Officer

career, every time I meet an officer there is always an image that comes to mind of college educated, forward thinking, holds to a high standard, and so on. I have always held officers in a higher standard because of the role and direction they give to a unit. These characteristics is what I always strive to meet and achieve on my journey to becoming a military officer. Why do I want to be a military officer? It has long been my ambition to become a Military Officer. I wish to be part of the…

Warrant Officers within Special Forces are looked to for their high level of experience by commanders and Sergeants Major alike. More often than not, within our formation, warrant officers are viewed and employed by commanders and sergeants Major as part of the command team. Company and Battalion Warrant Officers should absolutely be part of the command team because they already are! Time spent as both a company and battalion operations warrant officers, in conjunction with the nominative…

Warrant Officer Corps is one of the most prestige technical career field in the United States Armed Forces. Warrant officers are highly skilled, military occupational specialty (MOS) officers. The selection into the Warrant Officer Corps is completed through an application process where only the best of the best are chosen. As a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Army, I (SFC Bivins) felt I was full qualified; therefore, I submitted an application and was accepted based on my…

Motivation. Dedication. Perseverance. These are the three keys to making it through a Service Academy and becoming a military officer. First, you must be motivated. You must burn with the passion of attending a Service Academy and commissioning in the military. You must be certain that the military is where you want to be. You must want it to a level where you are willing to endure the hardships you are certain to face. Finally, you must’ve wanted this, in colloquial terms, all your life. I…

enormous, deaths at the hands of police officers were higher during the first six months of this year than compared to 2015 (Kindy, Lower, Rich, Tate, & Jenkins, 2016). Additionally, Kindy, Lower, Rich, Tate, & Jenkins stated that 465 individuals in 2015 died at the hands of police while 491 individuals died within the first six months of 2016. Despite African-Americans making up 13.3% of the United States population, African-Americans have accounted…

MEMORANDUM THRU Noncommissioned Officers Academy 14030 MSCoE Loop, Suite 2520, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 FOR Drill Sergeants Course 9574 Marion Ave, Fort Jackson, SC 29207 SUBJECT: Recommendation for Drill Sergeant 1. Sergeant (SGT) Hamtig, Jose is part of the 626th Brigade Support Battalion. He works as part of the Battalion operations shop (S3). Since his arrival training and Overall Unit Readiness has drastically increased. His tremendous interest and motivation in leading, training…

description. Some examples that come to the top of my head are working longer if needed, taking the time to not just listen to other, but at the same time trying to the best of one’s ability to seek a common ground solution. Being a correctional officer comes with an immense amount of responsibly, in comparison to other entry-level career fields. This requires just like being a NCO in the Army that when implementing orders that one is always fair, yet firm, and always consistent. Lastly, I…

1) Why do I want to be a military officer? Different people have different reasons for joining the armed forces. However, for me it has always been very simple, I see it as the highest form of patriotism. People choose different avenues to show their love for their country. However, most of them are not ready to pay the ultimate price. My desire to be a military officer is driven by my love for this country and the need to serve it and its people. Serving others has always been part of my…

As an Operations Specialist, Petty Officer Jamison has an immeasurable amount of experience to offer recruiting. In the ten years she has served, Petty Officer Jamison has had the opportunity to interact and work with all 19 ratings in the Coast Guard. In addition, she has conducted operations in the eleven Coast Guard mission areas. As a member of the Coast Guard, Petty Officer Jamison prides herself on having a strong work ethic and the ability to resolve difficult situations. Specifically, as…

My personal experience as a Non Commissioned Officer in the military and my growth as a Non Commission Officer started on 25 March 1988. It all started with my lifelong dream of being a Soldier. My next-door neighbor was a Sergeant in the Army and every day when he got home, I would sit and chat with him, I was no older than eight years old. I remembered him saying, “Curtis, I can tell you will join the service in ten years from now because every day you produce different questions regarding…