When we wake up in the morning and go to work, we do it with the knowledge that there are certain things we can count on. One of the most important things that we can expect while living in a free country is protection. Protection from harm from our enemies, whether at home or abroad. But there must be someone to step forward and volunteer for the difficult task of protecting our country. That is where the U.S. Army steps forward. And while there are many different branches in the army, none are more important than the Airborne Rangers. This task force is extremely difficult, but it is very important. Even more important than the job itself, are the skills needed to become a ranger. It is important to perfect these skills in the right type of training. The training to become a ranger is difficult, but the rewards can be great. Though before you can receive the moral and monetary rewards the come with being a ranger, there are certain personality traits that one needs to have before they can even consider becoming a part of the military’s finest. And once has those traits and becomes an Airborne Ranger, there are tools that one needs to succeed and advance in the career. As a part of the U.S. military, there are certain expectations that one is required to meet. One of the most important requirements is that of the dress code. And as with any career, there are many advantages and disadvantages that need one needs to consider before considering enlisting in the army, because once one if a part of the military, they are a part of it forever. An Airborne Ranger is a difficult and, at times, a very high stress job. It requires a lot of training and a great degree of dedication. Rangers have been an important part of history.... ... middle of paper ... ..."report for military assignments on short notice" (Military Careers 10). Though the most important quality for being involved in the military is the ability to lead while also following the leadership of others. And the most important time to follow the leadership of others is while in basic training. The task of becoming an Airborne Ranger can be difficult and filled with many challenges, but if one is able to overcome basic training it will make the task of everyday activities while at work relatively simple to accomplish. "Over 50 percent of soldiers who make it as far as Ranger School do not make it through to the end of the program and 60 percent of those soldiers, wash out within the first week" (75th Army...1). Of all of the training courses that the army offers the "Ranger school has been called the "toughest combat course in the world'" (75th Army...1).
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
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.
All soldiers, especially leaders, are highly recommended to keep a certain set of values that radiate throughout the entire U.S. Army. They are challenged to keep them near and dear to their hearts and to define and live them every day. A leader is one who takes these challenges serious and abides by
Staff Sergeant Garvin has distinguished himself in outstanding service as the Basic Life Support program manager. During his tenure he has instructed 150 hours training 160 unit members, his unwavering efforts ensured the certifications of medical professionals were current so they could provide exceptional patient care. Additionally, Staff Sergeant Garvin assisted with over 1200 physical exams to over 1400 wing members. His selfless contributions ensured mission sustainability and global readiness. Staff Sergeant Garvin was instrumental in Wingman Day functions serving as gladiator during the team building function ensuring Wingman Day success. Staff Sergeant Garvin was a key participant in the unit land navigation course and his efforts
Many soldiers can testify to the fact that it is not just training, situations, or regulations that sets us apart from the average person.
Being on time shows discipline. “Discipline is the glue that holds units together in order to accomplish assigned missions. It is the culmination of the genuine acceptance of the army values”. (Soldier’s Guide P.1-15) The military has a proud and long standing history of being efficient and in order. All military codes of conduct, dress and ceremonies are built on this particular foundation. Anyone enlisting in the United States military will have to go through and complete basic training requirements to instill the mindset, discipline, training and attitudes...
...it’s early formation on Monday morning or at a club nearing midnight. The responsibility of being a leader is a 24 hour, seven days a week job that we all should love to do. It must be taken seriously and achieved by only those who have earned the right to be called a Noncommissioned Officer.
Since the Army puts everything down on paper, from how to perform maintenance on an M4 weapon (“Rifle…”, 2003, para. 1.4) to how to write a letter to your commander (“Preparing…”, 2001, p. 30), a good NCO must know and follow the rules and instructions that apply to him or her on a regular basis. For example, a good NCO must be able to correct a soldier’s uniform to the exact standard. In order to order a soldier to tuck in his or he...
For the Army, he is a 15U (15 Uniform) which is a helicopter mechanic. He chose this MOS because he has always been passionate about flying and working on engines.Instead of just one weekend per month for drill, his job requires at least one day per week of training plus one weekend per month of drill, and two weeks every summer for training. A lot of long hours goes into studying his helicopter and all of the systems that make it up. “ There’s just something about engines that calms me down,” he says. His job duties include transporting cargo and Special Forces Troops from point A to point B, fly Generals to where they need to go, and sometimes they carry prisoners. “When we’re flying, it’s complete freedom. I can go wherever I want and I don’t need roads to get there,” John
The United States Army consists of soldiers from many diverse cultures. Citizenship is not a requirement to join the Army, so people enlist from across the United States as well as from many countries around the world. The Army has its own unique culture that is a conglomeration of the many cultures that make up its population. Each new soldier is expected to adapt to this new culture and integrate as a member of a larger team. Helping new soldiers make this adaptation as quickly as possible and with few difficulties is a challenge for the leaders of new soldiers throughout the Army.
According to the United States Army’s Field Manual 6-22, leadership is defined as “the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization” (Department of the Army, 2015). This is an excellent definition of leadership. Leadership, regardless of being the military or civilian sector, does all of this and more. For some, being in a leadership role comes easy, like they were “born to lead” (Dye & Carman, 2006). Others have to work hard, but are able to learn the “competencies” to be successful and effective when serving in a leadership role (Dye & Carman, 2006). When the right people are in leadership positions, the organization will thrive and
This involved diagnosing and correcting issues as they occurred with the equipment provided requiring an ever expanding knowledge base and mastery in practicing that knowledge and training others to proficiency with equipment provided to them. During this time my desire to work in medicine didn’t dwindle and actually grew. At my first duty station a fellow 25U was a Registered Nurse before joining the Army to follow her husband with a career during his career. She helped me in looking at the various options in working in health care as well as different medical periodicals and journals worth reading, showing me the benefits to becoming a R.N. and career options that are possible by going R.N.; instead of going paramedic or the popular per-medicine degree that I was considering. At my second duty station was by far the most difficult assignment both in personal career development and spiritually taxing which was the most taxing for me. I served in the Oregon National Guard as a full time signal support to train up a unit for deployment to Afghanistan.
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. ...
As General Dempsey states in his White Paper, “Leader development is an investment required to maintain the Army as a profession and is a key source of combat power. Leadership entails the repetitive exercise of discretionary judgments, all highly moral in nature, and represents the core function of the Army professional’s military art, whether leading a patrol in combat or making a major policy or budget decision in the Pentagon.”
But it takes the whole team, as a unit, as one, to attain this goal. As I strive to be a better soldier and take the initiative to be a leader in today’s Army, I look a little closer at each of these values. There is always something to work on personally and objectively. To me, being late to PT wasn’t that big of a deal, but if I look at the whole picture, it is. If I look deeper as to what my actions are saying, I realize just how important appearance really is.