I have the passion and determination to take charge and lead, a position others often brush aside to due its demanding nature and the responsibilities that come with the position. I see leadership as an opportunity to flush out my character and push myself beyond my capabilities as a distinct individual unfaltering in the face of pressure. Joining the Navy as an officer will open up a new path in a career known for prosperity and development. The role of an officer presents a challenge, one that I will strive to overcome and succeed in, no matter the obstacle lays in my path. The skills and mindset that I have acquired and polished over the course of my lifetime have prepared me for any task that I undertake. I have always been drawn to adventure, seeking a new path instead of choosing one of the majority. A life at sea and transversing across the ocean to arrive at a new destination is an extremely appealing phenomenon. Experiencing a change in an environment presents a new set of challenges and overcoming them opens the door to new opportunities that can be utilized in other …show more content…
Furthermore, I am responsible and determined as evident by my university transcript where I took 15 credit hours a semester, even though I had overloaded my course schedule I still made the Dean's List for that semester as well as others in subsequent semester. I also felt a strong sense of duty to help my fellow peers in their subject matters by holding study sessions and sharing notes, I went as far as sacrificing my own free time to help my friends out on the weekends. I had done these task simply out of character, I am a selfless person who wants aid others in pursuit of their goals. I did not seek any form of reward from my friends but simply wished for their success in their
The United States Navy and strong leadership are synonymous. I have been raised in a family that emphasized leadership and integrity. These qualities are demonstrated through distinct and profound attitudes, behaviors, and core moral values. I want to be part of something that matters and gives me the opportunity to succeed while helping people. Being a Naval Officer offers the fulfillment I am looking for.
I once heard that if you always do what you have always done then you would always get what you have. In the past decade, I have honorably held six different duty positions in the Air Force so I am no stranger to change. Over the years, I have seen many good things and helped my leadership tackle challenges with innovative ideas. My experiences in the Air Force have shaped my ability to lead effectively. After enlisting as a tactical aircraft maintainer in 2006, I began working towards a degree with the eventual goal of applying for a commission. I have spent a decade meritoriously serving as a maintainer, supervisor and mentor. Now I have finally reached the point of being eligible for a commission. The RPA program has piqued my interest since watching an RQ-170 fly in
I am the best candidate for a broadening opportunity because I possess the skills (i.e. technical experience) and qualifications to excel and succeed in this opportunity. I am the epitome of an Iron Major, illustrated by my 21 years of active duty service and 34-months of deployment to Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Also, my passion and selfless commitment to actively contribute to the forward progression of the Armed Forces is what separates me from the other perspective candidates.
A person cannot achieve excellence leadership skills and abilities overnight; it is something you develop over time and continue to define and shape for yourself. An officer is someone who can transform their thoughts into someone else’s undertaking -- a skill hard to learn but even more difficult to master-- and be able to delegate responsibilities. I want to become an officer for that very reason: to continue expanding and progressing my leadership skills and develop valuable skills that will help me in the workforce and beyond. Rosalynn Carter once said, “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be." I also want to be an officer to help others reach their full potential, to showcase their skills and knowledge, and lead them to a path of success. For me to become said officer, I will need to complete MS
Ever since I was young, I had always wanted to be in the United States Navy. Remembering those days where my family and I would wait on the pier for the ship to arrive with my Dad would fuel those thoughts. I still remember those days where he would come off the ship and we would all run to him and hug him. I also have always had an interest in others and making sure they were okay. My dream is to serve in the Navy and I will achieve that by serving as a Corpsman (a medical field job).
I chose to enroll in the United States Navy Sea Cadet Corps for two main reasons: my interests in military aircrafts and the idea that the U.S. Navy will open the doors to the world for me. I can say now that I have completed four years in this program, those two reasons were not the most important ones when looking back and reflecting on how the program has shaped me. I soon realized that being a cadet was not about doing what I liked at all times, but doing what I disliked as well for a long term benefit. During the program's long hour weekend drills and during my stay in the military base of Everett (Washington), it became clear to me that overcoming great challenges and helping others do the same, was a great reward. I was taught leadership
I have gained leadership skills from my time as an officer, along with knowledge of what it takes to be in a position of leadership.
