What It Takes to Be First Sergeant

James R. McDonough sets a spectacular example of what it is to be a second lieutenant in the United States Army and what it is truly like to lead a group of enlisted soldiers for the first time. Lieutenant McDonough, a graduate of West Point, was deployed as a platoon leader in a small fort with the mission of holding a Vietnamese village out of the hands of the Viet Cong. When he arrived, Lieutenant McDonough discovered that the former Lieutenant and platoon leader of the 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 503d Infantry (Airborne) hardly ever left his

In this report I will be going over the importance of training and education within the military, and how they both play very important roles to not only leaders, but the service members within our ranks. The military is constantly training and, we train as we fight. However, before soldiers train, they must be well educated in all areas in which they will be training. Proper education is the key to proper training. I will also discuss the importance of becoming better educated while serving in the military, as it will make transitioning back into the

These commanders were chosen due to having an essential skill set that includes excellent customer service based skills, which include

Considered the “backbone of the Army,” the Army NCO corps is facing a massive shortage of qualified Soldiers thanks to the down-sizing of military forces after a decade and a half of wars, and the seasoned NCOs either separating from the military, retiring, or recovering from combat related injuries. Through a Department of Defense policy that was implemented in 2005 to expand the NCO corps, which ultimately lowered the bar for promotion,

sacrifice and service to nation, and applies the highest ethical standards. The Human Resources Sergeant

Petty officer Gray has distinguished himself in the performance of his duities and is most deserving of his first Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for actions during the period from July 2013 to 2015, while assigned to U.S. Naval Construction Battalion One as an Equipment Operator, and Dispatcher. Petty Officer Gray quickly earned the respect and admiration of both his superior and subordinates with his eargerness to qualify on all required licensing for command tasking ahead of schedule in order to assume greater responsibilitys which greatly benefitted and supported command mission. He attained excellent rating knowledge, sound leadership abilities, and exceptionally strong work ethics. He has without doubt provided professionalism

She was selected to serve as the Brigade S4, this position is normally held by a company grade officer. She developed resilient leaders to handle complex challenges within the organization. She exhibited satisfactory physical and mental stamina to efficiently achieve and maintain the required Army standards. As a junior officer, she must continue to maintain her professional military bearing at all times, regardless of the operational limitations or constraints.

(a) Senior commander. The SC is normally the senior general officer at the installation. The SC’s mission is the care

Mr. Jose Cuayo has performed every major duty one can ask for a GS-12. His performance since arriving to US Army Europe is impeccable. Jose’s extensive field knowledge and experience allows him to stamp out fires before they become a command crisis. Although this is his first staff assignment, Jose has assimilated into the command and is performing admirably.

2. SSG Kilchenstein is a priority assignment to serve as a U.S. Army Recruiter. The Army Recruiting Program is vital to meet the needs of the Army by recruiting from the civilian population to reinforce the Enlisted and Officer Ranks. Additionally, upon SSG Kilchenstein’s departure from his current location, the losing command will be above the current Army manning guidance.

Functioning as a field training officer for engineers promoting to lieutenant, I evaluate them candidates as they perform the job functions of a lieutenant. Routine functions on administrative aspects of the job and how they manage emergency incidents. A checklist is used to guide the FTOs as they work with the candidates. Items on the list include: work orders for the station and apparatus, time sheet coding, evaluations on firefighters,

Secretary for the Sector Commander and Deputy Commander for the USCG Sector Key West. Maintain command’s files and records. Set up and maintains actions and correspondence status logs. Ensure files include all required documents and that all documents are properly signed. Receive visitors and telephone calls, determines the nature of requests and directs callers to appropriate staff. Take appointment’s request for supervisor and staff. Maintain command calendar and confirm appointment. Make necessary travel arrangement and prepare travel claims. Arrange conference rooms reservations for visitors. Coordinate visits to outside units and submitted clearance verification. Purchase office supplies, equipment, and publications. Perform timekeeping

- EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM MANAGER. As the Detachment Training Coordinator, he conducted over 45 hours of operational training for 15 Sailors, resulting in the qualification of four additional Site Duty Officers, advancement of two Sailors to the next paygrade and 100 percent

The leadership within the 93rd Signal Brigade linked employees to specific positions, after matching skills and considering

In order to be a military police officer in the Army National Guard, a soldier must go through all the mental and physical examinations to determine if they are mentally and physically fit to be a military police officer. The soldier will be expected to meet the height and weight requirements set by military officials.