Army side of situation:
Depending on where the butter bar came from, he can be utterly worthless sack of fuck or a high speed tabbed out gun-ho killer. My first Platoon Leader was a great guy, but was a stickler for the rules of engagement. My 2nd LT was fresh from West Point, never cused, and was kind of a pussy. With time, he hardened up, and became a great officer even though he got into NCO business too much. My last LT, was a VMI grad, who had gone to Ranger school, and was a hard charger. Somethings I didn't agree with, but I would've taken a bullet for him in a second. As long as they're open to NCO's and the people they lead, there shouldn't be a problem. Take advice from those that know, because all that book smarts ain't worth a fuck under fire.