Academy suggestions for someone w/NO military background...

[Burbank_Hopeful]

Hey All,

I've enjoyed all the new posts the past few weeks; especially the tribute post by papimike.... Very moving post.. You should all check it out...

Question for you all... I'll be attending the same academy that hankido2000 is in (Rio Hondo) in April. I'm all ready to go. I was there already checking it out. Seems pretty cool.

Here's my question.. I'm in my mid thirties. I've never been in the military and I can sometimes be "set in my ways" so to speak. I'm open to new things but wanted to know what's the best way to get used to getting your head chewed off by a TAC officer? Mind you I can hold my ground in an argument, and I can take criticism, but what't the best way to "NOT" let the verbal abuse get to you (this case me..) since I have no real experience in getting my ass chewed out on a daily basis...

I look forward to joining the academy, but wanted helpful advice on how to survive this type of mind torture.. (LOL)

Thanks All!

Burbank

[JHP]

My best advice is, deal with it. If you cannot indure someone yelling at you or cursing you then you do not have the tempermant for an LEO position. The question should be when someone puts their hands on you? Now thats the real question!
Remember never take a sign of kindness as a sign of weakness thats the mistake that would get you in trouble.

Just a thought.

:bounce: JHP