Sergeant Major of the Army

1. I am concerned about the inefficient and derelict performance of your duties as a TA Platoon Section Sergeant. Specifically I am concerned about the following:  SGT Crawford, on 6 April 2016 you failed to pass the APFT administered by HHB 2-3 FA BN. Your failure to meet minimum Army standards is an overall indication of your less than acceptable fitness level/standards. Your ability to pass the APFT is of great concern to me for many reasons. First, presents an unprofessional appearance…

males to be drafted for the war. One of these individuals drafted was John Pollara. John Pollara briefly attended Pasadena City College before he enlisted in the United States Army in 1967. Having great leadership skills, he was granted honorable military ranks that include Private First Class, Platoon Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant. Mr. Pollara served in Vietnam for two years and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star. His outstanding achievement continued after his years of…

“Down, But Not Out.” “There it is Privates!” Drill Sergeant Gonzales yelled. As we all rounded the narrow and winding road through the Ozark Mountains, my heart began to race. All 250 of us slowed down to form a formation in front of what appeared to be the biggest climb we had seen and were not expecting to see for the next few weeks. Screaming at the top of his lungs, Drill Sergeant Galloway said “This is Engineer Hill, and starting in two minutes you all have thirty minutes to make this…

The similarities shown are that the main characters share many qualities and characteristics as one another. Both texts have a Sergeant who doesn't care about the soldiers below them. The main difference shown is the terrain and location of where the two texts battles took place. These are just few of the many connections between Private Peaceful and…

Dating back to 1775 and the birth of the Continental Army, where it grew out of militia units of colonial America and Anglo-Saxons before that, the noncommissioned officer has a rich tradition. With their…

EXPERIENCE Management • Responsible for providing leadership in developing Human Resources Staff and implementing Army Human Resources strategies and services, including plans, policies, practices, theories and systems to support the military personnel, Human Resources strategic direction, job placement of employees, postal operations and status reporting within assigned Army organizations. • Recruited, determined applicants’ eligibility, counseled applicants on employee incentives/reward…

As a future office in the United States Army, the importance of cohesion throughout the chain of command is critically necessary in order to achieve the mission at hand. As an officer, the relation I hold with my noncommissioned officer counterpart will influence the successfulness of our training and operations. First impressions are of the utmost importance, and that first counseling session will set the stage between myself and my platoon sergeant as our first potential formal sit-down.…

in full tactical retreat, heading south towards Washington D.C., they hoped to hook up with any leading elements of the 3rd Infantry Regiment. Assuming of course they knew Colonel Magnus and his hoard was heading their way. They were being led by Major General Walter Boney, he was a combat veteran of Iraq, leading the Division while in Ramadi. He had also commanded various Brigades and other units all over Europe finally landing the job with the Pennsylvania Nation Guard. He was tough…

Ethos, or Army Values to gain an insight into the NCO’s role as a professional in The Profession of Arms. “No one is more professional than I” (U.S. Army: Army Values, 2016), represents more than an opening statement, but one filled with a history of expertise, commitment, and accountability that has been achieved through the specialized training and responsibility brought on by this role. The article, An Army White Paper: The Profession of Arms, addresses the role of the United States Army as…

enlisted in the Army in 1968. Haynie was eighteen when he enlisted, and his military career spanned over 20 years, retiring in 1989. Throughout his military career Haynie served with the American (23rd) Infantry Division during the Vietnam War, he then went onto serve as a Drill Instructor, a first sergeant, and finally as an instructor for the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA). During his 20-year service Haynie was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army…