Officer Cadet

Soldier 20/20 is the plan to help adapt our Army into becoming a stronger force. Our nation has been at war for the better part of the last 20 years. We have changed as an Army and adapted in multiple ways during this time. This program is being implemented to not only continue to expand, but to also fine tune the things that have changed. Some of the variables being looked at are women being able to serve in combat positions, soldiers unfit for their current Military Occupational Specialty…

“I am loyal to my nation, my unit, and the Soldiers that I serve. I will provide rapid and responsive support in all situations. I will be innovative, resourceful and improvise new systems of support when standard systems fail (HRC, 2016)”. These words from the Adjutant General Corps Creed explains a small part of the requirement from a Human Resource (HR) Sergeant (SGT) in the United States Army. As an HR SGT it is important to understand the responsibilities and have the dedication and…

This week began with a discussion about the duties and responsibilities of a Company level Warrant Officer. Some of the topics of discussion were foreign to me. Maybe it is because I am not directly involved in the process, but I do not see my Company Warrant managing the training within the Company. Typically, I send him my 5W’s for the next week of training and make sure that the Company training schedule is up to date, but that is all. As a Company Operations Warrant, I will ensure that all…

Shipmates: For those of you I haven’t had the pleasure of speaking with personally I have recently been designated as LPO. I want to take this opportunity to reach out and address a few things. I realize this is kind of long winded, but I promise to be more concise in the future. First, if you have not already done so please make sure you complete your resume and/or Bio and upload them to the Sharepoint web site by the end of the week. Leadership was adamant about having this completed by…

hardened soldiers with combat experience incorporated with Non Commissioned Officers encompassed my platoon. Trained to do jobs that support soldiers on the front lines, the majority of the junior enlisted soldiers enlisted as support MOSs (Military Occupational Specialty). Additionally numerous amounts of these expertise included communications, medical, and maintenance. We would follow suit, to what our Non Commissioned Officers did and the examples they set, while filling our new specific…

The History and Importance of the Army’s Non Commissioned Officer. It is no small wonder for the Non-Commissioned Officer to be known as the backbone of the United States Army, a phrase coined by Rudyard Kipling. As we know the Non-Commissioned Army in todays military is but a mere remnant of what the NCO original was. The Non-Commissioned Officer existed during the European Hundred Years’ War, who at the time, were almost all upper ranks of European society, surprisingly. At the time, though,…

covers the values and purpose I expect from our unit, besides Standing Priorities which outlines the Company’s direction for operations and training. 2. Core Principles: a. Stewards of the Profession. As members of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps we are part of an honored tradition of service in the defense of our nation. We must emulate our ancestor’s commitment which has granted the protection of our Constitution. A reliable NCO possesses the following valuable traits that…

Army Leader Redefines how to Lead Soldiers with “Why” Five years ago, Chief Warrant Officer 3 William Woods embarked on a journey to change the culture of the Army and how leaders led soldiers. His vision of change began while he attended a course on leadership in organizations at the University of Oklahoma. Woods started by teaching leaders the importance of knowing their “why,” allowing them to inspire their subordinates to believe in the same cause. According to Woods, “when leaders…

enlistment, it has become apparent that my dream is to become an Army Officer. The responsibilities entrusted with Officership is constructed with Competence, Conduct, Commitment, and Expertise. Competence is derived within the second verse of the Non-Commissioned Officers creed. I believe the ability to successfully accomplish a task should be a core that every officer should abide by, especially in regards to the quality of work. Officers should never accept below standard work, even with…

The Corps of Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) has an essential and almost unique task of any profession. We must function as combat leaders, mentors to junior Soldiers, and subject matter experts in our particular field. This requires a constant participation in the daily activities of our unit and the Soldiers within it. Being combat leaders that are capable of leading Soldiers in a combat environment to achieve the wartime function. There are several factors which threaten the ability of the…