how is the transition.  One thing i noticed is being a soldier, everything is team based and frankly micromanaged.

whereas being a cop you are pretty much on your own and kinda set the agenda for what you want to do.

From what I have been told by other deputy's that was previous military is the rules of engagement is 100% different. When you are on the battle field you shoot at what ever moves in front of you and you shoot to kill. When they come back to LE they seem to be more aggressive.

After 20 years of AD, I found many civilian workers, including fellow cops, to be lazy and unwilling to take responsibility for their actions.  Yes... I found that in the Army as well but no where near like what I have experienced since retirement.

If I could have $1 every time my Sgt or others make a comment about my hard work ethic, my age, and how they figured I would want to spend the shift under an oak tree some where, my opinion gets rienforced.

In the Army, teaching those under you was important and reflected well on you as a leader and mentor.  In civilian life, it's just the opposite, I guess those above think their job is in jeporady.

At 47, I'm on the SWAT team, Dive Team, Honor Guard, and run circles around most guys 20 years younger...  I think they are more lazy than I am motivated.

I miss active duty.

Quoted: After 20 years of AD, I found many civilian workers, including fellow cops, to be lazy and unwilling to take responsibility for their actions.  Yes... I found that in the Army as well but no where near like what I have experienced since retirement. If I could have $1 every time my Sgt or others make a comment about my hard work ethic, my age, and how they figured I would want to spend the shift under an oak tree some where, my opinion gets rienforced. In the Army, teaching those under you was important and reflected well on you as a leader and mentor.  In civilian life, it's just the opposite, I guess those above think their job is in jeporady. At 47, I'm on the SWAT team, Dive Team, Honor Guard, and run circles around most guys 20 years younger...  I think they are more lazy than I am motivated. I miss active duty.

You are not alone with that sentiment.  I didn't spend as long as you did on AD, but I have come to feel the same way you do.  To the OP, I've found there's no good barometer for how a military man will make the transition.  Some turn out great, others don't.  I think the effectiveness of transitioning from soldier to cop has more to do with your core personality and ability to adapt than your previous work environment.