My decision to join the military in general I believe subconsciously started when my older brother returned from Army basic training. While my brother was a pretty smart guy he had never really been to apply himself nor did he have the drive to, but whatever had happened to him during army basic training had made a change in him; a change for the best. He came back and the transformation was evident in every single one of his actions and thoughts. He had a drive to accomplish all of his goals dreams and aspiration, not only that he had the discipline necessary to stay on his new found path. I went on to college in the fall fallowing his return from basic training not sure if these new traits and strength I saw in him would continue or disappear. When I returned home that fall after my first semester and talked to him and I saw the changes had stayed with him and grown even further. With all that he had used the tools he had been given to accomplish so much in already so little of time. All that stayed in my head, but it did not become relevant to me until my sophomore year of college. I realized that while I was…
The U.S Army Rangers played a key roll in WWII. From the allied campaign in Africa to the beaches of Normandy to the war in the Pacific the 1st,2nd ,3rd,4th,5th ,6th and 29th Ranger battalions(a battalion usually consists of 300-1000 soldiers 300 being small 1000 being extremely large most battalion average 650 soldiers) spearheaded operations throughout the course of WWII. The United States Army Rangers helped change the course of WWII and turn the tide against the Hitler and his allies.…
One reason I would re-enlist is because I’m loyal to my country. Thomas paine said, “But he that stands it now, deserves love and thanks of women and men.” (Doc D) Thomas Paine inspired me to stay and fight for my family and peers because we all deserve to be treated equally, and I want my family and friends to have the best life possible to have all rights necessary. Without me and the army’s help, we would be getting taxed without representation and this would be affecting my family greatly because our money would be taken away for no reason.…
The book Why Gender Matters is a very interesting book that helps people understand how people think the way they do. The author, Leonard Sax, is extremely dedicated to the work he does and who he does it for. Leonard Sax dedicates this book to the memory of David Reimer.…
I am counseling you for the conduct noted above. If this conduct continues, action may be initiated to separate you from the Army IAW AR 635-200. If you are involuntary separated, you could receive an Honorable Discharge, a General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge, or Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge.…
I have decided to re-enlist for the rest of the war. It is extremely hard, but…
The marines have been around for 238 years and 5 months, they were born on November 10th, 1775 in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The marines were also known as the continental marines in the 1700 hundred. Each year the marine’s celebration the birth of the Marine Corps. As well as CPT Samuel Nickolas was the 1st marine commanding officers of the newly found marines. The marines were so highly respected by the germens, that they called the marines devil dog in the battle of Belleau Wood. They also got another nickname called the leathernecks, because they wore a leather shock around their necks. The marines have uniforms and there are tons of uniforms they have, but the one they are known for is the dress blues uniform that they wear to events they have to go to. The blues worn in 1841 with a dark blues jacket and a light blue trouser. They got the blood strip on the light blue trouser in the battle of Chapultepec during the Mexican war in 1847. The blood strip is to show the bloodshed at Chapultepec. The marines have been known to be the hardest military branch in the United States. Because of their boot camp training in either in parries island, South Carolina or in San Diego, California. The training is 3 months and 2 weeks long. The first three days you get there are crazy because they do everything to you like…
Edmonds was born as Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds in New Brunswick, Canada, in December of 1841. There were not many opportunities for a young woman to support herself, consequently Edmonds dressed as a man and took the name of Franklin Thompson. With her new identity, she sold Bibles in Canada and eventually went across the border where she continued to sell Bibles in Flint, Michigan as Thompson. The Civil War broke out while Edmonds was living in Flint.…
