Midshipman

David Farragut, the second of two sons, was born on July 5, 1801 as James Glasgow Farragut. As a young child he moved to New Orleans with his mother and other siblings. Seven years after his birth, on June 22, 1808, David Farragut’s mother died of yellow fever; though he didn’t hear of the news until later because his family had been separated due to economic issues within the household. And though he did not know it at the time, the separation of his family would ultimately influence the path…

In my opinion Oliver Hazard Perry was a good leader. In my opinion, Perry was a good leader because he was smart, paid close attention, and knew what to do. Also he wasn’t dumb, he knew what he had to do and did it with no questions asked.(At least that’s all I know) Perry was a good leader because not only was he an American naval commander, but he destroyed the British at the Battle of Lake Erie. During the war against Britain, Perry supervised the building of a fleet at Erie, Pennsylvania. He…

my leadership skills, strong work ethic, and technical abilities will allow me to be successful in any community moving forward. With that, I do have an inclination towards the communities of the Information Dominance Corps. During my time as a midshipman at the University of Michigan, I had many opportunities to hone my leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. For two years, I was in charge of organizing an annual Veteran’s Day ceremony hosted by the University of Michigan ROTC…

To be a leader you must first learn how to follow. This can be from learning from leaders from the past to leaders in the present. John Paul Jones is a leader that exemplifies what it means to be a leader. From when he is in a situation to when he is among his subordinates. But to understand how to become a leader much like John Paul Jones you must first look at what he did to become a leader himself. John Paul Jones was from a small village called Solway Firth, Scotland. He began his naval…

Tessa Brei Band-Armed Forces Salute 5th hour Due: November 3rd The Armed Forces Salute The Armed Forces Salute also known as the U.S medley that consists of 5 songs for each branch of the military. This would be the U.S Coast Guard, U.S Air Force, U.S Navy, U.S Marine Corps, and the U.S Army. Each one of these branches are extremely important for defending our country's freedom. And each one of these branches has their special and unique song. The Coasts Guards song is “Semper…

Introduction Using a case study can be a powerful tool to enhance a learning experience or foster critical thinking skills within a group. The particulars of the case can resonate with learners and spark deep and probing questions about assumptions on a level that a lecture or other similar learning activity cannot. This report summarizes the group process we utilized in order to develop a case study for use with other class groups. It details the theoretical models that underpin our…

scientist, and mathematician. Davis was born on January 16, 1807, in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1821, Davis enrolled into the prestigious Harvard University. His time there was short, however, as he stayed for only two years before leaving to become a midshipman in the U.S. navy. Davis was naturally gifted as a shipman, and moved up to become a lieutenant in 1834 (“Charles Henry Davis” 313). He spent several years dedicating himself to his occupation in the navy before finding an interest in math…

Decatur for example. Decatur was born on January 5, 1779, in Sinepuxent, Maryland. As a young adult, he studied at the Episcopal Academy then later at the University of Pennsylvania. During the Naval War with France, (1798-1800) Stephen accepted a midshipman commission. As a result, he was quickly elevated to the position of Lieutenant in May of 1799, then Captain in the year of 1804. Also in 1808, he was promoted to the Commander of the Southeastern Naval Force. Decatur was actually the…

Thus, revealing one of the first uses of the tenn "gun deck" to present a falsehood. (James, 1822) Another possible origin of the term may have its roots in early navigation training where some midshipmen would use shortcuts. It is said that each midshipman had the responsibility to annotate sightings and make calculations below in the gun deck before showing them to the navigator. Many of these midshipmen had a formula to determine their positioning without needing to take the sun line at noon…

High school came easy. The academics didn’t provide a challenge, I aced tests without having to study for them. Furthermore, extracurricular activities didn’t provide a challenge either, I played tennis on the varsity team and provided leadership for the speech and debate team. I surrounded myself with people who always said work hard will mold me into successful young man. However, the moment I stepped onto the Naval Academy Yard, my successful life became a life full of failures. From…