Posted by dennis min on February 19, 2014 at 16:41:30 from (71.55.132.29):
Buickanddeere,
I am unsure of your Naval nuclear experience, education, discipline; however, as an enlisted man, I taught at nuclear prototype, enlisted and officer alike.
One of my favorite "student"s, was a commander that ranked higher that the CO of the nuclear base I was at.
That (student)commander was incredibly intelligent, resourceful, and polite. I was an intimidated E5, training a future CO. I know there may have been dire military circumstances that could arise during training evolutions.
This man had the knowledge and wisdom not to further frighten me with the military chain of command. He expressed his sincere desire to learn what I was trained to do under direct order from the engineering officer of the watch.
He offered to act as any other student would, enlisted included. I was in a difficult situation. I was an E5, assigned to training a seasoned 04(?)! That was an important meeting in my military career.
He assured me that required respect applied in all aspects of military operations. I acknowledged that with a "Yes Sir".
He also made it known to me that there were exceptions to military chain of command, but little exercised; "situational authority". In short, he talked to me that he would act as a student (subordinate) during training; I was to be the instructor I was trained to be, and the "sir" was to be part of the context, but not to preclude good training.
He met me again in his career as the officer that granted me the E6 stripes. He smiled greatly and gave me a wonderful handshake and congratulations, after my salute.
I now have a better understanding of your responses.
That commander has shaped a lot of how I deal with folks. A great lesson for a young person to have experienced.
I will sum this up in a few words, good men come from many differing sources, and they are recognizable, polite, and understanding of their surroundings and influence.
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