Good afternoon, Supervisors, fellow Cadets and brave Officers that put their lives in danger to keep us and our loved ones safe. For those of you that do not know who I am, my name is Gestine Geigy and I am sixteen years old. I am a junior at Northeast high school, and currently I do not work anywhere. I am running for sergeant and corporal, even though sergeant is what I actually want, I figured there would not be any spots available for this position. I did not go to state police camp,…
I want to become an Army officer, because I feel that I would be a great asset to the Army Officer Corp. I am a determined individual, who has been through many bumps in the road, yet my goal to become both an officer, and veterinarian have never faltered. This is due to the resiliency that I have; I learned in Basic Training Combat that every good soldier needs resiliency in order to be successful. Without resiliency, how are soldier expected to successfully complete their mission? This past…
The importance in understanding and implementing cultural awareness of other nations is paramount for all Soldiers. As a Soldier currently serving with one of the most deployed branches in the United States Army, the ability to understand the social priorities, political climate and military goals of a nation can only better my ability to inform both subordinates and superiors. For instance, Germany is a nation that has shown great influence within the geopolitical arena. By providing…
climb of the ski hill, to final march from the cemetery to USMAPS, I felt a connection with what USMAPS stands for and felt like this was where I needed to be. The Neel Challenge gave me a small taste of what we were to expect in our career as Army officers, the MRT and shooting sections tested our calmness and ability to think on our feet which made them fun and put pressure on us to get the job done as quickly and effectively as possible. The obstacle course tested our physical…
To Harbor Police POA Members: I come to you today to ask for your vote in the upcoming Police Officer Associate elections. I believe I would be a good candidate because of two primary qualities I have and I would like to emphasize in urging you to consider when casting your vote in the next few weeks. First and foremost, I am devoted to our department and police work in general and have been the past 11 years. The second thing is I have prior experience in being on boards and committees. With…
Leadership philsosophy My leadership styles differ from Soldier to Soldier. Some Soldiers require to be micromanaged, but other require little supervision. My main leadership styles is of caring, easy going, easy to talk to but stern to complete the daily tasks and the unit mission. I always put the emphasis on the Soldiers values and place in the team, the shop, and the unit mission, all Soldiers are important. I will do whatever it takes to take care of the Soldiers, train, sustain, and…
Over the years, there has been a big debate over mandatory military service in the United States. Many people believe military service should be mandatory for a minimum of two years. This promotes national unity, ensures high levels of governmental participation, and can provide useful skills. Mandatory military service can promote national unity in a variety of ways. First, it admits civilians to gain knowledge and convoy together, creating that shared practice of having served in the…
I am requesting an ETP in order to be released from my current career field, 3P0X1 Security Forces, so I may retrain into 3A111, Administration. The 3P0X1 career field is considered a balanced career field and is identified as not having any retraining-out quotas. Furthermore, this ETP is to fulfill the requirements of AFI 36-2626, Airman Retraining Program, paragraph 4.5 Exceptions to Policy (ETPs)/Waivers in order to complete retraining prI am requesting for retrain since the opportunity is…
Serve over 21 years of military service, seven years as a senior supervisor. Supervise train, and evaluate soldiers. Organize and maintain an efficient working environment. Account for valuable equipment without loss. Grant a Top Secret Clearance during service. Proficient with Microsoft applications, Department of the Army Regulations, Pams, and Forms; managerial and analytical skills. Organize and conduct monthly training to soldiers, ensuring proper use of equipment and ensure all standards…
After a cadet officer leaves the cadet program, he may be wondering how to further advance his leadership potential. The cadet officer’s future is instantly opened to a variety of possibilities after exiting the cadet program. A person could further their own leadership potential by staying in CAP as a senior member and becoming a DDR officer, opting to risk his life for his country in the role of a police officer or military serviceman, or serving his country by holding a public office. To…