Within the Army there are soldiers who are either enlisted (non-commissioned) or of Officer (commissioned) status. In order to become an officer in the military, one must complete one of four paths, consisting of completing the Army ROTC course, OCS (officer candidate school), the United States Military Academy, or by direct commission. Once an officer, you would hold a position within either a combat arms or combat support branch. The combat arms branches include Air Defense Artillery, Armor, Aviation, Field Artillery, Infantry, Special Forces, as well as several others. Each branch has a corresponding support branch that also includes Military Intelligence, Military Police, Signal, Chemical, with other positions in addition to combat arms. I am interested in Air Defense, Artillery, Armor, Aviation, Field Artillery, Infantry, and Chemical. Each job title requires an officer to be knowledgeable within his field, maintain a sense of self-discipline as well as dignity and confidence when performing his/her tasks. Other than traits, one must be both physically and mentally prepared to perform to the best of their ability, act under pressure, and have a sense of managerial abilities to both act and lead.
Aviation, Field Artillery, Armor, Infantry, Air Defense Artillery, and Chemical.
Aviation Officers lead and operate using helicopters including: the OH-58 Kiowa, UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-47 Chinook, and the AH-64 Apache. With each helicopter having different specialties, aviation officers can haul troops and carry supplies, as well as provide quick-strike and long-range target engagement. In order to become an Aviation officer, one must first pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) as well as Aviation training, ...
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... Nuclear (CBRN) Officer. CBRN officers plans, coordinates, and directs CBRN operations as well as vulnerability assessment, sensitive site exploitation and assessment, reconnaissance, decontamination, force protection, combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, in order to prevent a threat within an area of operation.
To become a CBRN officer, one must first complete the ASVAB and then complete the BOLC and then the CBRN BOLC Phase III. The skills that will be learned from these courses will enable the officer to use CBRN defense procedures and toxic agents, prepare chemical units, HAZMAT Operations Certifications, and Demolition equipment. Also has the Unique duty position as a Technical Escort Team for the 75th Ranger Regiment’ STRYKER NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle Platoon Leader; and finally a Battalion CBRN Officer in an Airborne, Air Assault, or Special Forces Unit.
While many of these changes include the advancements in technology and ingenuity, nothing can replace the rich history, proud culture, and bright future of the NCO Corps. Though several additional factors doubtlessly play roles in the strength and continuity of the corps, I do not believe any have contributed to the extent of the solid rank structure, efficient training network, and passionate NCO Creed. These elements have worked together in continuously strengthening and molding the NCO Corps, and they will remain building blocks that will project the Army into the
Commissioning in the Air Force has been a life-long aspiration. My grandfathers enlisted, but went on to retire as field-grade officers with careers spanning WW2, the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict. Their experiences inspired me to follow in their footsteps and serve my country. After starting college, I soon enlisted due to financial hardships but my desire to commission never waned. Over 10 years’ service, my goal of commissioning ultimately took a back seat to my missions, Airmen and responsibilities at hand. However, I have always sought out opportunities to advance my abilities through holding key positions and seeking out added responsibilities. By earning a commission, I will continue to grow professionally, improve our Airmen and further expand our service's capabilities.
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...
Becoming a part of the Green Berets is no simple task. On average a person serves at least three years in the Army before he can apply to become a member of the Green Berets. The Army sets high standards for those looking to become a part of the Special Forces, some of these are, “you need to be mentally and physically tough, endure difficult training and face all challenges head-on” (Your Most Powerful Weapon Is Your Mind). Some of the other set standards are a person must be between the ages of twenty and thirty, be a citizen of the United States, have a high school diploma, and of course meet the criteria needed to enter Army basic training. The enter any of the Armed Forces a person must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) which measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. The Army’s Special Forces requires a general technical score of 107 or higher and a combat operation score of 98 ...
In 1993, I joined the Army National Guard, as a Mechanic. Soon after enlistment, I realized Army life actually suited me; and, despite never having turned a wrench before, I turned out to be a pretty good mechanic. Through the years, I’ve worked hard in hopes that one day I would reach the top of the Army rank structure. Being promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class was a major accomplishment. As a senior non-commissioned officer, I felt I had arrived and was perfectly content on retiring at this rank. That is until recently, when I realized the possibility existed that I could become a First Sergeant, the highest ranked non-commissioned officer in the company.
