Background
The world of emergency management has done more than just increase my knowledge base and inform me about the “in’s and out’s” of the field, but has enlightened me on the depth and scope that is involved within it. Knowing that I would inevitably work at some point in my career in the field of law enforcement, I studied and graduated with a Bachelors degree of Science in Criminal Justice. When I was nearing the end of my studies, my focus moved more towards the federal government and counter terrorism activities, forcing me to mentally debate with myself about increasing my knowledge, while also increasing my desirability in the job market, through earning a master’s degree.
When I decided upon continuing my education I was informed about the field of Emergency management, which previously I was unknowingly aware of, and decided upon this path. I had a vague idea of the main …show more content…
The first year will be an accumulation of Military Basic training, Navy Dive School, Airborne School, as well as a portion of my Specialty school, or Explosive ordinance disposal. This first year’s main purpose is to solely increase my overall skill set to the required standard to successfully be a Navy EOD Technician.
After my initial training, taking up the entirety of the first year, I plan to complete any remaining training, as well as officially attending Officer Candidate School, OCS, to become an officer. This is the main point of my training, which I feel, will assist in my professional growth and development the most. By attending OCS, I will gain the knowledge and skills to successfully lead a small group of men in high stress, crucial scenarios, which I feel will assist my overall professional
The world of emergency management has done more than just increase my knowledge base and inform me about the “in’s and out’s” of the field, but has enlightened me on the depth and scope that is involved within it. Knowing that I would inevitably work at some point in my career in the field of law enforcement, I studied and graduated with a Bachelors degree of Science in Criminal Justice. When I was nearing the end of my studies, my focus moved more towards the federal government and counter terrorism activities, forcing me to mentally debate with myself about increasing my knowledge, while also increasing my desirability in the job market, through earning a master’s degree.
When I decided upon continuing my education I was informed about the field of Emergency management, which previously I was unknowingly aware of, and decided upon this path. I had a vague idea of the main …show more content…
The first year will be an accumulation of Military Basic training, Navy Dive School, Airborne School, as well as a portion of my Specialty school, or Explosive ordinance disposal. This first year’s main purpose is to solely increase my overall skill set to the required standard to successfully be a Navy EOD Technician.
After my initial training, taking up the entirety of the first year, I plan to complete any remaining training, as well as officially attending Officer Candidate School, OCS, to become an officer. This is the main point of my training, which I feel, will assist in my professional growth and development the most. By attending OCS, I will gain the knowledge and skills to successfully lead a small group of men in high stress, crucial scenarios, which I feel will assist my overall professional