As a 15-year-old sophomore who had no sense of direction in reference to what he would do with his life other than going to college, I had absolutely no idea where I would go when I built interest and eventually enrolled into my school’s Army JROTC program or Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. Now, a 16-year-old junior still enrolled at his school’s JROTC program had accomplished so much over the course of one school year, including the invitation of speaking at the Youth Assembly of the United Nations, resulting from the leadership characteristics that I had learned as a result of joining the JROTC program. If there is one thing that I had enjoyed learning from being in the JROTC program, it is learning the capabilities and meanings of being a true leader. When I had entered my first semester as a JROTC cadet, I was asked “What do you plan to do while you are here in ROTC?”, I stated in a brief response that I plan to learn how to be a leader so that when I enter the medical field along with entering the military, I can lead my fellow doctors and nurses into giving back to America’s sons and daughters who give and sacrifice so much to preserve our country’s values and true meanings of freedom. …show more content…
From having this concept of leadership, I had grown from having the rank of a private with little or nothing on his uniform during his first semester to having the rank of a sergeant first class with almost six rows of awards and ribbons and two medals while still in his third semester of being involved with the JROTC
The purpose of this memorandum is to outline my view point on leadership. As a Drill Sergeant, it is my responsibility to transform civilians into well discipline, physically fit, and competent scouts. I am entrusted to uphold the Army standards, live the Army Values and Warrior Ethos, and instill Esprit de corps.
Part 1, The Basics of Leadership, Chapter 1 covers Fundamentals of Leadership while Roles and Relationships are covered in Chapter 2. This section describes and depicts levels of Leadership. We as a military are set apart from other non-military professions in that Soldiers must be prepared to use deadly force and have the courage required to close with and destroy the enemy. All leaders, from non-commissioned officers and warrant officers, to commissioned officers, inherently possess a great responsibility. The repercussions of decisions and actions impact the lives of Soldiers and their families. Additionally, these decisions affect the battlefield environment including enemy and non-combatants, both military and
On a warm San Diego night in May of 1988, not smart enough to know whether I should be scared or excited, I embarked on my military career standing atop yellow footprints neatly painted on the asphalt. As an eighteen year-old kid entering recruit training, the finer points of leadership, at any level, had not yet piqued my curiosity. The drill instructors who supervised my training placed far different leadership expectations on me than what I will face as a colonel in the Air Force. Having learned a lot, good and bad, along the way, I realize that I must adapt to make good decisions and effectively lead at the senior level. Dr. Gene Kamena’s Right to Lead Assessment Model (RLAM) provides a handy, visual means to think about leadership, and assess how one can grow as a leader. Using the RLAM, I can concentrate xxxxxx My current leadership skills and abilities have enabled me to thrive at the tactical and operational level; however, in order to succeed
LM01, Ethical Leadership. (2012). Maxwell Gunter AFB. Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education (AETC)
Just a few days prior, the Catalyst Color Guard, the team of which I am currently captain, won the Texas Color Guard Circuit State Championships. We earned the highest score in the 10-year history of our program after an incredibly successful season. What enabled us to succeed this past season was the leadership. As a junior and first lieutenant, I felt more confident in my own leadership skills and experience, and I was better equipped to serve my team this year. Our improved leadership style and work ethic improved our team as a whole. Our score increased with each
For years I have aspired to become a part of an elite organization such as the military, and more importantly, the United States Navy. Its reputation for instilling high moral character was encouragement for me to develop into a more mature, responsible, and independent young citizen. There are certain qualities that an officer must possess such as: honor, courage, commitment, and attention to duty, responsiveness to orders, cooperation, loyalty, leadership, integrity, and discipline. Throughout my high school career, I showcased these qualities while an active member of The American Legion of Ohio Buckeye Boy’s State, The National Honor Society, as a leader in the Ohio State Highway Patrol Junior Cadets, Clay and Waite High School Marching Band Alumni, Quiz Bowl, and Top Ten Scholars. I was actively involved in charitable activities such as Math and SOS tutoring, community volunteering, and the Indian 100 Leadership Team, (a volunteer organization on my high school campus). I have shown strength, perseverance and leadership in my participation in wrestling, cheerleading, and bodybui...
