PCPO , First off, I want to start out by thanking you for going through the CCTI. Even though this time honored tradition has change a lot over the years (For the good and the bad) it is still a important part of our service rich heritage that is staying alive because of you and your fellow PCPO’s. A lot of E-7s will not even take two month out of their busy lives to learn about what it really means to be a Chief. CCTI, What a pain in the ASS? Driving all over the great state of Texas (What boring state to drive in!!) to visit really Chiefs so you can wash cars, sing songs, and provide entertainment. On your off time you are trying to build a hat box, complete a charge book, and plan addition CCTI events while at the same time managing your normal lives and …show more content…
Putting your pride aside and asking for help. Remembering we all started at the bottom and worked our way up. Charge: In few sentences, describe in your own words what it means to be humble. Then tell us about one of your most humbling experience. Be prepared to talk to the mess about it. BE THANKFUL The most gratifying think of CCTI to me was the letter my wife wrote to the mess explaining why I am ready to become a Chief. The way she described how proud she of me and how grateful she was to have me in her life was an amazing feeling. She even said that that our family wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for me. The truth is that I wouldn't be where I'm today without her. She is my compass that can get me through any storm and I'm thankful to have her in my life. Charge: To write a letter to someone you are thankful for. Without this person you wouldn't be the person you are today. Explain to them why they are so special to you and thank them. Provide a copy of the letter and give it to them at the dinner or mail it afterwards. Good luck through the rest of the process and welcome to the
...at it means to be an NCO. These are our new instruments of war as we face this new, and often intangible enemy. However, it is important that we do not pick and choose which to heed. In our modern Marine Corps we, too often, become impersonal when dealing with those under our charge. We write on our standardized counseling sheets once a month, and are ever ready to serve up a negative counseling or a charge sheet. While these things have their place, we must make sure they do not replace the idea that we, as NCOs, are here to serve those Marines under our charge. No matter what the battlefield. No matter what the fight. NCOs will continue to be the backbone of the Marine Corps. As we press forward, let us never forget the leadership traits that guide us. And let us never forget the NCOs that came before us that taught us what being an NCO is truly all about.
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
answer to your problems as it is unsatisfying , dangerous, and ultimately leads to even more
There are many people in today’s society who undergo many horrible experiences and are able to overcome the hard trials that are placed in front of them in order to become successful in life. While some individuals suggest that these individuals will struggle throughout life and others saying that they just need a few words of encouragement in order to progress in life. Regardless of one’s opinion, it is very important to remember that no one person has to go through anything alone and that help and encouragement will always be available for those who seek it.
Please accept my personal regards and deepest sympathy on the loss of your son, Specialist Patrick E. Boss, an American Soldier, and an outstanding team member. During his time in the military, he made several friends that are striking with sadness by this tragedy. This event has left a father without a son, and many soldiers without a team member. Words will never be able to explain the way I feel, or the pain that you must feel after the tremendous loss.
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.
SPC Argabright I have been your NCOIC of this section for three months now. The month of January we as a section have completed many task and succeeded in all. You personally have spearhead as the senior specialist not by time or by position but by work ethic. That is what makes you senior is the drive to lead others. This month we inventoried, inspected, and work accountability of are gear here and at the forward. We made big strive to accomplish this in three weeks and we drove it home and got it done. So I commend you by stepping up and helping me getting it done. In all these moving parts we also handled multiple ranges, staff duties, TCCC/ CLS class preparation and coordination’s. The medical section also got the Battalion Aid Station up and running fluently ensuring patient care is improved. As an addition you scored 26 on the M4 range giving yourself a self-accomplishment.
As I mentioned above, it was the first time I was given this kind of responsibility and as someone who was considered a “star” in the unit a lot was hanging on my shoulders. In my next role I was expected to train commanders and team leaders so being successful my...
Jack should be chief on the island. He should be chief because he knows what the boys need, food and shelter, and Ralph only wants fun, and Piggie can’t get people to listen to him. Jack has the choirboys, and they are the hunters, he came up with the idea of hunters. Jack is strong, and he knows how to survive.
cope with. Growing up in an environment such as Harlem where there is poverty, drug addict,
... be the lowest. If you can be there for someone who seems to be struggling in life it just may save their life. Many people begin to get depressed and have thoughts of suicide. A wise man once said, “The happiest people are often the most hurt”. In this day and age people often will put on a smile and pretend everything is okay. However, this is far from the case. A simple smile to someone can show you care for them. Be there for others when they need it the most.
Around mid-July 2012, I received notification of my selection to attend the CGSC resident course. My tentative report date to Fort Leavenworth Kansas was 4 January 2013 according to the Request for Orders (RFO) email that I received from my branch. Although I had high aspirations of attending CGSC, the timing of this move was not the way I had personally planned the next couple of years of my military career. I had just took command in May of 2012 of the Ranger Support Company (RSC) of 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, a position that I had worked very hard to obtain. Additional, I was preparing for a combat deployment as commander of the RSC. Having previously deploying twice with the 3rd Ranger Battalion in a staff position, this depl...
I had a hearty breakfast, a badly needed shower, and donned my service dress khaki’s for the first time. I proceeded to the ceremony site where I was joined by my wife, family and friends. The ceremony progressed, niceties were said by many, and the Commanding Officer stressed “the importance of role of a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy”. Finally, the time came to don the anchors of a Chief Petty Officer. My wife, along with my sponsor, joined me on stage to pin the coveted anchors on my collars and don the combination cover of a
It’s simple, I felt it’s something that needed to be addressed head on. Sure, I am going to tell you about all the great things I’ve done since then and everything I’ve learned along the way but I wanted to address the 800lb gorilla (my NJP) first. As a Staff Sergeant, I have been afforded the opportunity to serve in multiple leadership billets. As a Platoon Sergeant, I lead a platoon of 30 Marines and mentored two Junior officers. I was appointed as one of two Truck Masters, S-3 Chief and Combat Hunter Instructor in which I was responsible for all the pre-deployment training and served as an advisor on all Combat Hunter matters to the Battalion Commander while at Combat Logistics Battalion 1. During this tour, I was hand selected to attend Eager Lion/Native Fury 2014 in Jordan as an Individual Augment. While serving only 30 days for this exercise, my work did not go unnoticed, as I received an impact Navy and Marine Corps Achieve Medal Award and accolades from the Commanding General governing this exercise. I left CLB-1 with a successful
An issue was presented that if those willing to protest and fight to bring our folks back home are that organized, they should be signing up to come over seas. I could not agree more with this statement, and the simplicity it exemplified. While we may not agree with the choices that are made we must support the actions that come forth and accept what it may be, making the very best out of the bad. Please know that my-self with this entire school are very proud and happy to know you are providing protection and services so vital. No one deserves to grumble or shout out until they’ve been in your boots and endured all that has occurred. I commend each and every one of you and would just like to say that you’re all heroes.