The Army profession is imposed, by Chief of Staff of the Army, to all Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians, Army professionals, to carry on their responsibility in maintaining the Army as a military profession. Army professionals are the Soldiers and civilians who maintain the Army Profession; who meets the Army’s qualifications of competence, character, and commitment. Army professionals gives the Army the image that the world sees and knows, so it’s very important for the Army professionals to upkeep the image, no matter what time of day it may be or where they are in the world. The Army Profession is by far the best profession because of the five characteristics: trust, honorable service, military expertise, stewardship, and esprit de corps, which most will
As a Non-commissioned Officer you can expect me to be a professional leader dedicated to taking care of soldiers, the mission, and the army way of life. You can expect me to use Army Regulations, Technical Manuals, and direct orders from my superiors as my guidance on what actions to take in each situation faced whether tactical or technical. I will not be afraid to make sound and timely decisions in the absence of my leadership’s orders. When left in charge I will take charge.
There are various parts of the military that people can be in. One branch that you can be in is the Navy or there is the Marines. There are a lot more branches but those are the two main big branches. The first thing you are going to learn about is the military-industrial complex. The definition of the term military-industrial complex is the physical location of military production. Some examples of military-industrial complex are “ the aerospace complex in southern california, the ship building complex on the southern coast of south korea, and the Isolated military research complex of kadem gordok in siberia.” (“military-industrial complex”)
Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the words, "Profession of Arms?" Or what it takes to be part of an organization? There are many occupations, but none quite like the Army Profession of Arms. Typically, I would refer to Webster for a concise definition of the Profession of Arms however; a definition does not exist in the dictionary. I believe a definition of the Profession of Arms is not readily available because it is internal and personal to each
What you do have within that sphere is the ability to inspire subordinates and peers alike through your example. You don’t have nearly any experience yet but you make that up by drawing from your NCOs, Commanders, and training doctrine. Up until now, your career has only consisted of education, developing a framework for understanding leadership, a void of experience, and a lot of additional duties. As LTC Williams likes to say, “Your job at this point is to acquire ‘knowledge, skills, and attributes” to be the best Field Artillery officer you can be and lead Soldiers in a likewise fashion. You accomplish this daily by doing what Ret. Gen. Collin Powell describes as identifying your purpose and passing it on to your
The Technical Escort Units primary mission is to prepare for rapid deployments with minimum to no notice anywhere in the world. They conduct technical escort missions immediately upon arrival. That means they must always be prepared and ready to go. The battalions conduct joint operations against many different CBRN hazards, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), toxic industrial chemicals (TIC) and toxic industrial materials (TIM) with military and civilians.( Technical Escort Battalion Operations, pgs 1-1) Fort Leonard Wood Army Base in Missouri teaches a four week course that military personnel can attend to be become knowledgeable and more profiting in CBRN Technical Operation.( CBRN Tech Escort Course comes to Fort Leonard Wood,http://www.army.mil/article/23052/CBRN_Tech_Escort_Course_comes)
Very I had to get a 60 or above on the AVAB in order to become a Military Police in the army it’s not that bad I did 4 years active once you get in your really don’t do anything but look overt the situation and make sure things are in order? What type of writing do you do? I have to write reports every day when I was there if I a saw someone smoking on base or doing something that was not suitable for the area I would have to write a detail desecration of how things went from a third person point of view every time I wrote up a report at fast it was hard but I got the hang of it and saw it as trying to tell a story of how things went. This benefit me in showing me that in order to be a army cop I have to be able to view things and write things in a way that shows that I’m not that and I’m just watching the
As becoming an officer in the military, there are abounding roles and positions that will be expected of all officers to perform. Military officers are to be a member of an armed force and to hold a position of authority. There will be roles to be performed that do not have a right or wrong answer, but an officer will take action to perform his or her role and take responsibility of their action.
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...
I want to be and officer so that I can be the example for the new soldiers who come in full of ambition and dreams. I want to be the leader they can trust and follow into any situation no matter what it is. However, I also want to be someone they can rely on and talk to whenever something is going on in their lives. I want to be an officer so I can help those around me and change the Army for the better. I know as an officer I’m set to a higher standard and that what I do and the decisions I make impact everyone around me.