Sage advice. Most of my friends joined the Army as enlisted. Our buddy Chris went ROTC and got Artillery Branch, which I happened to be. I knew he was going to a FIST Team or FDC as a brand spanking new 2LT. I advised him, 1. to walk up to his section chief and hold out his hand and say Sergeant, I don't know shit, teach me the right way. 2. Unless he had to report to the CO or XO to get off his ass and help put up and take down the camo nets, which are a total pain in the ass for a small team. I was told a few years later that he was one of the most respected officers on the gun line and passed down the same advice to new incoming 2LTs. Proud of you Chris for being a leader instead of a douche.

I'm a junior in ROTC and will be commissioning in 2018. I look up to you bro thanks!

@cboutdoors9762

6 жыл бұрын

Deserthawk he quit ROTC because his business and channel is doing very well

@quinnstewart12

5 жыл бұрын

No way, it’s the jawline guy!!!!!!!

@mohammedhoque5189

5 жыл бұрын

Oh shoot it’s the calisthenics dude

@epixdevo3180

5 жыл бұрын

You been commissioned

@subhambhattacharjee4826

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah Junior Address him as SIR

Some good insight. I'm a big fan of don't be a douche

@Rad_Cleaning

7 жыл бұрын

love your channel!! just wanted to say:>

@BasementBrandon

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you're my favorite glass cleaning product.

@jballer1223

7 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Campbell lmao

@bradythebeast4670

7 жыл бұрын

Bro love the channel

This is such a inspiration for my kid he is in ROTC and going into the Marines. You are a great role model for our young kids here in the States. You are doing important work man keep it up! You might not realize how high you set the bar for these kids to follow in your footsteps. Thanks Nick much appreciated!

Awesome. I am about to sit my officer trials for the New Zealand Army and I really enjoy your vids and get allot out of them. Your humility really shines through, and the genuinity of how you care for your guys. Keep it up, your channel is a huge inspiration.

Im a high-school senior and I just submitted my ROTC application. Just want to say this video was great. Your channel as a whole is awesome. Ive been following it the past few months and have found it as a great resource to see what life is like as an officer. Thanks for making these, and please keep them coming!

As a Army ROTC Cadet who recently just contracted and swore-in, less than a month ago, I want to say thank you for making this video. All the main points you discussed in your video are some major concerns I personally have and happen to share with a lot of other cadets. I appreciate all your videos about your beginnings as a PL and your transition from Cadet to 2LT. Again, thank you for devoting your time to helping future soldiers and thank you for your service. Hooah!

@michaelmandeville7784

7 жыл бұрын

you deploying to Afghanistan? and what unit? **hoorah

@DbolOnlyGangster

7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Mandeville it's army dude. We say Hooah lol

@michaelmandeville7784

7 жыл бұрын

+J - Guz wait fuck whoops my bad

@DbolOnlyGangster

7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Mandeville alright lmao?

@michaelmandeville7784

7 жыл бұрын

+J - Guz thought he said hoorah and I tried to correct him my bad

That was a great video, its cool how the locals just pop up in your videos. Great tips, especially about the NCOs running the show and you always having your troops back

Definitely miss Korea. I was stationed there 2009-2011 Camp Casey First Tank 1-72. Thank you for your service sir!

It’s 2021 and I’m a junior ROTC brat getting inspiration from your videos. I love all your old videos I’m finding and loven all the new content too

I just want to thank you for the advice, I’m a sophomore in ROTC and watching your video really changed my perspective for the better!

I just recently graduated from Air Force OTS and commissioned as a 2d Lt so I found this video extremely helpful! Thanks man

Respect your PSG. he's there to raise you. I've seen officers raised by an amazing NCO. My 2nd LT that deployed with me is now a CPT, he's grown up a lot and is a great leader. don't Confuse your authority for experience. Enlisted and WO'S are there to help you and advise. Good luck Sir.

