Chief Warrant Officer Interview Essay

I humbly and respectfully request to be considered for a Command Master Chief position. My distinguished record as a leader and operator make me qualified for this position of trust and responsibility. My leadership philosophy is that an individual’s leadership skills continually evolve; however, there are elements that remain constant, such as respect, purpose, collaboration, heart, trust, and spirit. Carefully managing team synergy, harmonizing its dynamics, and maximizing the advantages of diversity in order to achieve collective success are challenges we should strive to undertake.

d. Command Climate/Sailorization. Petty Officer Bell displays unmatched personal dedication to his Sailors personal and professional development. As Assistant Command Managed Equal Opportunity/ CAT Member, he administered 12 hours of command quarter trainings and conducted 2 DEOMI surveys, correcting 8 discrepancies resulting in improvement of Command Equal Opportunity perception in the command. He is dedicated to the Sailor’s well-being, as Command Recreation Committee Treasurer, he managed 12 command fundraiser events, resulting in raising $5,000 in donations towards the command holiday party further enhancing camaraderie throughout the diverse

She assisted with reimaging 81 PCs to resolve security client applications issues, and another 30 PCs to complete clean up actions due to an electronic spillage occurrence. Her attention to detail conducting several walkthroughs of 8 LNSC spaces and organizing 13 DIVO records lead to a well-earned passing grade for the N8’s Department In The Spotlight (DITS) inspection. As N8 department Career Counselor, she was directly responsible for 6 career development boards resulting in 2 Sailors advancing in rank to Petty Officer Third Class.

Petty officer Gray has distinguished himself in the performance of his duities and is most deserving of his first Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for actions during the period from July 2013 to 2015, while assigned to U.S. Naval Construction Battalion One as an Equipment Operator, and Dispatcher. Petty Officer Gray quickly earned the respect and admiration of both his superior and subordinates with his eargerness to qualify on all required licensing for command tasking ahead of schedule in order to assume greater responsibilitys which greatly benefitted and supported command mission. He attained excellent rating knowledge, sound leadership abilities, and exceptionally strong work ethics. He has without doubt provided professionalism

Members Present: Mr. Bill Bowen, Chairman; Mr. Baxter Rice Vice-Chair, Mr. Buzz Breedlove Board, Secretary, Mr. David Clisham, BG James Gabrielli, MG David Baldwin, Mr. Steve Samuels, Mr. Sedrick Tydus, and Mr. Joe Wire. Members. Members Absent: VADM Jody Breckenridge. Staff: LTC Richard Wallis, Superintendent; Mrs. Rachel Mahlke, Mr. Luis Garza, Mrs. Johnna Grell, SFC Rodrigo Leanos, Mrs. Estephanie Fuentes, Mr. Salvatore Siino, MAJ Pernell Johnson, Mrs. Sahiry Ireland, Mr. Sean Moler, and Mrs. Cesley Frost. Public: Mr. Brandon Hardin, LTC Joel Armstrong, Mrs. Soundra Leek, and Mr. Arnold Grisham. Cadets: Franki Magaña, Verania Amaton, and Gerald Liddle.

EXPERT MOTIVATOR AND MENTOR. He flawlessly led 5 sailor and 61 Future Sailors as they prepared for Recruit Training Command. His exemplary mentorship directly resulted in 40% of his shippers advancing to the next pay grade and two of his sailors selected to be LPO's currently leading successful recruiting stations, greatly enhancing his contribution to the overall command mission.

SPC XXXXXXX achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall XXXXX% grade point average. SPC XXXXX was a motivated leader that participated in all classroom discussions. His determination to seek self-improvement and work as a team player was unparalleled throughout the course. He displayed exceptional drill and ceremony skills while flawlessly inspecting and marching a squad size element. His ability to assimilate new information and present it in a military manor was evident during his oral history brief. He demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in all academic areas, excelling in communicating in writing, and conducting individual training. As squad leader during the

The numbers and strengths of the Army warrant officer has varied throughout history, but our importance, roles, and significance to the mission, have only continued to grow. Within our doctrine, such as ADRP 6-22; Army Leadership, there is no defined leadership roles for the warrant officer. We fall in line with officers in general, being the senior mentor and leader in the organization. Whereas an enlisted Soldier swears an oath to follow lawful orders, an officer promises to “well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office.” As an officer, we must go the extra step, think outside the box, adjust

Petty Officer Findley proved to be a dynamic leader. As Naval Radio Transmitter Facility (NRTF) Awase Leading Petty Officer, his leadership led to 15 Awase Watch Supervisor qualifications, five Maintenance, Material and Management (3M) 301 qualifications and three Sailor of the Quarter (SOQ) selections. Additionally, he conducted 24 Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) training sessions leading to zero reportable hits during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Naval Information Warfare EKMS inspection.

He provided 50 midterm and performance evaluations, submitted six Sailor of the Year packages, updated 42 Division Officer Records, and provided personal and professional mentorship to the entirety of the N3 department. He supervised eight Circuit Actions personnel in the review and correction of 358 circuit block diagrams and the transition from the aging Asynchronous Transfer Mode system to the Multi-Service Provisioning Platform. He supervised 36 Technical Control Facility operators through four supervisors in the daily monitoring and troubleshooting of 358 mission-critical circuits and the processing of 1,000 Emergency Action Messages to tactically deployed submarine units in the Far East Area of

CW3 Cloyd continues to be an exceptional officer and S1. CW3 Cloyd enrolled in WOILE and is schedule to attend the course later this year. Upon completing WOILE, she should start on a Master's Degree. As a subject matter expert and critical thinker in Human Resources, she has the potential to serve at the operational and strategic levels of command, where she can influence policy. A must select to CW4 upon meeting

I yearn for the opportunity to become the subject matter expert in all aspects of the Field Artillery Branch, and am more than willing to accept any and all challenges as a Warrant Officer. I have always and will continue to achieve excellence in whatever task I am given. Throughout my years in the Army, I have always set the example for other Soldiers to follow. As an Army Officer that is of the utmost importance. It is imperative that leaders in the Army set and maintain the highest of standards, and it is my goal to exhibit those qualities and remain a sound professional as a Warrant Officer.

Congratulations on your selection! It was a long, challenging road to get you where you are today. Use those lessons and experiences to help guide and mentor your Sailors so they can achieve the same success you’ve obtained. You are now a member of one of the oldest associations, rely on your brothers’ and sisters’ for strength, advice and recommendations. Ensure you give back, become an active member in the Mess and get involved with CPO 365 Phase I/II.

SPC Jeffress demonstrated excellent military knowledge and bearing while assisting in several positions in the qualification of another Company becoming qualified on the MPRC during Bradley Gunnery 2015.

2. CTR1 Foland finished her Basic Instructor Course (BIC) in June 2012, and started her instructing for her internship in July 2012. I had the ability to mentor and coach her developing instructional ability over the course of three years, culminating in her earning her Navy Master Training Specials (MTS). Her first evaluation was rated as Satisfactory, which is the average rating for an initial instructor evaluation. This gave