Personal Statement: What Makes As An Army Officer

I am auditioning to be an officer because I believe I can make Company a great experience for everyone on it and be a strong leader and representative of Cottonwood Dance. I think that having a strong leader is fundamental to the success of a group. My physics teacher, Ms. Richey, is someone I look up to as a leader; she makes class fun and engages us while still clearly getting the information across. She is also very confident in her abilities and will straight up shut you down (kindly) if you are trying to make up a physics scenario that is not possible. She is so intelligent yet fun that I aspire to be like her when I have to be a leader. I believe I am qualified to be an officer this year because I have had a couple of different

The United States Army is one of the main factors that allows America to be a free and democratic country. The Army defends, protects, and honors the United States of America. Ever since I was a young boy, I saw greatness in the United States Army and hoped to one day be a part of it. I always envisioned myself in a leadership position and when I decided to join the Army, I knew being an officer was for me. To me, being an officer in the U.S. Army is a career unlike any other. There are many opportunities as an officer in the Army to advance, further education, and grow as a person. The army allows you to switch your MOS and attend more training to further education or to change careers completely which is something

Abraham Lincoln said “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe”. As a professional, I have a proactive approach to prepare myself for the next job or task that falls before me. As a prior enlisted member serving 21 years, I seamlessly went through the ranks with little to no guidance due to the 5Ps, Proper Preparation Prevents poor Performance. Since I was unable to become an officer (age Limit), I retired and pushed the big red button to join the civil service, knowing I would be able to increase my capability’s as an Airman. To get into the system, I transferred to Rome NY starting my career with Defense Financial Accounting Service. Knowing my heart was with the Air Force, I transferred back to the agency I could

Served as the Senior Personnel Sergeant of a Battalion consisting of 1000 Soldiers. Advised and assisted the Commander, NCOs, and Soldiers on personnel matters; reviewed and consolidated reports, statistics, and personnel actions submitted to higher headquarters; assisted unit's with Military Personnel Record Jackets (DA 201 Files), pay and finance records, and medical and dental records; advised the commander on personnel strength, shortages, provided technical guidance and training a section of 6 Soldiers; supervised and managed the processing and tracking of all personnel actions, awards, NCOERs, OERs, promotions, leaves and passes; and processed and ensured SIDPERS transactions were submitted in a timely and efficient manner. Assisted

I seek to be an Infantry Officer to be able to lead men up close and at the front of battle. I want to be able to directly influence the tide of battle through new innovative ways of leadership, tactics, and strategy.

The other thing I believe makes me stand out from other applicants is the amount of experience I’ve had with positions that require some similar qualities as this role does like house captain, student ambassador, src representative and assembly team member.

In my position as First Sergeant (E-8), I was the acting Command Sergeant Major. Mr. Joseph Swinson was my Senior Enlisted noncommissioned officer and worked as my Subordinate Unit Tasking NCO for nine units with it totaling 4500 Soldiers. He coordinated Ranges and ammunition pickup with turn-in , Stability contingency and Statistics Leader for my as well the Commanders Battalion. Noticeably MSG Swinson went to the doctor more than often on many occasions he was suffering with migraines and was taking a medication. He told me that he would get behind on his work and he needed to continue to be at his medical Appointments. I suggested that he take care of his health. SFC Swinson was suffering from the migraines for the full time I was his boss

What would you like us to know about you that distinguishes you from all other applicants? *

I never know the best way to start these things so I’ll start by saying I am a 23 year veteran of the U.S. Military. It started in 1992 when I enlisted in the Marine Corps immediately following high school. I served on active duty for 5 years and transferred to the Marine Corps Reserves while I attended College. I earned an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from NH Technical Institute in 1997 and worked as an Electronics Technician for MARKEM Corporation from 1997 – 2007. During this time I enlisted in the NH Army National Guard and subsequently attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 2001. I transferred to the MA National Guard in 2001 and attended flight school in 2003. I earned my Bachelor’s

I always figured I would eventually go to a decent college, study something STEM-related, and end up a scientist or mathematician at a university, leading and interesting but generally unremarkable life. However, all of those ideas were swept away when I found the United States Military (USMA), or West Point. The academy is a military college (located 75 miles north of NYC) which produces army officers through a rigorous curriculum of academics and military athletics. I heard of USMA while watching TV, the most mundane of actions introducing to me what would become the focal point of my actions, giving me goals and, more importantly, a clear idea of who I want to become. When I initially heard about West Point, I only had a vague idea of the institution.

First of all, I do have one job that I really want to do. The first job that I want to be is that I want to be in the army when I grow up. I don’t have many reasons why I want to be in the military but I thought of some on the way making the story.

I’m determined to attend the United States Military Academy because it’s essential that I obtain the knowledge and experience to overcome challenges that I may endure while leading soldiers and develop the distinguished character of a soldier as a walking symbol of the military to serve my country successfully. I want to fine-tune my military and leadership skills before I graduate as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, earn the best STEM education to reach my goals, and inspire and encourage more women to serve.

First, I would like to take the time to thank you for the opportunity to apply for a position in JSOC. It is a tremendous honor even to be considered. That said, I would like to explain why I feel that I am the best candidate for this position. I am the best candidate for the position is because of my experience and performance. I will take the next two paragraphs to explain each of these areas.

There are multiple traits that truly demonstrate why I am qualified to be a Naval officer, the first being honor. The word “honor” is a word so powerful that it resonates through the minds of millions, even billions of people from multitudes of cultures and generations from the past and present. Honor holds such a value in some cultures that in the past, even committing a small dishonorable act could lead to death. By modern standards my interpretation of honor relates largely to a person staying committed and persevering through pain to maintain his honor. This is especially true when discussing the military. I have had aspirations to join the military for more than ten years now. I have always respected members of every single branch of this

I would be eligible for this occupation because I love to be active, and I was in cross country. I am able to run long distances without taking a break. My relatives were in the army like my great grandpa who participated in both of the World Wars. My grandpa used to be in the Vietnam War; he talks about it a lot in his spare time. My family has been in the military, but some of my past relatives have.The US Airborne provides excitement, education,opportunity,and competitive wages.