@Zer0Mood

Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything except for "Dont confuse your authority with experience." As an officer, he earned the right to "confuse his authority" with experience. He went through schooling and got commissioned rather than straight enlisting which is way easier to do than 4 years, sometimes more, of schooling every day.

I commented on your last "day in the life of a platoon leader" video saying how great it was. Gearing up for Marine OCS in January myself, I find this video invaluable. I'm mirroring your hesitations but you put things in a useful perspective. So thanks! Keep the videos coming!

This sounds absolutely nothing like my experience in the Navy working in aviation maintenance. Always always interesting to hear about different perspectives

It's a bit of a downer that the Army is losing an insightful officer such as yourself.

@jballer1223

7 жыл бұрын

yup 100% agreed! we need more officers with this mentality. Its going extinct.

I'm so glad I found your channel bro. I'm about to graduate and go into college. I'm considering ROTC and your videos are really helping me in the process.

I think you're a great officer man, you have leadership and an officer without leadership isn't an officer. My grandfather is a Vietnam veteran and was an officer and he told me the true qualities of being an officer, and you have those qualities. Love the videos, keep it up man.

I love your videos man!! you are definitely a good leader! just your mindset and character speaks volumes!

Great leadership advice.. please post more. I'm a PMC running a security detail near Ft. Carson, and I employ a lot of soldiers. Good job LT

Thanks for this, Nick. It was really helpful because as a MSIII, I've been stressing out about not being able to lead as a PL right away. I am starting my channel about ROTC as a cadet, and hopefully will be able to continue it when I become a 2LT. Keep up the good work!

I really enjoy your content sir. You've inspired me to finally start my channel about the military life as a private back here in the states haha

Thanks for making this video, and talking about your experience. As someone who served on the enlisted side in the active duty Army, I'm humbled by what you said in this video. Much respect sir! Hooah!

As a NCO i agree with your advice. For me my biggest advice for new officers is to listen to your NCOs and soldiers. Don't think just because you went to college and did ROTC that you have the Army all figured out, because you don't. Talk to your NCOs and remember, NCOs train and lead soldiers, work as a team with them and they will support you 100%

2,300 to 100K Congrats Nick! Great info for young soldiers and even better for the older set. Always good for the Senior NCO's and Officers to reflect. Good to see so many SR NCO's coming in and they can share some tips with new young officers - Great stuff Nick and I can't wait to get over to Ft Hood/Austin meeting you in person.

Love the videos man! Please do more day in the life videos!!! I'll be attending West Point next year and really like seeing what it is life for real as a LT. Thanks bro keep it up!

What you are doing here, intertwines with your future. You are definitely on the right track. Wishing you many, many blessings...

youll have that 100k play button waiting for you in texas, congrats man, keep grinding

Thanks for the insight sir! Definitely think your points will take me a long way with my future soldiers as a PL.

I really appreciate all the advice here as well as the kudos to NCOs like myself. I am a PO2 (E5) in the Navy but just dropped a package to become an Intel Officer in the Coast Guard. If I am selected I will definitely utilize a lot of these tips.

Ah, such a rad video, Nick. We took opposite routes, but I feel like we share many of the same experiences. I was enlisted out of high school, and am now graduating with my B.S. So cool to hear your thoughts as a commissioned officer. Good job, Nick. Take this experience with you everywhere you go. Best, Paul

This is Nicks most articulate, competent video to date. No need to watch, just listen a few times and it will greatly benefit you as a junior LT

3rd year cadet here, just wanted to say your videos are very helpful and provide much needed insight.

Nice watching Nick, solid to see you still putting out these videos even though you're time is coming to an end in Korea and busy!

Hey sir, great video! Exactly what I was looking for. I'm an MS4 Cadet this coming year and I'm aiming for active IN PL, so getting this insight from you was perfect. I had a chance to go to Korea this summer to shadow an XO and be with a real PLT, and you pretty much doubled on what the Officers, NCOs, and lower enlisted told me. I'm definitely intimidated by all the brawn going around, but this year is gonna be dedicated to squaring myself away. Hope you enjoy your final months in Korea!

