A mentor can provide guidance, direction, and insight to other servicemembers just starting their educational journey. Understanding how to maneuver through college catalogs and degree requirements is invaluable information to someone who is just beginning their course work.

Mentors can provide solutions and guidance based on personal experience.

 Mentors act as a safety net of encouragement.

Mentoring is about taking care of recruits first and taking the time to be there for them when it starts getting tough. The one-on-one relationship provides the opportunity for a mentor to really know a [servicemember's] needs and interests, which results in more personalized guidance.