The decision not to reenlist weighed heavy on my mind for about a half a year. I had to determine the issues associated with the decision to leave the military life. This was the life I was custom to for the last 13 years. One issue was the financial part of leaving the military. The next issue was living conditions. One alternative of not getting out would be staying in three more years. Next I would have to evaluate the alternatives for staying in. The result of that would mean a higher possibility of getting deployed. I have two older children who were dependent on themselves and also a seven month old daughter. Even though she would have gone to my mother home, no one takes care of your baby better than you. Once I decided to leave the military, I had to implement my decision. After I left the military, I enrolled in college and volunteered at a hospital. As I was finishing my freshman year at college it came time to evaluate my decision to leave the military. Leaving the military I am a single parent, employed full time, and going to school full time. If I had to do it over again I think I would have stayed in the military and chance the possibility of getting deployed. My decision-making process goes almost hand- in-hand with the stages of the decision making process from the book. By not taking all the alternatives into consideration is the one step that did not consider. One alternative would have been to enlist in the reserves. Still possessing the military in my employment, part- time and going to school would be more effective than giving the military up altogether. I love the military life and I have been affiliated with some form of the military life from my teenage years until my late thirties. If I would have used the same steps from the book I would have stayed in the military. I would have gotten promoted at least twice, traveled to…
The Profession of Arms is important to the Human Resource Sergeant based on the opposing skillsets required to maintain professionalism meeting responsibilities required to both selected military occupational specialty and lethal Soldier skillsets. The phrase, “Profession of Arms” is defined as, “Soldiers prepared to kill and die when needed in service to the Republic”. The Human Resource professional’s military occupational specialty is to provide exceptional personnel and administrative support.…
I looked back on my time in Fort Benning, Georgia after attending basic training. I realized I felt as though I hadn’t worked one day while in basic training. I hunger for more knowledge and getting a taste of the active duty lifestyle. I have grown accustom to the life style the Active Army has to offer. I feel the pressure of this crumbling economy have taken a toll on my family and me after being back in the civilian world.…
At first glance, in 2005, I was assigned to the United States Army Technical Escort Unit. The unit was undergoing a transformation. My 1SG came to me and asked if I preferred Special Duty as a Drill Sergeant, Recruiter or an Instructor. I felt that I did not qualify as a Recruiter by being a single parent. I did not feel that I had the personality to be a Drill Sergeant, so I chose Instructor. The transition process was instantaneous. I envisioned from the moment I made the decision; I was in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.…
The career that I would love to pursue would be one in the United States Military. I would like to eventually become an Infantry Officer or an Aircraft Maintenance Officer in the United States Marine Corps. The reason is I want to be part of a force that could stand up to any enemy and fight for the country that I live in and the people in it.…
Duty is a word of importance I my field of profession. It can determine if you save a life or save millions of dollars for the people you work for. Being on time and where you are supposed to be is very important while serving in the army or any other branch of service .The military waste millions of dollars on appointments every year. This Plan of action is ambiguous and confusing. From the oral statements that were made from you I believe you wish for me to write 2000essay (Importance of Accountability in the army) i.e.: appropriate place of duty, proper place and proper time. I Pride myself on being a soldier that is accountable for his actions at all times. The reason for this essay is, I did not follow proper orders and was not at my correct place of duty for work call or medical appointment on time, due to miscommunication through higher, but there is still no excuse for me to be undisciplined and not informing my chain of command to let them know where I had to be . A soldier should be at right place and right time as soldier. There are many reasons why myself and other soldiers to include jr and senior should be at your place of duty at the right time as a soldier. The most important reason being the soldier’s safety and accountability. That’s why it’s implemented by the NCO 's appointed over them. NCO’s tells you that you need to be at a location, on time; therefore you need to be there. Our NCO’s are only trying to help us. NCO’s want what is best for their soldier’s. This shows structure in soldiers in and the soldiers ' unit. As soldiers there are daily missions that call for them to be at the right place and right time. It 's not a good look on a soldier when they can’t do a simple task such right place and right time or making the appointments that have been made to help them better their health and well being as a soldier. This actually shows that the soldier can’t be depended on when they are needed. This hinders a soldier when they are being…
I joined the Army Reserve on 01 June 2006. With only a GED and no aspiration to go to college at the time, the Army was a last resort for me. I graduated basic training in August 2006 and AIT October 2006. When I reported to my reserve unit, I attended two drill weekends and decided I wanted to switch to Regular Army.…