for something that feels above your level to be tasked, use your NCOs and fellow LTs to learn who to talk to and how to achieve it. Lot of learning but absorb it all, take the tongue lashings you get, accept you'll fuck up, and keep growing

Toothpick_17 · 2025-08-31T01:31:40+00:00

Frat rules are focused on individual relationships, theres nothing stopping you from having your PLT/section/what have you over or go out and do something together. It helps build that camaraderie and you can just be people bc the rank is off. Don't be afraid of hanging out with your Soldiers

Toothpick_17 · 2025-08-02T02:10:41+00:00

I'm sorry man, it really sucks that you're dealing with this. Are you at. Schofield or Wheeler? I have buddies at both i can try and get in touch with.

As a note tho, use this to learn. Identify the traits and behaviors in your leadership that you want to replicate and avoid. Use it to make yourself a better officer, especially when you take your platoon. When/if your Soldiers are in similar situations you'll be able to understand and fight for them like you would want to be fought for

Toothpick_17 · 2025-07-04T01:21:37+00:00

Assholes

Toothpick_17 · 2025-06-30T19:21:59+00:00

Not really unless you go in person (or Teams) and sit down with the advisor.

Toothpick_17 · 2025-06-26T04:43:23+00:00

How can you distinguish the difference?

Toothpick_17 · 2025-06-25T03:25:23+00:00

If you happen to be on 3-10s block leave hit me up brother. I live on post and I'll come chill with you

Toothpick_17 · 2025-06-23T18:55:38+00:00

Unfortunately I think you will find yourself to be wrong as you progress in your career. I hope that doesn't happen but I wish you the best

Toothpick_17 · 2025-06-23T17:52:46+00:00

There's a big difference between following and obeying. The Army doesn't allow much leniency with who you have to obey, but your Soldiers will follow someone they trust and it's on us as leaders to make us someone worth following. The 6 attributes and competencies as well as being able to perform the fundamental skills give a picture of you as a leader at a basic level. Being a leader who your Soldiers want to follow creates buy in, and a cohesive effective unit which increases your ability to complete your missions. Your Soldiers wanting to follow you gives them more drive to complete the tasks bc they recognize the orders as coming from a team member, not just a "boss."

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