As our forefathers before us stated, ‘‘No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army (“The NCO Creed writing by SFC Earle Brigham and Jimmie Jakes Sr”). These words to Noncommissioned Officer should inspire us to the fullest with pride, honor, and integrity. The NCO creed should mean much more than just words whenever we attend a NCO’s school. For most of us this is what our creed has become because we learn to narrate or recite. The military from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard has an overabundance of NCOs who fall under their pay grade of E-5, E-6 and etc. Yet somehow there still not enough leaders. I believe that the largest problem afflicting the military today is our lack of competent leaders, ineffective leader development, and how we influence our subordinates under us who are becoming leaders.
Despite the tendency to treat West Point as if it is a world apart from the Army, the choices I make here and now form who I will be when it matters even more. Just as leadership lessons can be learned in a History of the Military Art class in an interdisciplinary manner, I need to focus on pulling as many lessons from my time at West Point so I can apply them when the stakes are potentially much higher. References Avolio, B. J. & Co. (2005). The 'Secondary' of the Leadership Development in Balance: Made, Born.
My leadership can expect a top tier performer who strives to be one of the most competent Non-commissioned Officer’s within the unit. I will do this by adhering to the regulations, unit sop’s and any other guidance which governs my section. I will ensure my soldiers do the same, holding them to strict but attainable standards and expecting nothing less. I will teach, coach, counsel, and mentor these soldiers-teaching them what a leader is and grooming them to be leaders also.
Regardless of the career you choose in your life, whether it be an accountant or a Soldier in the United States Army, someone, somewhere most likely had an influence to bring you to that decision. The Army defines leadership as the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization (JP, p. 1). Now imagine you are a young Private, in one of the most dangerous places in Iraq and you have constant leadership changes, and not much support from your direct leadership. I am sure at this point you can imagine, it is not the best scenario to be in. Throughout the duration of this essay you will read about Sergeant First Class Rob Gallagher and Sergeant First Class Jeff Fenlason, their leadership abilities, and the techniques they attempted to use to resolve the issues in this Platoon that was in a downward spiral after losing many leaders to the hell of war.
The Army spends a great deal of time making followers into leaders and leaders into followers by utilizing several levels of training throughout their military career. This training allows a Soldier to perfect the knowledge and skills required to be an effective leader in every aspect of their job. ...
I found out about this exandinary program through my first period, which is Business and Law. The explanation of your program was very detailed and very informing. I would like to start this essay with a brief summary about me and my life. My full name is Jordan Tyrese Bediako I was born on November 5th 2001 to the parents of Mertina and Nicholas Bediako. I have one older sibling named Nicholas, who was apart of the disney dreamers academy; something I hope to do in the foreseeable future. Although I was born in North Carolina, do to be a military child I spent time in Germany, Virgina and eventually came back to North Carolina. As of right now i’m an all A’s student, however I always been a top notch student because I’m determined and I adapt to situations very fast.
...udents to take charge and be leaders in society. Miss Yanish explained, "I've benefitted in becoming more organized and being able to work on group projects." She also said that "the purpose [of ROTC] is to create people who are involved in the community." This is exactly what the school wants, too.
A leader is someone who seeks and gains one’s trust, someone who influences and inspires those around him without expecting any recognition. In 2011 I was assigned to my first duty station, the 82nd Airborne Division, and as a new private in the Army I did not have any idea on what to expect or what to do in a real unit. I was assigned to a platoon and section but I was never assigned a leader. During the span of three months I was already hurt due to negligence and abuse, and waiting for surgery to
Due to the fact that I intend to join the United States Army, my career goals coincide with my leadership goals. Currently I am a cadet in the Army ROTC program at Mercer University. ROTC is a valuable program becaus...