United States Army Forces Command

exemplifies what it is to be a Profession of Arms and a professional. As it notes in the very first page of the Army white paper The Profession of Arms “I am an expert and a professional” (TRADOC, 2010) We can note and many would agree that the Soldiers Creed sums up and gives an overall understanding to what exactly is The Profession of Arms and what it is to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The Army as a whole is always moving and changing and we as Soldiers and in particular Human…

strengthen during his 23 year tenure in the US Army in service to the nation. While serving his country, Craig Simmons held several key leadership positions. His last 15 years were dedicated to providing the Army’s end strength in the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. ¬This is where he true calling was discovered-pertaining to the how to lead and train subordinates. While in the armed services Mr. Simmons excelled in military studies which included receiving the US Army…

from my experiences as a youth, my transition into an adult and my decision to join the armed forces. I joined the military right out of high school, and it didn’t take long for the Army to mold me into a Soldier. Order, discipline, commitment and respect were lessons we all learned fast after raising our hands and swearing in. Those four things have stuck with me throughout my career. Of the seven Army Values, respect really stands out to me because as experience has shown, just a little can…

duty was to assist the Division Command Sergeant Major including managing a database of gift donors, workflow, schedules, classified briefing documents, answering calls, and supporting general office functions. Working both independently and interdependently, I performed other functions outside of the office including simultaneous interpretation (English & Korean), communications liaison, logistical operations support, and regional reconnaissance. Working in the Army cultivated me with…

This presented me with a tricky problem. Army command needs an accurate count of battle-ready tanks in case of deployment. Companies send weekly reports on the maintenance status of their tanks to their battalion, and this data is passed on to the highest levels of army command. The army aims for ninety percent readiness in case of war. The outgoing officer's dishonesty was inconsistent with my (and his) military training; officers trained at the United States Military Academy take an oath from…

still afraid to move or say anything. The barracks were unkempt. The stables needed turning and the officers’ quar-ters hadn’t been cleaned. Captain de La Vega and the lieutenant looked out from the pre-sidio’s promontory. The fort had an excellent command of the entire coast. A lush valley lay just below to the north. A river flowed lazily through the valley finally emptying into the Pacific. The captain and lieutenant descended the stairs. The soldiers continued to stand mute. “Bugler,…

pay attention to detail is definitely essential for any occupation in the world. Details surround us no matter what kind of job we are facing. One of the most important things you can do in your career is pay attention to details, especially in an army career. Paying attention to details is important for avoiding errors and maintaining efficiency. Also following directions is a fundamental skill for people from all age groups. Being able to follow through with instructions is a necessity for…

what is behind him,” said G.K. Chesterton. A love for their country is why my veterans serve. It never really sunk into me how much veterans sacrifice for us. I think that we need to show as much respect to people that have served in the military forces to make us be able to be free. Or be able to pursue whatever we would like to. Every veteran that has served or is serving has been brave and loyal. Even though some people who were drafted were scared but, they still were brave and served.…

Army leaders are responsible for a litany of tasks intended to care for Soldiers, their families, equipment, mission accomplishment, training, and a multitude of other charges. From the specialist first assigned as a team leader to the four star General designing full-scale war, all carry the title of leader. Both are answerable to another leader who is responsible for the same issues and more. Direct leadership is the first level of leadership. Defined as hands on, face-to-face leadership,…

John came to visit us one day and he told me he was joining the Army. He went off to complete basic training, and advance individual training to become a 12B. Once his training was done and he was stationed at his first unit he came to visit me again. From that day forward I knew I wanted to join the Army and follow in his footsteps. So when I turned eighteen I did exactly that I joined the Army and became a 12N. I was in the army for about two years when I went on my first deployment to Iraq.…