Military Officer Application Essay

The military has helped me to become the person than I am today through training, hands on experiences, and providing the opportunity for self-education. The military is now allowing me the chance to pass on some of the traits and characteristics that have been instilled in me over the last fourteen years. The dream of becoming a United States Army Warrant Officer is within my reach. I will overcome any obstacle and preserver through any challenge in order to accomplish my goal. I will use my new position to not only better myself, but design initiatives that encourage the growth of those around me. I am confident and my abilities and have to date never surrendered to a difficult situation. The ultimate end state is to use my leadership philosophy to develop competent, agile, and physically fit Soldiers that are capable of meeting today’s challenges and answering the nations call when needed. I feel that serving as an officer will give me the platform to address some of the issues that are plaguing the military.
One of issues is what I term as professional atrophy. The professional atrophy is a result of leaders losing the drive or motivation to continue excelling at their given position. The Army in my humble opinion does

not provide sufficient incentives or a mechanism for phasing out leaders who are no longer fully engaged in the leading of Soldiers. I would attack this situation by first educated leaders of the opportunities that they may not be aware of. The programs like Training with Industry, Asymmetric Warfare Group, and Audie Murphy board to name a few. I would also attack this by holding leaders accountable for when they or their Soldiers fail to maintain army standards and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) technical knowledge. I have seen multiple instances in when a service member has been working outside of their MOS for so long that they have lost the ability to perform within the MOS. Serving as an officer will entail more than just weeding out the less deserving members of the service.
I will be looked upon to issue orders in combat environments whose consequences both favorable and bad will ultimately fall on my shoulders. I will have to receive information from my staff and select the appropriate course of action to ensure mission success. I will have to ensure and oversee the training of my unit to determine their competency level for a given mission and provide direction and guidance for corrections if necessary. I will be looked upon to build a morally sound organization free of discrimination and one capable of reflecting the nations values and ethics. I will strive to build the trust of my peers and subordinates in order to breed constructive criticism and acknowledge those deserving of praise and awards. I am aware that ultimately I am a representative of the American public.
The American public first and foremost expects me the bring back the Soldiers in my charge to return home safe and sound from the nations conflicts at home and abroad.

The public also deserves for our military forces to serves as diplomats through our interaction with foreign nations and cultures around the globe. I will also be charged with the preparation for America’s youth to return to the civilian population after completing their service obligation to the military. The goal is for each and every former military service member to be a successful and beneficial member of society. The responsibilities and obligations as a United States Army Warrant Officer are critical to the future of the corps and must be upheld at all

cost.
I will focus both mentally and physically to provide the needed leadership to build a flourishing organization within the Unites States Military. I hope that I have provided a brief synopsis as to why I want to become a United States Army Warrant Officer, the responsibilities that I will have the honor of taking on, and the expectation that the American public has for the United States military.