Tough training. Very demanding. Staying the course.
The issue is attitude. This candidate demonstrated an arrogant, show-off attitude. His dismissal demonstrates that there is no place for this attitude in the Corps.
Interesting! The more I learn about the US Marine Corps, the more I admire it. Caleb is clearly working with an excellent organization.
Caleb mentioned that he really, really appreciated the letters he has received. Please continue writing, He needs the encouragement. This is a tough program. He is being pushed to the very limits of his abilities—something he has never experienced before. He will succeed, I am confident of that, but every bit of encouragement we can provide will make him stronger. Thanks for writing to him!
Attitude
Caleb wrote about a candidate with the wrong attitude. This candidate excelled at the Physical Fitness Test. While doing the pull-ups test, the candidate hit the maximum reps (20) and was ordered to stop by the drill sergeant. The candidate continued on, completing a total of 28 pull-ups before obeying the order and dropping back to the ground. The candidate was sent home.The issue is attitude. This candidate demonstrated an arrogant, show-off attitude. His dismissal demonstrates that there is no place for this attitude in the Corps.
Interesting! The more I learn about the US Marine Corps, the more I admire it. Caleb is clearly working with an excellent organization.
Caleb mentioned that he really, really appreciated the letters he has received. Please continue writing, He needs the encouragement. This is a tough program. He is being pushed to the very limits of his abilities—something he has never experienced before. He will succeed, I am confident of that, but every bit of encouragement we can provide will make him stronger. Thanks for writing to him!
Knew where that story was going. Love our troops so. Thanks for keeping us appraised!
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised by this story. I anticipated that the guy would have been given a rousing "OORAH" for excelling and exceeding the high standards of the Corps. I was impressed.
DeleteHis address has been updated, so if you've been writing to him, please note the change of address.
ReplyDeleteNot surprising to me! I'm cheering for Caleb here on my end. - Captain Kline
ReplyDeleteThank you, Captain Kline! It was very nice to meet you and I now have a face to put with your name! Keep up your good work! You were given a compliment in Caleb's letter from the OCS in-processing guys! "Always nice to see Captain Kline's guys coming through!"
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