One of the principles of leadership says: "Until it is necessary to make a decision, it is necessary NOT to make a decision."
This is to remind the young officer that you should always keep your options open and gather as much information as possible before making a decision. In other words, don't go off half cocked.
The trick, taught by experience, and preferably someone else's experience, is to know when it is necessary to make the decision.
SpyNavy
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)