Statement Of Purpose For The Position Of Senior Patrol Leader

(541). This is what I am committed to do as a Boy Scout leader, pass on the traditions and values, the words that construct our oath and law, and guide our new generation in to great leaders as it was done for me. And I will do this “with high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured” just as Abraham Lincoln said in his second inaugural address

I recently completed my Eagle Scout rank, achieving the highest honor in Boy Scouts, and I am also a brotherhood member of scouting's honor society, the Order of the Arrow. I served a six month term as Senior Patrol Leader, the most senior scout leader within my troop, as well as serving as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for one term. Before that, I did three six month terms as Troop Guide, a position in which I acclimated first year scouts to the troop, teaching them the ways of scouting. My experience in Boy Scouts has presented an abundance of opportunities for me to develop my leadership skills, giving me a competitive advantage over other candidates.

As a commissioned officer in the United State Military, you must me a leader. There are those who are born leaders, who instinctively step up to the task with a will and desire to aid and assist, and there are those who are chosen to be leaders. As a commissioned officer it is your job to both rise to the occasion in spur of the moment brilliance as well as fulfill your role as the selected role model. As former four-star General Colin Powell said, “Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.” Your responsibility as a leader is to constantly have confidence

I have been a boy scout since the first grade, and I believe nothing contributed greater to me wanting to help people, and my leadership skills, then being a boy scout. There are countless times on campouts and events where first aid and knowledge of the human body come into play. During one of the annual summer camps my troop goes on every year, me and a friend of mine were hiking up a mountain. It was one of the steeper trails, so we had to watch our step. About half way up, my partner lost his footing and sprained his ankle. He could not get down the mountain so I had to find what I could to make a brace, because I could not carry him down without injuring myself as well. I found a few sturdy sticks and tied them around his ankle, using the tibia as a guide for how straight I needed to make it. We worked together to get down and to the first aid tent. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had and taught me a lot about leadership and gave me some experience when it came to handling

I was elected to be a Thespian Officer my freshman year as the only underclassman to be granted a position for the following year. Consequently, I returned as the only veteran officer my junior year. Being the only one who had experience leading in this department, I was appointed to show the ropes to a brand new set of officers- some of which were seniors who had acted in the department for nearly four years. The intimidating task of coordinating and training a group of people who were older, had higher positions, and were possibly more qualified than I became daunting. However, it was in this time of building a strong team that I grew as a leader, communicator, and team player.

Scouting is probably one of the first stories I should tell, as it has become the moral bedrock for my entire life and personal philosophy. I could write an entire book office individual stories from my time as a youth and the lessons it taught me, but in the interest of time I will condense it. Scouting taught me to look out for myself and others through countless trainings and even just weekend camping trips. Personal responsibility, dedication, and a dependable work ethic were all things I learned on my trail to becoming an Eagle Scout and particularly during my years working on the Canyon Camp Staff. I served

Growing up I was always the kid who was picked on. No matter where it was I went people would always doubt me and what I was capable of doing. In high school I chose to make a change that would not only benefit me but, a change that would I benefit my community. I chose to join AFJROTC in hopes of learning about discipline and about many career opportunities. The corps is ran by senior cadets who have a longevity in the program, it was in this instance that I knew who it was that I wanted to be. Fast forwarding to my junior year I chose to run for the position of Corps Commander, this is the guy in charge of the whole detachment. While I, and 14 of my peers ran for this position, I was lucky enough to have gotten chosen to be the commander

The United States Army is one of the largest organizations in the World. They offer over

Standing in front of a bunch of kids, I found myself with the Boy Scout Handbook, the kids are screaming. They wanted to do literally anything other than sit and listen, but I had to teach them. A few years ago, being an older kid in my troop, from time to time, it was my job to teach a bunch of twelve year olds. In Boy Scouts, it is the job of the older scouts to teach the younger scouts how to be the next generation of Boy Scouts.

I have been a volunteer surf lifesaving patrol member for over 4 years. During this time, I have been awarded my Bronze Medallion and gained certification in First Aid, Spinal Management, Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management and Advanced Resuscitation Techniques. I have also taken on the leadership role of being Spinal Management Captain within my patrol, and am training to become a Patrol Captain. My experience in surf lifesaving has built my teamwork skills, through my involvement in multiple rescues. Whilst performing first aid I have learnt the importance of delegation of duties such as calling the ambulance, filling in the injury forms, performing a body check, and transporting the patient. Every rescue relies on all members of the

I couldn’t believe through a lot of sweat and tears, I was one step away becoming an Eagle Scout. What stood between me and the Eagle Scout rank was the Eagle Scout Leadership Project. A project I needed to complete which demonstrated leadership of others and provided service to a deserving institution other than the Boy

Of the attributes and competencies the make up an Army leader, I’ve identified my own growth in the areas of character, intellect, and development through my interactions with my classmates. Although I’ve identified that I’ve changed in these areas, I also recognize

Upon receipt of requests, the Patrol Division Commander or designee (normally, the first shift sergeant) will post a list either electronically via email or on the patrol bulletin board

Through my 3 years of high school, I have become devote to becoming an educated young man for the betterment of society. I have been able to do this as result of the United States Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, JROTC, program in my school where young people are pushed to their physical, mental and social limit by being given leadership positions and opportunities they wouldn’t have had otherwise. For one, the JROTC program has made me a more devote citizen as well as given me the courage to lead by example. Most especially, the Drill Team has given me purpose after school for 2-3 hours each day to be trained and eventually train others. The team taught me the importance of attention to detail in every endeavor. I have since applied

I have always been told that my maturity has always excelled past my age. As I became more of an adult, I began establishing leadership traits. I became heavily involved in the Special Olympics Club, becoming the Vice President my freshman year in High School. As my leadership skills began to grow, I found myself more involved in the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and during my senior year I achieved the highest rank, Cadet Commander, mentoring and leading over 300 cadets. I