Combat Engineering Career Paper

Three qualities important in life, but even more so in being a successful USMA cadet and Army officer are honor, responsibility, and determination. These traits will allow a person to be a powerful leader, follower, and soldier in general.

The Army National Guard is a whole new way to serve. It 's all about commitment to help communities in need. It 's solid dedication to the country in war and in peace. They form an elite team that shares similar core values, convictions, and beliefs. To be in the National Guard can mean serving the country part-time, one weekend a month and two weeks a year as most Guard members serve. This is what makes them different from the other branches of the military. Experiences will be gained that would change one 's outlook on life forever. Skills will be learned that will last a lifetime. The Guard is a team that values serving others and being the best; a part-time job with full time

     The Army National Guard is a whole new way to serve. It’s all about commitment to help communities in need. It’s solid dedication to the country in war and in peace. They form an elite team that shares similar core values, convictions, and beliefs. To be in the National Guard can mean serving the country part-time, one weekend a month and two weeks a year as most Guard members serve. This is what makes them different from the other branches of the military. Experiences will be gained that would change one’s outlook on life forever. Skills will be learned that will last a lifetime. The Guard is a team that values serving others and being the best; a part-time job

The United States military is downsizing, becoming a more fit and agile military. Due to this action the Army has come up with a program to place Soldiers in a field that they can perform at their maximum capacity physically and mentally. This program is called Soldier 2020, it is in its final testing stages even though parts of this program have already been integrated into TRADOC.

Standing at attention, dress blues, crisp and clean, waiting instruction, and following every order given by the drill instructor to the exact point. Giving instruction making sure your platoon is prepared and ready for any situation. That is why I want to be a Marine Corps officer. Being a Marine is one of the greatest career options anyone wanting to join the military will ever make. Ever branch of the military is tough; however, Marines are just a little bit tougher. Being a Marine lets you walk around with a certain swagger, you know that you are one of the bests that why you joined the few and the proud. Being able to give instruction over other Marines means you are just that much more responsible, respectful

During the second week, the primary focus is protective works and blow in place techniques for specific ordnance types. Also during this week, the Combined Practical Exercise (CPX) is conducted which allows for scenario-based practical application of newly acquired skills while utilizing various training lanes to provide Soldiers experience with tactical environment training. The CPX also serves as an indicator to instructors that students are able to think critically under any circumstance and properly use the EEOCA Guide.

The 120th Engineer Battalion consists of 8 companies with an assigned strength of 725 Soldiers. He currently oversees more than 20 active construction and improvement projects at Camp Gruber, Broken Arrow and Muskogee Armed Forces Reserve Centers and throughout the State of Oklahoma. LTC Ostervold’s leadership and dedication is unwavering. He personally developed and mentored subordinates within his span of control to improve on all soldier and engineering requirements. During his short time as the Battalion Commander, LTC Ostervold has been able to increase the retention of quality engineer soldiers through realistic and meaningful Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training. LTC Ostervold has increased the overall strength of the Battalion by over 6% (42 Soldiers) by aggressively recruiting Soldiers that have a passion to serve their country in the Oklahoma National Guard and learn a valuable skill set as an Army

The position of president is the highest office in the nation. Many people believe in order to be president the person filling the office should have military experience. Since the 1992 the candidate that has won has had no military experience but prior to this year the majority of presidents had military experience. The public does not require their presidential candidates to have military experience and in the last few decades have elected presidents with no military experience despite the fact the country has been embroiled in the War on Terror. Presidents should be required to serve time in the military before running for this office.

Throughout my military career, it became apparent that the staff officers within my command had attained a great sense of professionalism, leadership abilities and technical skills. My military duty positions in my career, such as being the Battalion S3 driver, TOC radiotelephone operator, and Brigade S6 NCOIC, allowed me to directly converse with many officers. I was able to monitor firsthand the daily task and responsibilities of some staff officers. After years of maintaining a high level of performance at work, I felt that taking a more challenging role within the Army would be beneficial to my career. I began to believe that I could provide the Army with another military officer of the same caliber of those in my previous commands. My aspiration to become an Army Officer fostered greatly through conversations with my former Brigade S6 OIC, MAJ Joe Gardner. He was previously a senior NCO and made the transition to an officer. He understood

When it comes to technical and mechanical skills, veterans usually have the best experience because the military employs a variety of state-of-the-art technology. The military requires the absolute reliability of their machines and equipment, so veterans are instilled with the drive, patience and commitment that private manufacturers appreciated. Military technicians and maintenance personnel are already familiar with strict standard operating procedures that the military imposes for all of its equipment and maintenance people. The military also emphasizes the need to focus on accomplishing missions, which transitions well into the manufacturing world.

Jeff Schogal once referred to the Marine Corps as, “The Few, the Proud, the Marines,” I hope to become part of the few, the proud, and the marines. The Marines Corps, a military branch will train me to be mentally and physically fit, and will prepare me to a better man, and it will teach me to be a technologist.

This paper explores the multiple tasks that the United States Army Engineers execute and perform during wartime situations. The five general tasks are mobility, countermobility, survivability, topography, and general engineering (Chambers, 2000). The primary goal for the Corps Of Engineers would be the offensive movement of the national military forces, which is imperative. The second task would be impeding the movement of the enemy, diverting their activities. The third task would be to expeditiously provide field fortifications, in order to protect troops and their equipment from enemy fire. The fourth task would be at locating positions and becoming familiar with terrain. The fifth and final task would be other various duties such as destruction

“A hill is another chance to climb.” Failure effects everyone on Earth. The difference is that everyone responds to said failures in different ways. Since I was young, I faced roadblocks. The way I faced these failures are what defines me. Even though it is difficult, I try to learn something from each of them. A failure that truly taught me a valuable lesson was the end of my senior football season. The events and lessons that I took away from this failure will help guide me for the rest of my life.

Being successful in military is not that difficult unless, you are good disciplined as personality. Starting from military school you have been teaching certain manners that follows you during your service. Whenever you follow the rules and requirements you will be successful. Being on time, following the rules and being responsible are very main and important abilities that requires for the success.

There are many career fields available to young adults in the United States of America, some of which include the military. The Marines is a great career field because people can apply themselves in a structured environment gaining self respect along with learning skills that will help them later in life. Specifically, the Marines are a proud organization that celebrates their history, uniforms, as well as their principals and values.