Army Officer Qualities

From a very young age, my family taught me to not take the freedoms I’m blessed with for granted. Two of my great grandfathers held combat roles in WWII, and through their experiences, that I learned through my grandparents, I can begin to understand the sacrifices that come from military service. I’ve learned service provides an unmatched sense of structure and responsibility, which can and should be applied to everyday life, after the military, as well. Men and women learn the necessary skills of leadership and humility, characteristics that are already important to me, and ones I hope to further strengthen. I’ve wanted to serve in the military for my entire life and although my parents were not in the military, they have strongly supported

“There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.” The words of Franklin D. Roosevelt still ring true today. As the 32nd President of the United States (U.S.), he put these words to action bringing the country out of the Great Depression and onto the road to victory during World War II. He used his formal Harvard education, political and leadership experiences as a solid foundation of his leadership. Added enthusiasm, focus, and determination enabled him to make the U.S. stronger than the day he took his first presidential oath of office. His years of service to America have inspired my growth as a leader and the wish to leave a similar legacy within the U.S. Army.

I believe I possess all of the personal and professional characteristics that are vital to the high standards of an Army Warrant Officer. Throughout my career, I have always set goals to exceed the standard in all areas that I have been responsible for, resulting in consistently serving in countless leadership positions with increased responsibility and exceeded all expectations. Furthermore, I have earned impact awards for designing tools that greatly reduced aircraft non-operational time by three days. As well as developing a training program that increased unit production rates by 30%. I distinguished myself above my peers for my prodigious knowledge of Army regulations, impeccable military appearance, and earning selection above 232

Officer Hall, you have a very friendly personality and get along well with your peers and supervisors. Officers express a willingness to work with you, because you are likeable and get along well with everyone, and you enjoy sharing in the humor of the workplace.

The Army now has the additional task of teaching new soldiers the concept of being an effective member of a team. In the past there children were taught to believe in the American Dream, a concept that as an American you will not be impeded by the government to succeed in carving out a successful life for you and your family. Over time, this idea was twisted into a concept that each American should be provided with success simply by being an American. To Quote JFK “It’s not what your country do for you but what you can do for the country”. To understand that life does not owe you anything and the only way to get the thigs you want is to work hard for something bigger than the individual, know falls on the shoulders of the army leader.

Through my 3 years of high school, I have become devote to becoming an educated young man for the betterment of society. I have been able to do this as result of the United States Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, JROTC, program in my school where young people are pushed to their physical, mental and social limit by being given leadership positions and opportunities they wouldn’t have had otherwise. For one, the JROTC program has made me a more devote citizen as well as given me the courage to lead by example. Most especially, the Drill Team has given me purpose after school for 2-3 hours each day to be trained and eventually train others. The team taught me the importance of attention to detail in every endeavor. I have since applied

I have spent much of my life inspiring by many with leadership skills and life experiences. I used other leader’s traits to augment mine. I began my journey with ordinary circumstances. Now I have a close family that always provide support and care during these many years. As a military reservist I who always dedicated to the premise a commitment to protecting the nation and domestic balance. While I gravitated towards other roles other adventures in my career, I organize my talents and pragmatic outlook were always recognizing future goals place me in the leadership and advisory roles.

Exceeding the standard in military training programs, such as JROTC, has taught me how to lead from the front while becoming a team player. Coming from a long line of servicemen before me, I have been instilled with the selfless service mentality and the will do attitude towards anything placed in front of me. Also coming from a background mostly based on Army and Marine service has allowed me the chance to branch out and want to serve as a Special Tactics Officer in the U.S. Air Force with full support. Being the Raider Commander for over two years now in my JROTC has given me the ability to lead a group of cadets to bring home the Sandhurst

Two goals that I have always had are getting a college degree and serving in the military, however, I did not know which I would pursue first or what I wanted to major in. As I started more seriously looking into where I wanted to go to college and what I wanted to do, I heard about the Naval Academy. I thought it was a great opportunity because I could get a degree and then go into the military as an officer, not to mention I wouldn’t have to pay for my school. Furthermore, when my time is up, if I like my job, I can extend my commission, if I don’t, I can be discharged and get a civilian job or go back to school for something else I am interested in. I would have a boatload of options, and I’d have a huge head start on anyone else my age

In 1988, I embarked on a career change that would alter the course of my background, values and morals, debunk things I thought I knew and accentuate the things that I experienced and hold true to this day. I joined the military and reported to basic training with no idea or concept of what journey my life would take, but, I was excited about my future. My only experience with the military before I joined later had an impact on my worldview about the military and the world in general.

I’m disciplined and respectful. I execute tasks immediately and my only responses are “Yes, Sir” or “No, Sir”. As a potential soldier, this quality is crucial to retain for carrying out pivotal orders and duties. Given that I obtain this quality now, I’m more than prepared to undertake orders given at the academy and serve America.

I believe that I have many qualities that that will help me thrive in Army ROTC. I believe that the objectives that I have put forth in my own life will help me excel in ROTC. My father was a pilot in the Army for 23 years and has instilled a drive in me to pursue my goals. A major part of my life also offers many qualities that has set me up to succeed in a military environment is 4-H. I have raised beef cattle for 4-H for almost 8 years now. These experiences has offered many lessons in responsibility, ownership, and leadership. Currently I am the treasurer of the Real Dairy and Livestock Club. The responsibility of caring for an animal for nine months has taught me a lot about myself and also a lot about obligations to another living thing.

Being brought up in a military family, I knew what it meant to serve. Many of the influential men in my life dedicated themselves to the service of others. For the majority of my life, I believed that I too would follow in the footsteps of my father, uncles, and grandfathers before me. I wanted to help other just as they had, and imagined myself enlisting in the Air Force when I “grew up”. As I matured, I discovered that there are numerous ways to serve those around me outside of the military.

Soon after turning eighteen, I joined the United States Army and have been in the service for six years now. While I have been in the United States Army, I have learned some of the most important and life changing experiences ever. I have learned how important it is to trust the people someone works and lives with on a day to day basis. A person needs to be able to trust that his or her life will be safe in any of their hands. While being in the Army, I have learned so much from the way that I live my everyday life to how I have to get along with everyone and not be able to bicker or say “NO.” In the Army a person has to learn to get along with everyone that he or she works with no matter what, due to the fact that they could be that person that is sitting next to him or her in war, which a person must depend on to save your life. I have learned a deeper meaning of life and the way that I see myself. I believe that I am my own person and I can accomplish anything I put my mind to as long as I stick to that problem and complete it. While being in the military you learn a new way to respect people who you never thought that you could do while being a civilian. I have been taught how to be a good leader from all my past leadership that I have had both good and bad. I have put it all together and developed my own way of being a good leader to my soldiers and fellow service men and women. I have

Just as much as it’s shaped my past, the military has also shaped my future. To start, it has broadened my horizons. Being exposed to so many different cultures around the US has made me discontent to settle in one area, and I find myself eager to explore the one region I haven’t yet lived: the West Coast. Growing up a military brat has also caused me to shy away from considering a career in the military. My dad’s tales of life at the Academy have scarred me enough to cross that option off my list. But also, I intend to stray from the military and start life as a civilian.