MAJ Woodard served as the Support Operations Officer (SPO) for the Area Support Group-Kuwait. She provided responsive logistics and sustainment for over 50,000 US and coalition forces in the ARCENT area of responsibility (AOR). Additionally, she was selected over two majors, as the interim Director of Logistics (DOL) and responsible for the training, health and welfare of 50 Soldiers, NCO's, Officers and DA Civilians, executing one of CENTCOM largest Kuwait-Base Operations Security Support Service (K-BOSSS) contract valued at $2.7b.…
Leadership is an art, not a science. Therefore, we as senior leaders must professionally develop our junior soldiers through experience, counseling and mentoring. We must mentor our soldiers to be ethical standard bearers and to live up to and enforce Army valves. 1. The following statements represent my Leadership Philosophy that we must ensure as Non-Commissioned Officers and leaders of soldiers that we are working as one team to produce the best trained soldiers in the Army. a. Proficient caring leaders: I expect proficient Leaders to demonstrate caring attitudes toward the soldiers in their charge. We must lead from the front and set the example at all times. Caring for soldiers is the foundation of the Army. The most precious asset we have is each other and above all our soldiers in the organization must truly know we care for them and their families. b. Teamwork: As leaders we must work as a team in every aspect of training. Soldiers need to cooperate with each other and become one. A well-disciplined caring team will build cohesiveness, which is a bond that no force can break. Soldiers will not play the Officer against the NCO if they truly understand you are one. I will personally be involved in individual training and will insist we are trained. c. Communication: Along with teamwork, communication is what soldiers normally see as a command failure. Soldiers must be able to use the chain of command and chain of support, both formal and informal. I expect every soldier to utilize communication to its fullest extent. As soon as a leader gives directives to soldiers, I expect the details to be worked out and soldiers to receive the information rapidly. d. Leadership: This is in no way a zero defects business. I expect soldiers to make honest mistakes and learn from the experience… you can expect me to make honest mistakes as well… we will learn together. Leaders are positive, proactive, and look for problems and…
SGT Newberry achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 97.73% grade point average earning Commandant's List. Her most apparent and strongest attribute is her professionalism; which lead to her being chosen as the student platoon sergeant for the graduation ceremony. SGT Newberry demonstrated the ability to be a team player both in garrison and tactical environments. She supported her fellow noncommissioned officers and makes every effort to build a competent and cohesive team. During all evaluations her preparation and rehearsals were evident and she was ready to train and execute. Her oral history brief was prepared, rehearsed, and executed, earning a superior…
SPC Diakite achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an Overall 89.67 grade point average. SPC Diakite presented a superior performance during his Physical Readiness Training Evaluation, demonstrating what practice and determination will do to overall performance. Executing all commands and movements with precision, he motivated his squad and executed an excellent performance of Squad Drill. SPC Diakite vast knowledge in training and leading soldiers was apparent and resulted in superior rating in Individual Trainning Evaluation covering skill level one task. SPC Diakite executed outstanding navigation skills by finding all four points, earning him a superior score. Displaying…
SGT Randolph achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 91.99% grade point average. SGT Randolph is a motivated Noncommissioned Officer with an take charge attitude. SGT Randolph demonstrated excellence in the core leader competencies and excelled during the Basic Leaders Course; scoring superior ratings in all three written examinations, Physical Readiness Training and Conducting Squad Drill. She excelled in communication with individuals in small groups, and articulated herself as a true professional while conducting her oral history brief and communicate in writing assignments. As squad leader, she inspired her peers to perform to their fullest potential; enabling…
Staff Sergeant Yang demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative, and professionalism in the execution of his duties while assigned as an Instructor/ Writer. Training over 3,600 Advanced Individual Training Soldiers annually…
SSG McBride distinguished himself as an impeccable leader of Soldiers. Effective utilization of his communication and mentoring skills resulted in his platoon being awarded the Commanding General's Award three times, the Association…
CPL Woodard exceeded the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 97.40% grade point average, earning him a place on the Commandant's List. He showed that he is a superb leader who demonstrated exceptional character and competence while achieving excellence throughout the course by consistently showing what a leader must be, know, and do. CPL Woodard demonstrated a flawless ability to communicate information to both superiors and peers even under pressure in a tactical environment. He displayed exceptional leadership skills as a squad leader by inspiring his peers to perform to the fullest potential, enabling the squad to complete the STX as a well-rounded team. CPL Woodard…
SPC Labelle achieved he course standards for the XVIII Airborne Corps Basic Leaders Course with an overall GPA of 93.94%. SPC Labelle demonstrated the ability to understand the Army Writing Style through clear and concise writing. SPC Labelle is a accomplished individual who is not afraid to take charge and give purpose, direction, and motivation to his squad and team members in order to succeed in any mission. His ability to share knowledge and vast experiences allowed the entire group to develop professionally and gain a better understanding of the topic of discussion. SPC Labelle's leadership skills during the course indicate that he is a mature Leader to be emulated by his peers. His demeanor and receptive approach to leadership directly…
Laura Secord was born was born on September 13, 1775. She was a settler in Queenston, Canada and was considered a Canadian heroine from her clever actions during the war of 1812. Her husband was wounded in the Battle of Queenston Heights. Laura found him in the battle field and brought him home. While Laura took care of her husband, she also had to tend the needs of the American soldier who would barge in. The soldiers started talking about plans of an attack. Laura overheard Colonel Boerstler’s plan to surprise Lt. Fitzgibbon at Beaverdams. By spying on their conversations, she was able to walk out of an American-occupied territory and walk 20 miles in 1813 to warn the British forces about an American attack.…
C/2d Lt. Kelli Bradley, CAP Burlington Composite Squadron NCWG 18 September 2013 Staff Duty Analysis Achievement 9 – Flight Commander Part A: Overview of Requirements 1. 2. CAP Publications Applicable to Flight Commanders Suspenses Required of Flight Commanders…
The current learner has reflected on Walden’s Mission, Values, and Outcomes, and one realizes that the Walden’s outcome and beliefs appear to have implications for one’s Portfolio of Visions. For instance, though the current learner truly appreciates four particular beliefs of Walden, namely: Walden University believes that an academic program (e.g., Walden MS Leadership program) should be learner-centric, and incorporates a particular learner's prior knowledge and allows the person to one’s academic work on their needs and interests; Walden University believes that positive social change enhances the dignity of the people, the equality and freedom of people, and the goodness of creation that supports all life; Walden University believes that a learner effects positive social change when one behaves as a…
All types of organizations have social structures, pecking orders, and patterns of behavior, including habits governing dress, language, food and things alike. Important dimensions include the reward system, organizational clarity, standards of performance, warmth and support, and leadership practices. An evaluation of these and other dimensions of organizational climate can be used to determine whether that organization is exploitive, impoverished, supportive, or enlightened.…
According to Plato, leadership is not just a power or decision-making authority; it is the system and process developed to establish the culture and how things are done in an organization or government. The nature of leadership should be driven by what is right and what is just. Plato believed that a monarch who served the best interest of the citizens was preferred to direct democracies that act to serve their own personal interest. According to Plato, leaders should serve the good of the people and not the good of the rulers or themselves. Plato felt that good leaders could only be men wise in years with education and experience. A person leads based on their knowledge,…
I have made many faults in JROTC and I am well aware of my decisions that I have made, but I have also learned from those mistakes and will only move forward to make sure that East Lee has a stable and enthusiastic leader to help lead cadets in the battalion. I was unsecure and was very reliant on others and their opinions, But I am now able to move pass those negative qualaties that held me back as a leader and will be able to move forward and lead without any…