Statement Of Purpose: Airborne Pre-Ranger Army

Mission statement gives an organization a purpose, this serves as a guideline for members of the organization to keep them focus in accomplishing the organization’s mission. The organizations chosen for this assignment are: The U.S. Army and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These organizations were created to protect American’s ways of lives. The U.S. Army protects communities in U.S. territory from foreign enemies and the Federal Bureau of Prisons protects members of the community by keeping offenders who threat our safety, away from society.

I have had much academic and practical training which is relevant to this position. I have recently graduated from the Fort Still Noncommissioned Officer Academy, where I took the WLC (Warrior Leader Course). Upon completion, I was awarded the NCO

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

I have learned the importance of leading a large group of differing opinions into a unified force. I have also developed a strong sense of responsibility for my actions towards others and in holding a powerful position. I have held numerous leadership titles such as “Miss Junior Seven Hills” as well as “Miss Teen Seven Hills”. Through these opportunities I represented the city of Seven Hills at city and county wide events and learned the importance of communication and how to be a positive representative. I am a part of a handful of other clubs at school including Key Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Student Government, and Jazz Band. I am a completive dancer at Caliber Dance Company and have danced since I was 8 years old. Dance has taught me discipline and has proven to me that hard work pays off. Although I have experience in these various activities I think my most significant experience comes from my time as a member of NIMB. I have firsthand experience of feeling too intimidated to have fun and I want to ensure that no member of NIMB has the same feeling at any point throughout the season. I have seen many leaders of the band come and go and have learned that in order to be effective a Field Commander must be positive, personable, focused, and dedicated. I promise to personify these traits and use my experience in a beneficial

I enlisted into the military at the age of 19 where I began my career as an Infantry rifleman. During my basic training at Fort Benning Ga, I went through 14 weeks of training to become highly a trained rifleman. While at Fort Benning I qualified expert during basic rifle marksmanship and also expert during advanced rifle marksmanship. For the final 10 weeks of my time in training, I was chosen as the Platoon Leader for my Platoon of 53 men. During the final 2 weeks at Fort Benning, I went through a series, of many competitions, from stalking, to land navigation, operation of radios, to disassembly and assembly of 6 different weapon systems. And finally upon graduation, I was honored to be recognized as the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the company. Also receiving a letter of recommendation from the Brigadier General over the Ms Natoinal Guard. After returning from training, I was assigned to B Co. 1-155th CAB out of Poplarville Ms, where I served from 05/2015 to 12/2016. During my time with B Co., I participated training at Camp Shelby Ms. And Fort Hood Tx. In December of 2016 I went through tryouts, and was selected by the Sniper Section of the Headquarters company of 1-155th, where I am currently serving as an Infantry Sniper. I feel that I would be able to use the training I have received through the military, to serve with Gulfport Police Department SWAT Sniper Team, if given the opportunity.

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.

“There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.” The words of Franklin D. Roosevelt still ring true today. As the 32nd President of the United States (U.S.), he put these words to action bringing the country out of the Great Depression and onto the road to victory during World War II. He used his formal Harvard education, political and leadership experiences as a solid foundation of his leadership. Added enthusiasm, focus, and determination enabled him to make the U.S. stronger than the day he took his first presidential oath of office. His years of service to America have inspired my growth as a leader and the wish to leave a similar legacy within the U.S. Army.

Most of my service in the United States Marine Corps was spent overseas in Japan and in the Republic of Korea. During this time, I was a recognised weapons expert responsible for the training of both United States Armed personnel and the Republic of Korea Marines and soldiers. I thoroughly enjoyed my training role which allowed me to develop various strategies to effectively communicate with foreign nationals and offer a direct experience on the logistics of global security as well as its implementations. Overall, it was a rewarding experience and I welcome such an opportunity in the future

As a supervisor, I was first assigned as a squad sergeant in Troop D at Cranbury Station. I have further been assigned as a supervisor in Troop D as an MVR Review Sergeant, as the Assistant Troop D Field Training Officer / Range Master, the Troop D M.A.P.P.S. Officer, and

I currently serve as the Squad Leader of a nine-man Airborne Ranger Rifle Squad. I prepare my squad to deploy to a tactical environment worldwide within 18 hours. I am responsible for the individuals in my squad and their collective training. I am responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment valued in excess of $250,000, while ensuring the professional development of my subordinates. I am responsible for the health and welfare of all members of my Squad as well as their family members. I have additional duties as a Senior Jump Master, Fast Rope Insertion Extraction Master, Squad Demolitions Expert, Range Safety Officer, Unit Prevention Leader, Company Reenlistment NCO, and the Platoon Marksmanship Trainer. I

I have become a relied upon source that has been consistently chosen above my peers to represent my unit and the Army. As a Sergeant I was

1. Being Cadet Wing Commander is something that I really want to do. Before coming to Detachment 775, since coming to USC I have learned that we were once the number one small detachment in the nation and as Cadet Wing Commander I will everything I can in order to return it that status. In order to do this I will try to get everyone involved, I would make sure everyone is on the same page as far as rules, goals, and information being distributed, and I would change PT to accommodate more cadets.

I am delighted to attend an online college that accommodates our nation’s military and their families. Knowing American Military University has worked with an infinite number of students that have active lifestyles, made me feel at ease that I will be able to care for my family, work and succeed in college.

1. I, LaShana Muller, have currently served 6 years and 4 months in the Air Force. I have spent my entire career in the 2S0X1 Material Management career field with three different assignments apart from basic and technical training. I was stationed at Kunsan AB Korea from May 2011-May 2012 in the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron as my first duty station. From May 2012-May 2014, I was stationed at Aviano AB, Italy in the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron where I worked not only in my own career field but as a Unit Deployment Manager for a year. Finally, I was stationed at Hill AFB, Utah in the 388th MXG in June of 2014 until present.

Ultimately, as a career Soldier, the Army has afforded me significant opportunities being as a minority and also as a woman. I desire to become a trail-blazer, so that women behind me can one day rate equally in comparison with their male counterparts in preparing our forces for the next war. My Army mentors have coached, trained and groomed me to plan 10-15 years in order to set a path for my future that will motivate others around me to follow my lead. Therefore, I am always prepared for the inevitable, in which, is to one day transition from the Army. However, I am committed to leaving the Army in a better state than when I originally joined in 1994. Comprehensively, this means opening career opportunities to all, professional tolerance of gender related issues/differences and actively preparing my subordinates to one day lead in my absence. The course of my career, I have developed the skills, commitment and intestinal fortitude to overcome challenges, shortfalls and surpass the operating limitations. Thereby, makes me a prime candidate for one of the Broadening Opportunities and will afford me the opportunity to lead from the front and motivate those around me to drive change throughout the Armed