Ever since I understood what the military was as a child, I wanted to be a Soldier. I wanted to

The main reason for this essay is because I did not follow standard operating procedure and was not at the correct place of duty for accountability of my person while on quarters as prescribed by my doctor. Regardless of my reasons for absence, there is no excuse as to why I was not in my barracks room as I had been ordered to be or at a minimum give a courtesy call to my chain of command if I needed to go anywhere for any reason. I want to be an excellent soldier and I want to excel in the military, but in order to be such a soldier I need to be more responsible for my actions. I feel that, being a new soldier in this unit, I have some wonderful examples from my superiors and soldiers who have been here longer and I should follow their

Ideal- The Marines Embody more of my personal views and ideals then the other branches of the armed services.

 I am writing this essay because I disrespected a non commissioned officer. I do apologize for what I did and have said. I have learned from my mistake and I see why I am to do this essay and that is to show that disrespecting a non commissioned officer will not be tolerated and two give clear understanding of the impact that disrespecting a Non Commissioned officer has on others. For many reasons the Non Commissioned Officers keep the moral up and motivate soldiers and encourage them to do their very best and showing disrespect to the non commissioned officer's not only lowers moral, it also makes it to where the NCO thinks less of the person and lowers the person’s creditably.

The reason why I want to attend the U.S. Service Academies is not only the goldmine of opportunity I will receive of an educational standpoint including benefits, but also the enrichment of character and self-development, into becoming one of the nation's most exemplary citizens through attending a military academy.

Officers are responsible to lead and protect the people under them. They must have courage, strength, leadership, integrity, and respect. An officer in the Army needs to be able to think fast and make decisions for an entire platoon of soliders. Another important responsibility of an officer is to be able to make operation orders quickly and effectively. This is necessary to be able to complete the mission successfully and on time. I feel that although this is a difficult task for me right now, I am gaining a lot of experience writing them through officer candidate school and it something that I will continue to improve upon. An important part of being an officer is being able to give constructive evaluations of your soldiers so they can continue to improve themselves and help make the platoon better. These evaluations are important to to help each soldier understand what they are doing well and what they need to improve upon so they can further their career in the Army. I feel that I will excel at this because I am used to giving constructive feedback at my current and previous jobs. I also want to help my soliders succeed so I feel that I will take the extra time to make their evaluations very specific.

When I went on mobilization to Fort Lewis, Washington and left my son in the care of my parents, I thought my parental duties would be set aside until I returned home. Unfortunately, the soldiers of 351st Ordnance Company would prove me wrong with their excessive alcohol consumption, commonly term “binge drinking,” and destructive behaviors. I would then spend the next year sharing the responsibility with four other junior noncommission officers in the task of taking care of soldiers. Despite the efforts of myself and the others we were not fully prepared to handle some of the outrageous events and lack of engagement from the leadership that would challenge us during the tour. My abilities as a junior noncommission officer and the understanding of leadership were redefined and I learned exactly what it meant to ensure soldiers have proper guidance, leadership, positive morale, and well-being.

Laying down one’s life for another, putting personal convenience aside for the safety and security of our country and our citizens, is the business of daily military service that is not just demonstrated during times of open conflict and battle. Service on mission teams in underserved areas of our country, where citizens are in need of basic human support and assistance, taught me that true service requires no individual glory. One of our greatest strengths as a nation continues to come from the indomitable spirit of our citizens. As a Christian, I believe in the sanctity of life therefore, as a soldier I will be mindful of the lives of those serving with me. As an officer, I understand that one day I may have to call soldiers into combat however, as a West Point graduate and a Christian I will never do so thoughtlessly. As the namesake of a patriotic and courageous soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice in his service to our state and our country, I was raised with the sacred awareness that accompanies the call of duty. For all of the reasons herein, I am uniquely worthy to be a nominee from South

If I was a soldier I would want to help people in need because if there is someone with medical supplies, to help, we could have saved more soldiers. For example, Mr. Waldo

As a Non Commissioned Officers we need to seek what is best for our soldiers. It is our duty to guide them through this Army process. How are we going to do this? By maintaining discipline, training soldiers and ensuring welfare.

Throughout my military career I have had the distinguished opportunity to work with some of the Army's finest officers. My last platoon leader in particular, LT Adams, was a major influence in my decision to pursue a career as an officer. There was always something about the way he carried himself. He was the symbol of integrity and confidence and truly lived the Army Values. With the help of his impeccable leadership I was able to achieve feats not many have. I was able to attend and graduate the United States Army Sniper School, an honor not bestowed upon many. I truly contribute my successes at that school, and others like it, to the guidance given to me by LT Adams. In coming to this realization, I now am confident and motivated to give

Since I was young, it wasn’t a firefighter or an astronaut that I dreamed of becoming, it was a member of the United States military. As I matured, only one branch held my attention: the Army. I’ve wanted to give back to this country that has given so much to me with just three words - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the inalienable rights. I want to give back and do so as a representative of the most highly acclaimed service academy, to be a part of the tradition of excellence that has shaped our country.

first thing I am going to talk about in this essay is the seven army values and the importance of them to the army. In the US army we are taught to live by the Seven Army Values. They are broken down to us in the acronym “LDRSHIP”. Loyalty “Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. constitution, the Army, and other soldiers. ” Duty “ Fulfill you obligations. ” Respect “ Treat people as they should be treated . ” Selfless Service “ Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates above your own. ” Honor “ Live up to the army values.” Integrity “Do what is right legally and morally. ” and Personal Courage “ Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). ” We are all drilled on these seven army values from day one of basic

Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

I am writing this essay on the importance of following order because I recently disobeyed a few General orders. Our commanders put out orders and make them very clear to us for multiple reasons. One of the main reasons is that these orders are there to protect us as Soldiers and not only our images but the images of our fellow Soldiers and the Army itself. The Army and our commanding officers have our best interests at hand and they put in place the orders they do for that particular reason. As junior enlisted Soldiers we follow orders on a daily basis from our NCO’s in command of us so in this sense following orders is a part of our daily lives and jobs.

Introduction/thesis: I didn’t join the military for a free education, although that was one of the many benefits accompanying my military commitment. I didn’t do it for the free healthcare, either, though I’ve known people who joined so that their sick spouses would be taken care of for the rest of their lives. My heart is just not that big. I didn’t join so I could wear a camouflage uniform or so that I could be thanked for my service while walking through the airport. I didn’t join in hopes of living overseas or travelling for free or seeing the world. And I certainly didn’t join because I wanted to deploy to the Middle East, even though I would willingly go if duty called. I joined the world’s greatest Air Force for selfish reasons: I wanted to protect my family. As cliché as it sounds, I sincerely wanted to serve my country. I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself. I wanted to see how far I could push myself. I wanted to see what I was capable of achieving.