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Be a teamplayer, support members of your squad, platoon, etc... cheer on, encourage, whatever you can, and be sure to step up as a leader and show your squad leader what your potentia is.
Just don't be the person who talks back to the squad leader, thinks they know more than others and/or shows off.
If you study the rates you have to memorize and your squad leader quizzes you and you do better than the rest of your squad, don't act like that makes you better.
Just step up as a leader when you feel the time is right, enjoy the trip and have fun. Have SPIRIT as well.
I don't know. That's really the only advice I can give you. I personally feel that everyone should stop worrying about what they should and should not do. Just go and have the experience. Don't do or not do something because you were told so on a forum. Make your own decisions about how you think you should be while there. If you make a mistake, then you learn from it. No one can be ready and do everything right every time. That's something that I've learned from people giving me advice about Plebe Summer.
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^^^^ it could be that your congressional district was already over-represented.
The only thing I would add to gonenuts post above is to work hard, be a team player, and show interest. Keep in mind your participation- the good, the bad and the ugly, will be "rated" and will be part of your packet. Having said that, doing well works in your favor..... and attitude is everything.
I'm more than confident that I will work my hardest. As far as running 5:20 after pushups pullups shuttle runs and sit ups... i'll need a little work.
From what I've gathered, as long as I stay in the game, off the bench but not in the spotlight... I should be fine. Can't wait to get out there. Thanks guys.
seriously dont sweat NASS. its a cool experience and lots of fun. one of the best things you can do while there is ask questions and get to know your squad leaders/ NASS detailers. they are a HUGE help when it comes to your application process (remember they recently were applicants too) and then if you are lucky, preparing for plebe summer/plebe year. honestly I still stay in constant touch with my former NASS squad leader and another NASS detailer I became good friends with. most of all though... enjoy it and have fun.
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