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…
Professionals are dedicated, self-evident, and have the ability to perform even in the absence of leadership. Organizations excel because each individual in that organization has experiences and can show others flawlessly what it means to be a professional on and off duty. The role of the Human Resource Sergeant in the army profession reinforces the army’s vision, and ensure that Soldiers and readiness are the main focus. The Human Resource Sergeant assess, weighs, plans and executes the overall…
Human Resource Sergeants have an important role in the Profession of Arms. We support and maintain the force while in peacetime and at war. I think it is important for to get let everyone know what it means to be a Profession as a Human Resource Sergeant. In this essay you will also know the balancing role of the Profession’s leaders. The Army’s professional culture is going to be addressed and the HR Sergeant’s role in the Army Profession. There are many examples to what it means to be a…
During Irregular Warfare Operations leadership and ethics are imperative to the success of the mission. Irregular Warfare situations often place military professionals in dynamic and ambiguous environments where one participates in stability, defensive, and offensive operations. It is vital that all Marines of every rank know what Irregular Warfare encompasses: to utilize their best judgement when making the myriad of complex decisions that one would face in the Irregular Warfare environment.…
recruit cadre from youth of middle class has paved the way to narrow down the status quo between officers and other ranks to a formidable level in the military today. Zero Error Syndrome is another setback which has been rooted in the military. Due to non- acceptance of errors and mistakes by senior officers, most of junior officers are reluctant to take risks and responsibilities. On the other hand, senior officers are not ready to take risks and never encourage juniors to take any risk. They…
As a Human Resource Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in the military, Soldiers transform from civilian into Soldiers. Starting from the very beginning they learn how to march, run, cadence, and learn the overall basic army skills as a new Soldier joining the ranks. Once you acquire the army basic skills to learn just enough to get by, the Army sends you to advanced individual training to become a Human Resource Specialist. As a Human Resource Specialist, you start at the most junior rank…
“FOLLOW ME.” This is the motto of the United States Army Rangers. There is a lot of merit in these two words. This leadership is shown by example, in that, leadership comes from one’s actions more than telling others what to do. Through one’s actions, others can recognize the convictions of their heart. Furthermore, people need to have the willingness, as well as, the desire to serve and lead others. When people lead with the conviction of their heart intentions become obvious and others…
Being a military officer shoulders a responsibility like no other. You are equal parts leader and manager, bearing a burden that requires you to always be your best. It is a position of great honor, requiring that you not only live your service’s core values; you must also personify them for your seniors and subordinates because compromising these values is not an option. It will be my responsibility to make the most of my team’s unique talents, as I will have to be able to bring out the best in…
Extracurricular activities like the FFA and 4-H Organizations, help students, like me, gain experience in a variety of areas that will enhance our future. Through participation in these organizations, I have learned cooperation, teamwork and time management. By serving as an officer, I have also gained responsibility, as well as problem solving and communication skills. FFA has opened doors to new leadership roles at both a local and multi-county level. I have been given the opportunity to serve…
peace and a provider for the defense of the United States and its allies, professional challenges frequently erupt for the US Army. Certain professional challenges for the US Army include the enforcement of honor violations, integrity issues, and non-compliance to a given standards. Therefore, when a breach of a professional core object occurs, the US Army is…