I want to be a military officer so I continue to be a leader at different levels within our organization. A leader is defined in ADP 6-22 as, “An Army leader is anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals. Army leaders motivate people both inside and outside the chain of command to pursue actions, focus thinking and shape decisions for the greater good of the organization.” I have taken much pride and joy in my career thus far in my ability to inspire and influence those around me, however, I feel as a military officer I can have an even greater impact on those with whom I serve alongside. Above all, I want to become an officer so I can continue to learn and develop my skills a soldier. Stepping out of my comfort zone as a Non-Commissioned Officer, and into a position of leadership as an officer will ensure I do not become stagnate and lackadaisical. This will allow for me to continue to provide the Army with the best possible soldier and leader that I can be.
In nearly every corner of the globe, the role of a military officer commands respect. New information is being established at record speeds making previous knowledge more quickly outdated than ever before. This makes continuing education for Warrant Officers that much more critical to staying relevant as subject matter expert.
As of right now, I will not be an officer in another club during the 2018-2019 school year; however, I will be an editor of the literary magazine. Most of my work will be completed during Creative Writing class time. As I get closer to entering my senior year at AHN, I can’t help but feel like the past 3 years have really flown by. TLC has been a significant part of my experience here at Academy, and I am determined to make my last year as an official club member count.
Does the military just go to war? The answer is no. People think that the military flies planes, sails boats, and shoots guns. Not many college students know much about the military, but when people think of the military, they may think of the different military branches or war. In reality, the military has a few different branches and many career options. In the military, officers are known as the higher ranked officials and leaders of the military. In order to become an officer, one must attend a service academy or military college, complete Officer Candidate School, or take part in a Reserve Officer Training Course.
My background and experiences have created the well-rounded individual who I am today; an individual who aspires to become a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy. I believe that the activities I have participated in and the skills I’ve acquired in my life will allow me to greatly enhance the Air Force Academy. One of my most valuable assets is undoubtedly my love of learning. Both inside and outside of school I go above and beyond the standards to satisfy this desire. Inside of school, I take the most difficult courses I can handle, and I tackle each and every subject with a fierce intensity.
I have proven throughout my career that I have the leadership, technical, and management skills required of a successful Naval Officer. I feel that it is my time to exercise these abilities as a CWO. My record speaks volume for what I have done. If you need someone to take on the toughest jobs and lead with success, I am definitely that person. I am a leader! Put me in the
When you are a National Delegate, you essentially get to be a State Officer for a week. You get to travel and room with the team and you get to know them much better throughout the course of the week. This is just one of the few aspects of this trip that made it memorable. From being able to represent a few of the over 650,000 FFA members to being a part of the delegate floor, it was an experience to remember. However, it isn’t all fun and games. We still had business to attend to.
I guess you can say that I was always looking for adventure. To me, adventure means more than just seeing nature and exploring. I believe adventure is stepping out of your comfort zone in order to learn and experience something new. It is more than something that I enjoy doing, it is more like a part of who I am. I would never have guessed that one decision I made three years ago would start a fire within, setting me in a direction that I do not presume I would be in if chosen differently. Ending freshman year of high school, I never pondered about my impending goals (unless contemplating about who was taking me to the Senior Prom counts). It was on a Sunday night with my bible study group when Mrs. Kay announced that she was going on one of her annual mission trips to Guatemala, this time hopefully taking all of us students. After days of pleading, my parents eventually came to the same conclusion on how this would be such an exceptional opportunity for me. From arriving in Antigua, Guatemala and taking a van from the airport to the outskirts of the touristy city, to the third day, the trip had really been a letdown. My anticipation of amending the world, or somewhat this specific corner of it. I witnessed not only the hardship these families were living through but the kindness and the most thankful people I’d ever met. Throughout the week, we finished the