Coast guard

are often debated are the Navy and the Coast Guard. The United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard have been said to be the same branches by some, and completely different by others. I found that the Navy and the Coast Guard are actually not too similar but both are very unique and important, although the Navy serves a greater purpose in my opinion. After my research, I found that the United States Navy is larger than the United States Coast Guard. It has 325,000 active members,…

1. Leadership, according to the Coast Guard, is influencing others to achieve a goal. This is a simple definition that explains a highly complex idea in an extremely basic form. The differences between good and bad leadership is not given, instead the reader of this short definition is left with the inclination that as long as a given goal was completed, then leadership must have occurred. A tyrant, however, can influence people to accomplish goals through intimidation, but that is not an…

admission into Officer Candidate School. A commission in the U.S. Coast Guard represents the highest standards of leadership, of which it is my aim to achieve. As the smallest, most versatile branch of the military, it demands flexibility, a well-rounded perspective, and an understanding of diverse personalities and backgrounds. Above all, it demands discipline rooted in a sense of service. 2. From the day I decided to join the Coast Guard, I have learned and grown as a result of that choice.…

1. “You leading others to achieve a goal” is how the Coast Guard defines leadership. My personal definition adds to those concise words only by acknowledging that the quality with which one leads is vital. A goal can be achieved with brute force or with finesse. I define leadership as: “You leading others to achieve a goal in a refined manner”. Throughout my 23 years in the Coast Guard, I have been exposed to a wide range of leadership styles and philosophies. Some leaders demonstrated great…

helicopters for the United States Coast Guard, and eventually serve in this nation's legislative branch. To obtain my first goal I will become a commissioned officer in the USCG via its academy or the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative program. I am currently applying for financial aid to assist me in getting my American Government degree from Florida Memorial University and being accepted into the CSPI program there. After a career in the Coast Guard I will then pursue my burden to…

In the past decade the US Coast Guard has made weight standards a part of its military service. All Coast Guard military personnel will be screened against weight and body fat standards every April and October. Although having weigh-ins semiannually is a good start, it still is not enough. There are so many people in the Coast Guard that do not eat healthy or exercise enough regularly even with the weight and body fat standards program in place. These people end up waiting until a few weeks…

Being and active duty member of the United States Coast Guard, I conduct multi-mission maritime services throughout the globe. I save lives, provide a safe transportation system, protect the environment, enforce laws and protect our national security. Over the years, these services have caused a demand for information system to revolutionize. These advances are needed to analyze and interpret data to coordinate responses to emergencies, track vital information and train personnel. One…

a foundation to step into other roles that allow me to serve. Serving as an officer in the Coast Guard would allow me the opportunity to continue my love of service by helping others and advancing the Coast Guard’s mission of protecting the citizens of the United States. As a Cadet at the Coast Guard Academy, I hope to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful leader in the Coast Guard.…

A benefit versus cost analysis of the United States Coast Guard Oil Prevention Spill program, concluded that efforts to reduce oil spills pays off. Resources allocated to safer working conditions and optimal maintenance suggest that reduced environmental damages could total 3.5 million dollars saved, 1.5 million saved in cleanup costs and approximately 1 million dollars of oil saved. Various ways to prevent oil spillage are the assessment of the technology used in transport and drilling,…

As I have been exposed to all different kinds of leadership style in the Coast Guard and out in corporate America, my definition of leadership has evolved. When I first started out in a leadership position, I was a firm believer that certain people are born leaders and others aren’t. While I still believe partly in this, I also believe that good and bad leadership styles can be taught. One thing I think cannot be taught is changing people’s personalities. For example, if someone has a habit…