Staff Sergeant

Officer” meant nothing but paper and desk work. Later to find out that the words “Army Officer” has a much deeper passionate meaning than I thought. Over the years of training and talking to different Generals, Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, and Sergeants about becoming a Second Lieutenant, they all had the same thing in common with advice on becoming a Lieutenant. That advice was to take time and get to know…

The combat and garrison environments are each unique in their own aspects. The combat environment depends on the garrison for many things. ‘We train as we fight’ is one of the more specific examples. Leadership in these environments is no different. Although dependent on the garrison environment the combat environment is much more complex. The leadership that is honed while in garrison helps prepare Leaders for combat. There is less control over Soldiers in a garrison environment than in a…

Within the mountains of Northfield, Vermont; rumor has it that when you climb the 1,206 feet to the top, you can hear “Sir yes sir!”, "What the heck are you doing cadet?", "Left, left, left right left!" In certain times of the year, you can look down the top to see cadets flying off a dirt mound into icy cold water, “AAAAAHHHHH!” bouncing off the mountain side harder than a super bouncy ball. Maybe, even while hiking and climbing to the top, there was even a chance where you would have run into…

Upon completion of a training exercise in Iraq I was presented with the medallion as a token of appreciation for my hard work and efforts put forth. As a former Military Police Officer I trained and mentored the Iraqi Police allowing them to become an adaptive and mature force. The Iraqi police chief was not a wealthy man so upon completion of the training he gave me this medallion as it was all he could offer for his thankfulness. I respectfully accepted the medallion and am proud to still…

units all throughout Brazilian Army for over 24 years. As Platoon Sergeant in the 1st Infantry Battalion, 5th Jungle Infantry Battalion and 61st Jungle Infantry Battalion he has not only served in several countering transnational-threat operations but also has trained more than 10,000 infantrymen across his country. Due to his exemplary professionalism and skills he was deployed to Haiti where has served as Company First Sergeant of 2nd Brazilian Battalion. As Jungle Warfare instructor he has…

Autobiography: CAPT ILTIREH .A. DOUALEH I was born in ALI-SABIEH, Djibouti, on 03 August 1983. It was during the summer time and my family moved from the Capital City, Djibouti to this town of ALI-SABIEH because of the weather which has been cold and pleasant there. In addition, most of the families were moved from the capital city to the south or the northern part of Djibouti during the hot period. My father was a civil engineer and by the year of 1990, my…

have been handpicked by the higher management to fill the role of a leader two levels higher than mine. I take pride in being a Sergeant in the Army National Guard after 16 years of service. I know my experience and character is well paired to the requisites of this position and I will be a great asset to your company.…

. Per the reference, Sergeant (Sgt) Kurt L. Chmielewski is enthusiastically recommended for selection as the Fiscal Year 2015 CMC Prior Service Recruiter of the Year. Enclosures (1) through (7) are submitted in support of this nomination. 2. Sergeant Chmielewski’s performance during his final year on Prior Service Recruiting duty can be characterized as nothing short of stellar, far surpassing all high expectations. His innovative approaches to networking and prospecting helped this…

Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports have a direct and significant impact on the NCO’s promotion selection process. These reports are more than likely the most important document in the NCO’s file when they are considered for advanced schools and promotions. The new Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reporting system has caused a significant change to a decades old evaluation system. This evaluation reporting system has been in use since 1987. The old NCOER form became more problematic…

This memorandum is a request for consideration for the position of Investigative Services Sergeant. I have been a sworn Pomona Police Officer since March 2000. Throughout my career I have worked and supervised patrol squads and specialized units. I am available to be on call and work long hours if need be. 2. RESPONSE TO REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • My last 2 evaluations have been exceeds standards or higher. • I have shown a history of good judgment and professionalism throughout my career. • I…