Commanding officer

the modern US ARMY of the 21st century is the most technologically proficent and organized fighting force the world has ever seen. in terms of capabilitys the US ARMY has had to make many changes in the last 240 or so years in order to adapt to a world with increasing complexities. equipment has greatly advanced, soldiers have changed following different generations of socialization and terms and conditions of war have modernized to fit ideals of morality and culpability. although many things…

The military language consists of the use of acronyms and jargon. This is the use of slang unknown to people that are not a part of a specific group who speak a specific language or "code". Although, military language has made an impact on the English language. "Informal military language reinforces a service member's primary identity as part of a group" (Chambers). Members can be grouped depending on what job they have or what area they work in. Each member is responsible for being familiar…

Ethics, 2011). Also, the code of ethics provides guidance for making ethical decision in order to conduct a work in a professional environment. Noncommissioned Officers Ethics All Noncommissioned Officers took the same Oath of Office and swear their allegiance to the United States of America as Enlisted Soldier. Noncommissioned Officers are in a high-level position of command. These men and women of the corps are expected from their subordinates as well as their peers to be not at all less…

What my husband's advancement to Chief Petty Officer means to me? The answer of that question could be 10 pages long or I could just resume what I feel in one word, "extremely proud", well I guess two words. I met Christian 16 years ago, he was full of energy, funny, and he had the ability to turn any sad or bad situation into a joke making everybody laugh; that is what make me fell in love with him. On the other hand, he was a little immature, unfocused when it comes to work, and nothing seemed…

1. Per the reference, Gunnery Sergeant Matthew J. Ortiz is enthusiastically recommended for selection as the Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 15) PSR SNCOIC of the Year. Enclosures (1) through (7) are submitted in support of this nomination. 2. Gunnery Sergeant Ortiz’s performance during FY 15 was characterized by consistency and quality. This veteran SNCOIC conquered the friction and challenges of Prior Service Recruiting by leading and inspiring his Marines through his example of work ethic and…

Army Mandatory Officer Promotion Board 1. Purpose: To provide a brief overview of the DA Officer Promotion is prepared and conducted. 2. Facts: a. The DA Secretariat conducts all centralized Active Component, Reserve Component, Officer Selection boards, providing administrative and technical support to selection boards in order to select the best-qualified Officers and for promotion. b. These include all officer promotion boards from the grade of Chief Warrant Officer Three…

many noncommissioned officers. The phrase alone lends itself to falling under the umbrella of commanders, strictly officer business, not in the wheelhouse of sergeants. Mission command is the next generation of Command and Control. Command and Control utilized trickle down leadership, propelled downward through the chain of command from the commander to the lowest level. Mission Command involves all leaders, not just the commander. Mission command has evolved from officer business to leader…

option for the Air Force is to reintroduce warrant officer ranks. With the increased usage of unmanned aircraft and the looming threat of reduction in manned aircraft, the need for pilots, maintainers, etc will be reduced. Warrant officers offer a viable choice for the replacement of traditional aircraft crews. The US Army has proven successful implementation of pilots in the warrant officer grade. Their pay is less than that of a fully commissioned officer, yet they have years of experience as…

core competencies and leadership skills to be successful in the Congressional Fellowship Program. 2. As the commanding officer for 4th Brigade Support Battalion 1st SBCT 4th ID in Fort Carson, Colorado I have had the benefit of working with CPT Shepherd. CPT Shepherd is sought out for is ability to be the subject matter expert for the unit. While setting the standard for other officers and soldiers to emulate. He has earned a reputation through various assignments to include Assistant…

operation as well as anticipate prudent risks and any unforeseen circumstances that might arise. According to the commander’s intent, and planning guidance. I can work on a course of action while continuously guiding and empowering my noncommissioned officers (NCOs) to use their own initiatives and discretions to solve unpredictable problems in current complex operational environment. The commander incorporates mission command philosophy with warfighting functions to exercise his command and…