Allegro Non Troppo

Even if someone didn’t know much about the social history of the Navy, they could probably still expect it to mirror, or even just closely align with, the social history of the nation it served. It’s certainly true of Hispanics in the Navy, and immigrants in general, but someone might not know how much opportunity the Navy afforded those who served, too. Indeed, it’s a remarkable fact, according to Naval historian Dennis Nelson, that little was made of race in the early years of the U.S. Navy.…

Leadership Philosophy My leadership philosophy was acquired while serving this great nation in two branches of service; the United States Air Force (USAF) (1985 – 1995), the United States Army Reserves (USAR) (2010 – 2012) and the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) (2012 – Present). During this 14 year timeframe I developed the morals and values that shaped me into a better, well rounded, Soldier. My military background added a knowledge base that cannot be learned in our educational system.…

Profession of Arms produces expert work effectively, and the servant ethic develop expertise and use that expertise for the betterment of society. Professional Soldiers have good motivation and self-control. Professional Soldiers do not use motivators outside of work, they look within for continuing pursuit of knowledge and services .Professional Soldier must always feel that their role is a calling not a job (Army White Paper).” Knowing the meaning behind Profession of Arms and Professional…

Accountability In The Us Army Accountability is an essential characteristic in all aspects of one's life. A responsible person can be relied upon by others to get a job done without blaming others for any problems he or she encounters and will therefore be the first choice for a promotion. People who are considered reliable, honest, and responsible will be trusted by the people around them to do what needs to be done. However, such a reputation can easily be sullied, so it is…

defend in combat, when and if needed. Profession of Arms is about giving all Soldiers the opportunity to be trained, educated and prepared for the future. Professionalism affects everyone; however, it is not always noticed in every situation. The Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) creed states, “regardless of the situation in which I find myself,” means always be professional even when you think no one is watching. Mastering skills to be the best professional broadens the Soldier you…

Food aid began in the United States by one man George McGovern. It was stated in the 1940’s when the General Assembly made a firm decision to distribute the excess food to disadvantage areas in the United States. Many people in these disadvantage areas were suffering from food deficiency. After President Kennedy took office with several other official leaders which included the US Department of Agriculture, a study was completed to identify how the government can better provide assistance to…

Leading is being ethical and maintaining values instilled in me since childhood: integrity, respect, morale courage and commitment. A leader will be fair with the distribution of awards and punishment and communicate to their Soldiers the circumstances surrounding the situation to maintain or correct. Leading is not just being right, I am open to and will accept constructive criticism. As a leader, I earn the respect of my Soldiers through my leadership, I am an honest leader. Leadership is not…

This past summer, I was named one of the two chairpersons of the Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation (ACOLF) youth board, an organization dedicated to raising money in order to buy life enhaning gifts for children with special needs living in Indiana. After working with this organization for the last sixteen months, I have fallen in love with the cause, and it is because of this organization that I am considering a career in nonprofit organization management. In working with ACOLF youth, I…

. Introduction: The Army has multiple high-performing organizations that share common values such as direction, objectives, and purpose. My philosophy consists of two parts: Core Principles which covers the values and purpose I expect from our unit, besides Standing Priorities which outlines the Company’s direction for operations and training. 2. Core Principles: a. Stewards of the Profession. As members of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps we are part of an honored tradition…

ETHICAL DILEMMA IN PLATOON In the movie Platoon directed by Oliver Stone, Charlie Sheen portrays an idealistic young infantryman named Chris Taylor serving his first tour in Vietnam. When on patrol one day, Taylor’s platoon commits a series of war crimes against Vietnamese civilians, including rape and brutal murders (Stone, 1986). Taylor is then faced with a moral problem -- whether to stay loyal to his fellow soldiers despite their crimes or report them so they may face justice. The question…