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I am writing this essay based on my actions which led up to me not being on time for the certification which was unsatisfying to the leaders that were appointed over me. This is my punishment and corrective action for the problem. I am also having to type this paper in which is to detail the events and the way I violated the 7 army values which are the following: loyalty, respect, duty, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. This event occurred on Thursday, which was the 26th of March 2015. On this day I was instructed by my platoon sergeant to take care of my gat 2.0 before rolling out with my section to conduct crew drills that morning at 0930. I did as I was told; I went to my room showered got dressed, went and had breakfast, then came back to my room. I was not instructed on where to take care of the gat; just to do it. My laptop was messing up and would not pull up the correct website properly so I called my fellow battle and ask him what time was the stone education center open on main post. He said it should’ve been open. So then I get over to the stone education center on main post. I resumed the task at hand at the computer lab there where I called on sgt Boone to ask him where I would find the gat at because I didn’t know where to find it. He then gave me guidance on where the gat was located and I proceeded with the 100 questions. During taking this gat my computer messed up multiple times. I finally finished around 1020 and which my noncommissioned officer called and asked how long was I going to be and I said that I had just finished. After leaving there I then proceeded to the medical aid station to get my vision done at 1100 which I arrived before then by 15 mins. After leaving the aid station I proceeded to the area where my section was conducting training and crew certifications. After arriving there I explained to my leaders my story and etc. The next day I come to find out that I am being counseled on these actions in
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