United States Army Basic Training

into the target, successfully concluding the virtual training program for the Javelin Missile. This achievement provided immense satisfaction as I had dedicated the past three months towards renovating the system, my first design as a mechanical engineer for Raytheon. Completing this assignment engaged my technical skills, tested my persistence, and ultimately prompted my decision to pursue a career as a patent attorney. The Javelin Missile training program utilizes a replica launch tube and a…

coordinate the PHA and other medical needs we coordinated with the Medical Operations NCO and Flight Surgeon. S3 was responsible for operations. The operations section oversaw staff duties, planning, and overall training. They considered requirements that are specific for the mission and developed training plans for both soldiers going on the mission and those staying behind in garrison. S4 coordinated all logistics related tasks. This staff section assisted with supply, quarters, rations, and…

trainer who embodied mission success and persistent work ethics. 2. I initially met Major Tann while serving on the Army Staff nearly a decade ago. I had the opportunity to observe his progress and success in positions of increasing levels of leadership. Kevin was a multi-talented officer who is intuitive, resourceful and selfless. Based on his superior performance on the Army staff and…

LCDR Laberge has distinguished himself through exceptional service in the performance of his duties while serving as the Chief Staff Officer of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, from May 2017 to May 2018. His professionalism, technical expertise, stewardship, and superlative leadership have made an extremely positive, visible impact to the command. LCDR Laberge is a stabilizing force in the wardroom, leading a team of 15 multi-service and civilian department heads. He is a trusted council and…

Professor Ortiz, I am currently an E-6 staff sergeant, E-6 is the pay grade and staff sergeant is the Rank. I am going to be promoted to E-7 sergeant first class with in the next few months. Becoming an E-8 Master Sergeant is a goal I set early in my career. As an E-8, you can be in many different positions such as a first sergeant. There are many rewarding benefits, such as More Money, More Responsibility, and fewer people giving you orders. What I truly find rewarding is that as an E-8…

Colonel Kurtz Apocalypse Now Members of the jury, all soldiers throughout the arm forces go thru basic training for obvious reasons; they need a baseline from where to begin building a fighting machine. Once the soldier has met all the requirements subsequently go thru advance training were individual specialties begin to be taught. Depending on the specialty, additional training at specialized schools such as sniper, ranger, special operations (Green Beret), languages, ordinance,…

are a good student that I need you qualify for it and it pays a really large portion of your tuition. Another perk of being in the national guard and something I was really surprised by is, you can pay in state Tuition even if you just moved out of state, the national guard can get out of state…

when Congress, against Washington’s wishes appointed Gates to command a new southern army. Congress had ordered Gates to drive the British out of the country. Gates marched to South Carolina when he met Cornwallis’s advancing army at Camden. When Cornwallis attacked, the militiamen threw down their weapons and fled. The continentals fought valiantly but they were overwhelmed and within three months, two American armies disappeared. In the meantime Greene was placed in command of West Point.…

When deciding whether women should be allowed to participate in direct ground combat, it’s very meaningful to look at how successful are armies that already allow women to serve in military combat. One of the most important militaries, where women aren’t only permitted to serve, but are required to do military service, is the IDF. IDF stands for the Israel Defense Forces, and “ it’s three things; it’s ground, navy, and air.” (Dobrzynki) Since the year 2000, after the amendment to military law,…

It is 0330 Monday morning, he grabbed his rucksack and loaded it in the car, while I woke the kids to get them dressed the day that we did not want to arrive had. I had these same mornings at least three times before. Standing outside of his unit in the chilly morning air, I again had to witness and live through moments that so many of us in the military community are accustomed to seeing. As my soldier was saying goodbye to our children, I took a moment to look around to see other husbands,…