Agr Soldier Personal Statement

I feel fortunate to be an AGR Soldier entrusted with the readiness and welfare of

the Soldiers in this unit. I believe it’s an honor to hold this position and that it comes

with a great deal of responsibility. I am sharing my leadership philosophy and vision so

you can better understand my values and expectations. My intent is for our full time

staff to work together as a cohesive team in order to achieve amazing results.

For any leadership philosophy to work it must be lived daily.The TPU Soldiers

see us as role models for acceptable behavior within the unit. We cannot have

selective standards them and another for ourselves. Basic Solider standards should

apply to everyone. We should lead by example every day of the week, not just during
battle assembly or annual training events. We, as full time staff, should always set the

example that we want others to emulate.

I value hard working team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to

accomplish the mission and never say, “that’s not my job.” As AGR Soldiers we have to

wear many hats help wherever needed.
I have great respect for those who use all

available resources to solve problems and find creative solutions. Integrity and

discipline are also essential. We have a huge amount of freedom in our positions. It’s

important we do the right thing and always take care of Soldiers. It’s our responsibility

to do what is right, not just what is easy.

Effective two-way communication is critical for our success. I will make sure you

know what my priorities are and what I am working on and I expect you to do the same.

It’s also important that we consistently communicate with the TPU Soldiers so they are

informed and involved. I believe in proactive communication. I try to push information

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out quickly. We have to be ready, willing, and able to act fast so our Soldiers do not

miss opportunities. I strive to always provide a timely response to the command team,

our Soldiers and higher commands.

My priorities include making the 909 HR CO the best organization it can be
and

giving our Soldiers every opportunity for success. In today’s operating environment we

need to be ready to go to war tonight.We need to be tactically and technically proficient

as well as physically and mentally fit.

Physical fitness is very important to me and it’s a requirement for service in the

US Army. As AGR’s we are afforded time for physical fitness during the work day and

there is no excuse for not taking advantage of it. We truly need to set the standard for

the organization. The TPU Soldiers who see us at battle assembly recognize we are on

duty every day and our fitness level and professionalism should reflect that.

I expect myself and others to live the Army values. We need to recognize our

personal strengths and weakness and be open to feedback and continued self-

development. I believe in being fair, flexible, and treating everyone with respect

regardless of rank or position. Every Soldier in this organization is our customer and we

will provide outstanding customer service. I believe it’s a privilege to be an AGR

Soldier and because of this, we must maintain Army standards and lead by example.