I was prior enlisted before commissioning, and I shared your same concerns. You seem very conscientious and professional. After reporting to 7th Marines in 29 Palms, CA., I had a rude awakening. I was assigned PLTCMDR of 3rd "Herd" (all 23 of a 43 man TO unit). My PLTSGT was an impressive physical specimen (E-6) and a dud, to be polite. Gave him back-to-back adverse FITREPS and prayed for someone else. Enter an outstanding E-6 from Marine Security Guard (MSG), Brussels. What a stud and an outstanding SNCO. Deployed to Desert Shield/Storm with him, and had a very successful deployment Pay attention to those NCO's!!!!!

great video Lt. I was a tank platoon SSGT and would have been very proud to have had you as my PL. I was always very physically in shape and pushed that down too all my troops. I gave PT almost everyday and my guys respected that more then anything. I even made my 1SGT get out and do it with us no matter what. LOL. its to bad your getting out. You would make a fine CO.

A lot of great information here man, another great video as always! Almost at that 100k so we as your supporters are looking forward to something badass to celebrate!! Early congrats to you my man, and thanks again for your service. HOOAH!

Thanks for sharing and really helpful. Is it possible to meet you in person once you are back at hood?

@phreshian

7 жыл бұрын

What he said^^

@AMM278

7 жыл бұрын

I'm a sub of you

@barret46922

7 жыл бұрын

This needs to happen.

@sillygoose9054

7 жыл бұрын

Ayeeee I'm a newer subscriber of Archie, would love to see you two collab.

@jparker19822009

7 жыл бұрын

ARCHIEzzle yes you two should do a video together

Bro, this might honestly be the best channel on KZread!! Keep at it Nick you're awesome!

@muttonangler4150

7 жыл бұрын

It's definitely the best. His editing skills are on point!

I saw that trail run you did with your platoon. Brought me back memories of some trails when I was at Ft.Kobbe Panama. Those were good times back in the day. Other than that Sir what you said in this video is god's truth and outstanding.

I was fortunate to have a good infantry pl. Guys will remember you for the rest of your life. You definitely "Led the way"! Good job Nick.

Praying for your safety and your platoon. Thank you for your service.

@stephentownsend2516

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your prayers and support it’s really goes a long way for us and I’m hoping to hear you review and thoughts about our work

The first time my PL sat me down for a chat, he kept having to remind me to relax! LOL I thought he was a machine (physically and mentally) before this and after he was just a machine physically. Great video Sir!

Great vids nick , looking forward to checking out your gym

I watched this video 4 years ago as a freshman in ROTC. I just commissioned as a 2nd LT. Thank you. 🙏

Outstanding video. Wish I'd had some PLs with your understanding when I was a Squad Leader

Thanks for this video, man. Really Insightful.

you're great, I'm going basic real soon. you made me want to be an Lt someday. keep up the great work.

Freshman year of college. Army ROTC. First FTX next weekend. This video has helped a lot!

Can't wait to see you back with lil bro pushing some weight and pushing out great vids!!

you're a smart and enlightening fella. Good information as always.

leadership is the "ART" of influencing people to achieve a desired outcome. I liked the video

Subscribed! God bless you and thank you for your service!

You will be missed in the Army. Your guys are lucky to have a leader like you. Awesome advise!

I'm really digging the editing as of late Nick!

:) You and your brother produce such high quality content

@TheGoldFlashV1

7 жыл бұрын

Who is his brother?

@josevillanueva8403

7 жыл бұрын

+TheGoldFlash V1 Preston bare

Awesome video nick keep up the good work

this really helped because i plan to join the air force as an officer, and knowing how to be a leader besides the textbook way is very inciteful. good video nick.

@dmitrikrosikio2684

7 жыл бұрын

side note: like you said, being personal is a major aspect of leadership, gen mattis once took over a lt's job for christmas so the lt could spend time with family

I'm applying for the ROTC Scholarship pretty soon I guess and I'm also pretty scared. My Father's an Officer however he got a direct commission and he didn't have to worry about some of this stuff because he was one of them. I commented back in the "Day In the Life" video and it helped a lot. Thanks again.

