On time essay

My three general orders state that "I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a miltitary manner. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and instructions to the commander of the relief." Military manner meaning professional, by the book, obedient and most importantly prompt. 4:30 on the dot my alarm goes off, I jump up with no second to spare and get ready to go. I’m up before the sun is. I can’t be late, if I’m late to serve my duty imagine the domino effects. The boundaries need guarding and I’m late to my post then we’re attacked. Something that I could’ve fore seen if I wouldn’t have missed that minute. There are many reasons why one should be on time. For one as a soldier I took a vow. One of many, actually.
As I repeat in my head and am reminded, "Right Place, At the Right Time and in the Right Uniform.” Also it goes the Soldiers Creed when I am late for anything. It is my job to be professional which means ON TIME. Being a solider I constantly instill the self-established law of, "I am An American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier." When I hear that alarm at 4:30, this is the kick in the butt that puts me on my feet without hesitation. This is what pushes me to the shower, washes my face and puts on my uniform. Every line that I dedicated