The biggest thing the Army taught me that has helped in the civilian world is just how good of an impression showing up not on time but early to work has on your employer. It is the quickest and easiest way to instill confidence in your employer that they made the right choice in hiring you. It is also a quick an easy way to separate yourself from your fellow civilian employees in managements eyes. It is unbelievable just how many people lackadaisically walk into the office 10 to 15 minutes late without a care in the world.