Employees are not bound by an oath to follow you. -

Common job issues and solutions in Transitioned Military Officer

Employees are not bound by an oath to follow you.

Build an “emotional bank account” with your employees. Get to know them and support their efforts.

Do you feel comfortable as a member of your civilian work team?

I felt comfortable as a member of my team from the start of my employment.
It was a very difficult transition for me, but I am comfortable as part of the team now.
I still feel very different but have the sense it will improve over time.
I feel isolated; always have since leaving the military.