90-day wonder
Hastily commissioned lieutenant
A 90-day wonder is military slang for an officer commissioned after a short training program rather than a full academy education.
The term, often derisive, suggests someone thrust into authority without adequate preparation: The enlisted men didn't trust the 90-day wonder fresh out of OCS.
By extension, anyone who gains credentials or expertise suspiciously fast.
- crash courseBrief, concentrated instruction
- fast-trackAccelerate a process
- butter barLowest commissioned rank
- second lieutenantEntry-level army officer
- gold barsCast precious metal ingots
greenhorn · fresh off the boat · expedited · ROTC · salute · credibility · commanding officer · skepticism · chain of command · military academy · uniform · boot camp · basic training · rookie · mentorship · rank insignia · drill sergeant · enlisted personnel
90-day wondercareer soldier
Long-term military professional
lifer · West Point graduate · professional soldier · mustang · old hand
day, days, daily, wonder, wonders, wondered, wondering, wonderful, wonderfully