I went into the Pentagon for the first time yesterday. Like going to another country, there was some culture shock. Here's some Pentagon survival tips from one traveler to another.
1 - Call everyone "sir" or "ma'am" because they probably are. I saw more Generals in my first two hours at the Pentagon than I have seen in my whole career. A four star here a three star there. No big deal.
2 - Take a map and hire a river guide. You wouldn't go on an expedition up the Amazon river without a river guide. That place is huge and confusing.
3 - Be ready for less personal space. The Pentagon is like a crowded third world country. There's people everywhere. In the rest of the Air Force a "full bird" Colonel might have his own office and even a secretary. In the Pentagon they cram four or five together around a couple of tiny desks and make them all share a phone.
4 - If you see a young Captain walking around be sure to say hello. Because the only Captain in the Pentagon is probably me...
I almost put you over 1000 reads. If you can get me into the Pentagon then I'll be certain to greet the Captain wandering the halls.
ReplyDeletePhilip - some day you will be one of those generals - with a big desk, and your own phone!
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