These two ranks can make or break a career. FTOs are obvious in this regard, but some people overlook how influential first line supervisors can be.
My first sergeant after graduating the academy was awful. Very self centered and only interested in climbing the ladder (he’s a smooth talker so he made it all the way to commander). I won’t go into details but long story short he was told to resign in lieu of termination a few months ago for some extremely unethical behavior.
My second sergeant was everything that first guy was not, and that was when I realized I actually could enjoy coming to work.
I’ll put it this way, my second sergeant was invited to my wedding. My first was not.
These two ranks can make or break a career. FTOs are obvious in this regard, but some people overlook how influential first line supervisors can be.
My first sergeant after graduating the academy was awful. Very self centered and only interested in climbing the ladder (he’s a smooth talker so he made it all the way to commander). I won’t go into details but long story short he was told to resign in lieu of termination a few months ago for some extremely unethical behavior.
My second sergeant was everything that first guy was not, and that was when I realized I actually could enjoy coming to work.
I’ll put it this way, my second sergeant was invited to my wedding. My first was not.
Nailed it, as usual. The public only sees the headlines. Roland Clee gets under the hood and explains the costs of ignoring field training.
They are unsung heroes.
Great work, as usual!
Thank you!