Topic: Basic officer training

the_13th_redneck · January 5th, 2008

Hehe, I only know bad words. I used to play football with Turkish dudes, Hagi was my football hero and I spent a lot of weekends at Turkish restaurants watching live Galatasaray matches. The Galatsaray vs Fenerbahce was always the best. Fenerbahce fans have this song they sing whenever they beat Galatasaray... I think it was 2001 and it was a Turkish Cup match or something. I think it ended 4-4 after a great comeback from GS but lost on penalties (Fener fans were cheering when Hasan Sas stepped up to take a penalty.. you know he will always miss).
Actually, it's winter here and I was wearing my Galatsaray scarf outside.

BACK ON TOPIC!
Those laws on eyesight need to be reviewed. My eyes were laser corrected and I served in a rifle company and I never had issues with my eyes. But the rules are the rules. Every country's policy and MOS requirements are different so I think you're better off looking in Turkish forums or maybe your Military Manpower Office (Turkey's equivalent anyway).

Yes, Turks have a good reputation in Korea due to their oustanding combat record during the Korean War. And also because of the World Cup.

All I can say is when you do become an officer, whatever your MOS, make sure you become an officer the enlistedmen deserve (i.e. a good one). I once served under a horrible Captain who was thicker than the earth's crust and it made me regret joining. Then I switched units (partly because I couldn't stand that incompetent little ****) and life was good. By good officer... the list goes on and on. But if I had to choose only three, I'd say know your material, lead by example and give easy to understand instructions. Combat unit or no combat unit, just be a good officer. There are very few bad soldiers. 95% of the time it's poor leadership. But along the line you will come across useless pieces of **** that you just have to get rid of someway or somehow.

January 5th, 2008
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	Hehe, I only know bad words. I used to play football with Turkish dudes, Hagi was my football hero and I spent a lot of weekends at Turkish restaurants watching live Galatasaray matches. The Galatsaray vs Fenerbahce was always the best. Fenerbahce fans have this song they sing whenever they beat Galatasaray... I think it was 2001 and it was a Turkish Cup match or something. I think it ended 4-4 after a great comeback from GS but lost on penalties (Fener fans were cheering when Hasan Sas stepped up to take a penalty.. you know he will always miss). Actually, it's winter here and I was wearing my Galatsaray scarf outside. BACK ON TOPIC! Those laws on eyesight need to be reviewed. My eyes were laser corrected and I served in a rifle company and I never had issues with my eyes. But the rules are the rules. Every country's policy and MOS requirements are different so I think you're better off looking in Turkish forums or maybe your Military Manpower Office (Turkey's equivalent anyway). Yes, Turks have a good reputation in Korea due to their oustanding combat record during the Korean War. And also because of the World Cup. All I can say is when you do become an officer, whatever your MOS, make sure you become an officer the enlistedmen deserve (i.e. a good one). I once served under a horrible Captain who was thicker than the earth's crust and it made me regret joining. Then I switched units (partly because I couldn't stand that incompetent little **) and life was good. By good officer... the list goes on and on. But if I had to choose only three, I'd say know your material, lead by example and give easy to understand instructions. Combat unit or no combat unit, just be a good officer. There are very few bad soldiers. 95% of the time it's poor leadership. But along the line you will come across useless pieces of ** that you just have to get rid of someway or somehow. __________________ I don't exist. TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSTITUTED Next time you travel http://www.epictrip.com Last edited by the_13th_redneck; January 5th, 2008 at 13:16.