United States Army

SFC Lamb joined the United States Army in August of 1989 and completed over 24 years of credible military service that has spanned across the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, and the Kansas Army National Guard (KSARNG). The longevity of his service as an Active Duty service member, Reservist, and a Guardsman are a testament to his unwavering dedication to his country and the State of Kansas. SFC Lamb endured multiple deployments throughout his KSARNG career to include…

is true for those who don’t. In the Army, the Leadership Development Program can be modelled out by the Army Leadership Requirement Model (ALRM) which is broken down into two concepts: attributes and competencies. Within those concepts, there are six goals that leaders should strive for: character, presence, and intellect which are attributes, and leads, develops, and achieves which are competencies (United States Army, 2017). By following the ALRM, an Army leader will see positive results…

individuals whom abide by ethical standards (What is a professional, n.d.). In addition, we endure extensive training, education, and skills that derived from a broad area of research. The Soldiers of the United States Armed Forces exemplify professional qualities. As a professional in the United States Army, we are accountable to the people in society and each other. One of the most effective ways to ensure both areas is sustained through balance. The balancing role of leaders in the…

officer or should we say “NCO” has been a very important factor in the United States Army, for a very long time and is known to be the back bone of the Army. Respecting the noncommissioned officer in the army is critical. They have been carefully selected to train and guide soldiers to the right path. A noncommissioned officer has mastered all the basic soldier skills they have earned their respect by serving in the United States Army and providing outstanding performance and everything that…

NCO development is fundamental to the readiness of the United States Army. The Profession of Arms provides vision on ends, ways and means for developing great NCO’s that exercise all tasks and challenges brought to them in the 21st Century and preservation of the forces readiness. NCO development is continuous, deliberate and a progressive process founded on the Army values and the Profession of Arms. The key parts of the development of the NCO Corps are the NCO Education System and the NCO…

have two choices: Army or College? For many the Army was the only option, for various reasons. Whether escaping a bad situation, didn’t perform well in school, or following in a family member’s footsteps, the Army was a way out, and was often overlooked as being a profession. Most will say in order to have a career/profession you have to attend college, get multiple degrees, and after spending half your life in school, now you can begin your chosen profession. College or the Army or two roads…

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…

Leadership Philosophy My leadership philosophy was acquired while serving this great nation in two branches of service; the United States Air Force (USAF) (1985 – 1995), the United States Army Reserves (USAR) (2010 – 2012) and the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) (2012 – Present). During this 14 year timeframe I developed the morals and values that shaped me into a better, well rounded, Soldier. My military background added a knowledge base that cannot be learned in our educational system.…

The Profession of Arms The Profession of Arms is charted by the Constitutions of the United States and Officials who have been elected to hold the Constitutions with the application of well-trained Soldiers in their field such as Army Human Resource. Profession of Arms in the Human Resource sector of the Army is the back bone of the Army. Human Resource, Is affiliated with so many aspects of a Soldiers life such as accessing records, tracking Soldier records and pay from beginning to end of…

modern Army. Command relies on the dissemination of tasks and their timely execution. But in order to ensure there is confidence in the orders being given, and that teams can function together to accomplish the mission, leaders must first foster trust. Trust is most easily fostered when subordinates know they are genuinely cared for, and through servitude leaders are able to see to their needs, inspire through action, and produce future leaders. Broadly defined, the structure of the Army is…