Someone else mentioned this in a comment and they're right that the Army will truly be missing someone great after you leave. All the best Nick

Just got your T-Shirt, Shaker, Pre-work out and Aminos. Christmas came early !!!

this is possibly your best video ever

As always, great content man!

I always thought it must have been tough for 2nd Lt's. But the good 2ndLt's know to listen and learn from the senior NCO's in his Platoon. I think it has been like that for the past 100 years at least. In my first unit we had 2 -2ndLt's who were prior NCO's which i feel they jumped into the leadership position running but that's rare. A good leader develops over time it's very rare to be so called born a leader in my book.

Fantastic video, Nick!

Excellent video. I totally agree with that one point. "Don't be a douche".. And your three points are perfect. Sadly, too many don't follow any of these. I look it as "Love". you love your men, they will love you back.

Holly almost 100K subs!! Great job man

Great stuff Nick!!!

the way you open car doors always intrigues me

So cool bro! Love your channel, and I am subbed to the some of the bet channels.

Get this guy to 100k subs. With his content he should have atleast 500k.

Sir, Great perspective for all the Pls that will follow behind you way hit everything on the head you had the best job in the Army a Leader of men.

I imagine you being a pretty good pl, one I would of liked to serve under. My first duty station my pl was a douche who was only out for himself, and made sure you knew that. Good to see great leadership and understanding!

You are the best Military KZreadr out here Right now G how old are you right now man.

I miss this nick bare

I Liked. Your always uploading great content which I love and btw great video Nick!

I love videos like this! Do more!

wish you were my PL, that last tip is spot on.

Yet another great video!

Great video! Give me a little insight on what I would like to accomplish in the army.

You’re a fine young officer. Good luck to you. I served in Korea from 1956-57. Now I have a nephew who is a captain.

You hit it head on about the buddy buddy system, it's so true there is no rank structure even though we have a rank structure to use In rotc??? It still blows me away being a cadet

I miss these Nick Bare videos, things changed fast! SPC Gibbs :(

i'm not into the military plot but love listening to you - so here i am enjoying the vlog :)

@stephentownsend2516

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your prayers and support towards us it’s really goes a long way and I would like to hear your review and thoughts towards us Dana

@stephentownsend2516

2 жыл бұрын

So what’s your thoughts and review about Us I would like to hear from you?

You should have title this video... Basics of Leadership: The PL way. Very well put on your 3 points of Leadership. Common language is core to gaining respect and motivation from your direct reports. Good job and I've enjoyed your vids.

you have a badass work ethic

Nick Thank You for your service . Are you still an Army Ofiicer or are you now a Fellow Veteran ? I'm an Air Force Veteran . I served 8 / 71 - 5 / 75 .

Coming from an old combat engineer, you sound like some of the great leaders I had.

Thank you Sir. I am an MS4 who is also scared shitless. lol but your video is comforting.

I love the people coming in to go "Hey KZread!!!"

My man. Americano, the way to go!

I love this guy's confidience

@stephentownsend2516

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your prayers and support towards us it’s really goes a long way for us and what’s your thoughts and review about Us

Cav I see! 1st cav myself 11b. I love your channel sir!

Been there done that DMS, RA to Berlin Brigade ‘71.

That taxi driver probably thinks ur crazy

I have no interest on joining any arm force but it's interesting to hear how it functions from your perspective. Your leadership seems grounded on mutual respect for everyone one all levels, humidity and command courtesy to say the least. In other words you're an "awesome guy"‼️

Thanks Nick, going to IBOLC this fall. It's reassuring to hear that I'm not the only one who feels scared shitless haha

hey nick, I got a contract for 68w, leave in October. Love the vids keep it up.

It’s my second semester in the Army ROTC, and I’m nervous to become a PL..lol