Another question...this time about deployments

[Brasidas]

Ok what makes a good officer?

An effective, trustworthy leader.

The ability to handle mission, men, self under stress without unnecessarily compromising anything.

Multitasking, ensuring the timely and effective accomplishment of objectives and mitigation of risks and obstacles.

Clear and effective communication up and down the chain.

Personal integrity, concern for the welfare of subordinates and peers. The ability to effectively counsel subordinates, and to effectively identify and address your own personal shortcomings.

The ability to effectively delegate and mentor subordinates, particularly those in leadership roles.

 

[dimsum]

Ok what makes a good officer?

Simply put, it's the ability to take the advice from your NCOs and mesh with what's required from your superior officers.  You say what's required, then let the NCOs work out how it will be done. 

 

[Tibbson]

Ok what makes a good officer?

This is the smartest question you have asked thus far, mostly because it proves my point.  You really have no clue...so far.  I have degrees and a community college diploma.  All of which I have achieved while in the CF.  I know first hand that while they may provide you with knowledge, they in no way prepare you for leadership.  Universities are full of "educated idiots".

As others have already noted, sit down and have a long conversation with a good officer about what it takes to be one.  Its clearly something that your two degrees have never taught you yet and something that will serve you well if you ever hope to have a successful career and be of benifit to the CF and troops you lead.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

why I'd make a good officer:

- I never give up, I'm the most determined person I know
- I lead by example
- I take initiative and never come unprepared for anything even if that means asking a lot of stupid questions at first
- I'm highy educated which does count for a lot

that's what I have to bring to the table

and when I say I'm not hands on I don't mean I'm afraid to work hard or get involved it means there's people that probably have more aptitude for working with their hands than I do and my talents lie in using my brain to solve problems

Just asking that you bring some capitals with you also when posting on army.ca.
Thanks,
Bruce

 

[Good2Golf]

...But one of the reasons I wanted to join the CF is I want to be able to travel overseas.

Ever considered joining the Navy?  Seriously, they travel a lot.

 

[MrCoffee]

I will definitely take some of these good tips into considerations and talk to some officers.