Military Officer Application Essay

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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 …show more content…

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

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