Non-commissioned officer

Leadership Philosophy My leadership philosophy was acquired while serving this great nation in two branches of service; the United States Air Force (USAF) (1985 – 1995), the United States Army Reserves (USAR) (2010 – 2012) and the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) (2012 – Present). During this 14 year timeframe I developed the morals and values that shaped me into a better, well rounded, Soldier. My military background added a knowledge base that cannot be learned in our educational system.…

Profession of Arms produces expert work effectively, and the servant ethic develop expertise and use that expertise for the betterment of society. Professional Soldiers have good motivation and self-control. Professional Soldiers do not use motivators outside of work, they look within for continuing pursuit of knowledge and services .Professional Soldier must always feel that their role is a calling not a job (Army White Paper).” Knowing the meaning behind Profession of Arms and Professional…

Accountability In The Us Army Accountability is an essential characteristic in all aspects of one's life. A responsible person can be relied upon by others to get a job done without blaming others for any problems he or she encounters and will therefore be the first choice for a promotion. People who are considered reliable, honest, and responsible will be trusted by the people around them to do what needs to be done. However, such a reputation can easily be sullied, so it is…

Leading is being ethical and maintaining values instilled in me since childhood: integrity, respect, morale courage and commitment. A leader will be fair with the distribution of awards and punishment and communicate to their Soldiers the circumstances surrounding the situation to maintain or correct. Leading is not just being right, I am open to and will accept constructive criticism. As a leader, I earn the respect of my Soldiers through my leadership, I am an honest leader. Leadership is not…

ETHICAL DILEMMA IN PLATOON In the movie Platoon directed by Oliver Stone, Charlie Sheen portrays an idealistic young infantryman named Chris Taylor serving his first tour in Vietnam. When on patrol one day, Taylor’s platoon commits a series of war crimes against Vietnamese civilians, including rape and brutal murders (Stone, 1986). Taylor is then faced with a moral problem -- whether to stay loyal to his fellow soldiers despite their crimes or report them so they may face justice. The question…

as my topic because it represents a difficult and important training area, not just for the military but for any organization. From my experience in the Army, I have noticed that the Army is always seeking to develop ethical problem solving from officers and soldiers who come from many different religious, personal, and philosophical backgrounds, who may view some problems and solutions within the ethical field in different ways. All soldiers and leaders throughout their careers are constantly…

Petty Officer Storm is highly recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his sustained superior performance of duties while serving as Assistant Leading Petty Officer, Command Training Coordinator, EKMS Local Element, Enlisted Information Warfare Coordinator, Trusted Agent, Official Information Exchange Administrator and Site Duty Officer (SDO) at U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS), Far East Detachment Chinhae Korea from March 2016 to March 2017. His…

I believe I am fully qualified to become an Army Warrant Officer for many reasons. The first is that I feel I have reached a rank that marks the culmination of my operational career. At this stage in the Army as a Staff Sergeant, I continually fulfill duty positions that are above and beyond my pay grade in both the garrison and deployed environments. This is best exemplified in my recent deployment with 1st Special Forces Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. As a Staff Sergeant, I…

As a Warrant Officer in the United States Army we serve a very unique purpose. When asked any Warrant Officer will quickly tell you they are “technical and tactical experts” in their particular field, be it aviation, transportation, maritime service or field specialization. ADRP 6-22 states that we serve our organizations by providing quality advice and solutions in equipment at the junior levels, moving to technical knowledge on higher echelon systems at the senior level. This does not mean,…

The Salute Look around any common military area, such as the Navy Exchange parking lot and you will likely witness one of the oldest customs, the salute. A military custom which renders respect and trust to the U.S. President, National flag, officers and personnel wearing the Medal of Honor. The salute is a customary gesture that identifies a member of the military forces and a tradition of most services around the globe. In fact, Senior Enlisted Leaders enforce standards to connect Junior…