[pmulcahy11b]

I think that, depending on the MOS/branch of the individual involved, there would be a variation of the "stupid LT" syndrome that all Sergeants, particularly Platoon Sergeants, have to go through, unless they get really lucky. The former USAF/USN officer may be more insufferable, however, unless they are smart enough to know that they don't know anything. The former USAF/USN officer would probably be best off as a staff officer, as would senior NCOs; lower ranks would probably help each other out to learn what's what.