Non-commissioned officer

The following statement illustrates why I believe my experiences in the MAPPS/Special Projects Unit provides me with a solid foundation to transition into the position of Lieutenant in the posted vacancy. The lieutenant in this position must employ several important leadership characteristics in order to accomplish the mission. First, any leadership role requires the ability to communicate effectively with both civilian and enlisted members of the Division, as well as, personnel from outside…

“Well, over the summer, I was down on Rush street partying with some Marine buddies in on leave. Well, we were pretty lit and so we decided to walk down to the lake to get some air. On the way we passed a couple of gay bars, and in this alley some guy with his pants and underwear down around his ankles is standing there looking at us as another guy is on his knees in front of the guy his head bobbing up and down. Then the guy on his knees must've sensed somebody looking at him and he turned.”…

returned their own answer to their approaching for. Keeping out of the way as sailor's ran to and fro delivering powder charges, and ignition cap's, making his slow way towards the ships armory. "Captain what are your order's," Matthew asked as he buckled the sword belt onto his hip. His eye's going wide when he saw the foot long wooden shrapnel protruding from her right abdominal wall. Bounding up the stair's ignoring the smoldering ship they were leaving in their wake. Knelling down at…

Assault School at Ft. Campbell in Kentucky where he earned his Air Assault Badge. Additionally, while serving as a member of a Police Transition Team in Afghanistan in 2010, he earned the Army Driver and Mechanic Badge. SFC Bell also became a certified Non-Lethal Weapons instructor in 2012.For exceptionally meritorious service while serving in positions of great responsibility from October 1994 to May…

Everybody has done something about which they are proud, whether it be winning a competition, sacrificing their time to helps others, or achieving a personal goal. Looking back on my life, there are several accomplishments of which I am quite proud. I I have completed The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) Bootcamp. It is a U.S. Navy-based organization that serves to teach individuals about the sea going military services, U.S. naval operations and training, community service,…

I never intended to be in charge of anybody. In fact, the thought had never even crossed my mind. I had grown too used to taking orders to be bothered with the idea. But as soon as you get your first chance at leadership, one things seems to lead to another, and before you know it you’re the guy in charge. All I had done for the past four years was work summers at a simple bbq booth called Brothers’ BBQ. I spent most of my time there obeying orders that my father furiously barked at me. I…

Honor is what helps us to make mindful decisions not only at work but also in our daily lives. That honor prevents us from abusing the military power. The creed of the noncommissioned officer states that we will not use our grade or position to attain pleasure, profit and or personal safety; such fundamentals from the very beginning were in us using the Profession of Arms. With this honor comes great responsibility to do the right thing…

Through my military career I’ve had the pleasure of having multiple role models. Some being family members others civilians that I’ve meet while accomplishing Army missions but most of my role models have been great individuals that I have had the pleasure of serving with in the military. One in particular stands out more than the others, his name is SSG Kenneth Moss or now SFC Kenneth Moss (R). SFC Moss (R) had the biggest impact on me as he was my first supervisor I had in the Army. His…

Marquaze Ward 07/30/14 FTR: Failure to Report Here in the Army, we have tools in place that keep us soldier’s discipline, responsible, and a well-trained machine. Some of those include customs and courtesies; Drills and ceremonies; team building skills and etc. Another important skill set is accountability; being where you need to be at all times and responsible for your action. Accountability is what keep the Army running smoothly; shows soldiers how to be account for their personal…

According to Saussure, a sign is a combination of a sound-image or “signifier” and concept or “signified”. One key concept in understanding semiotics is that the relationship between the signifier and the signified is always arbitrary. But since there is no logical connection between a word and a concept, the meanings that signifiers posses must somehow be learned. This implies that there are certain “codes” that evolve within a society or culture, which help individuals generate meaning from…