1. Master Chief Baenen has my strongest endorsement for assignment as a Reserve Command Senior Enlisted Leader – Gold Badge. With his extensive knowledge of Coast Guard missions as well as Reserve personnel expertise, MECM Baenen an ideal candidate for a Reserve Gold Badge leadership position. MECM Baenen consistently displays the highest levels of professionalism, experience and empathy that are invaluable to ensuring a healthy Reserve workforce. My confidence in his abilities is such that MECM Baenen has filled in as the…
SGT Newberry achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 97.73% grade point average earning Commandant's List. Her most apparent and strongest attribute is her professionalism; which lead to her being chosen as the student platoon sergeant for the graduation ceremony. SGT Newberry demonstrated the ability to be a team player both in garrison and tactical environments. She supported her fellow noncommissioned officers and makes every effort to build a competent and cohesive team. During all evaluations her preparation and rehearsals were evident and she was ready to train and execute. Her oral history brief was prepared, rehearsed, and executed, earning a superior…
The United States Army must develop and train its officers into leaders capable of winning our nation’s wars without losing the trust and confidence of the soldiers that they lead. There is an immediate need for the establishment of dedicated Aviation Branch Officer Career Management Teams (OCMT) at the Brigade and Battalion level within the Army’s Combat Aviation Brigades (CABs) to ensure the Army’s officers are being developed to the fullest extent possible. To date, the Army has failed in that endeavor.…
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SGT Randolph achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 91.99% grade point average. SGT Randolph is a motivated Noncommissioned Officer with an take charge attitude. SGT Randolph demonstrated excellence in the core leader competencies and excelled during the Basic Leaders Course; scoring superior ratings in all three written examinations, Physical Readiness Training and Conducting Squad Drill. She excelled in communication with individuals in small groups, and articulated herself as a true professional while conducting her oral history brief and communicate in writing assignments. As squad leader, she inspired her peers to perform to their fullest potential; enabling…
SGT Ruiz dependably volunteered for a wide range of additional duties and tasks, providing a positive example for each of the junior soldiers within his platoon. His utilized extended outside of his unit when providing support to 571st Sapper Company and 22nd Route Clearance Company as a grader for Platoon Certification. His tactical knowledge and experience in route clearance and dismounted tactics helped give accurate feedback on unit performance and assist Soldiers improving MOS skills…
1. Mrs. Dean is 75-year-old woman admitted to the hospital for a small bowel obstruction. Her medical history includes hypertension. Mrs. Dean is NPO. She has a nasogastric (NG) tube to low continuous suction. She has an IV of 0.9% NS at 83 mL/hr. Current medications include furosemide 20 mg daily and hydromorphone 0.2 mg every 4 hours, as needed for pain. The morning electrolytes reveal serum potassium of 3.2 mEq/L. (Learning Objective 4)…
CPL Woodard exceeded the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 97.40% grade point average, earning him a place on the Commandant's List. He showed that he is a superb leader who demonstrated exceptional character and competence while achieving excellence throughout the course by consistently showing what a leader must be, know, and do. CPL Woodard demonstrated a flawless ability to communicate information to both superiors and peers even under pressure in a tactical environment. He displayed exceptional leadership skills as a squad leader by inspiring his peers to perform to the fullest potential, enabling the squad to complete the STX as a well-rounded team. CPL Woodard…
C/2d Lt. Kelli Bradley, CAP Burlington Composite Squadron NCWG 18 September 2013 Staff Duty Analysis Achievement 9 – Flight Commander Part A: Overview of Requirements 1. 2. CAP Publications Applicable to Flight Commanders Suspenses Required of Flight Commanders…
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SPC Labelle achieved he course standards for the XVIII Airborne Corps Basic Leaders Course with an overall GPA of 93.94%. SPC Labelle demonstrated the ability to understand the Army Writing Style through clear and concise writing. SPC Labelle is a accomplished individual who is not afraid to take charge and give purpose, direction, and motivation to his squad and team members in order to succeed in any mission. His ability to share knowledge and vast experiences allowed the entire group to develop professionally and gain a better understanding of the topic of discussion. SPC Labelle's leadership skills during the course indicate that he is a mature Leader to be emulated by his peers. His demeanor and receptive approach to leadership directly…
Originally started in 1920 as a small family business, Metcash (Metcash Limited) has grown to become Australia’s leading wholesale distribution and marketing company. Its customers are predominantly independent grocery and liquor stores, but also include hardware and automotive part stores, which operate under their brand names such as IGA, Bottle-O, Cellarbrations, Mitre 10, Autobarn and Auto pro. Metcash employs over 6000 employees in Australia.…
Essentials of being an outstanding officer of the U.S. Army are standard driven strong personalities. Additionally, knowledge must be present to reduce possible mistakes in progress. I genuinely expect my degree program to be helpful with the knowledge…
Taekwondo in combination with attending two academically rigorous high schools, AAST and SCGSSM, have prepared me mentally and physically to take on the many challenges I have faced. Whether that has been preparing for a Linear Algebra, Micro-Molecular Biology, and Computer Science test the next day or creating a community engagement project to help reduce the crime and obesity rate in our local community - I got it done. My experience at the Governor’s School has taught me how to lead a student body of about 250 students in order to achieve a greener campus and a reformed living and learning environment. Though many of these experience hardly scratch the surface the responsibilities and skills of being an Infantry Officer, I believe they are the first steps to achieving this…
1. The ERS identifies officers and non-commissioned officers who are best qualified for promotion and assignments to positions of higher responsibility. ERS also identifies Soldiers who should be kept on active duty, those who should be retained in grade, and those who should be eliminated DA evaluations focus on an individual Soldier's potential. They are judgments on their ability to perform at current and higher grades, and they are also made to judge whether an officer or NCO should be retained and given greater responsibility in their present grade. Army requirements for leaders: officers and non-commissioned officers frequently change. At times, the Army has a need for leaders with certain backgrounds, experience, and expertise. The size of the Army leader corps by law in terms of strength by grade. Army needs limit the number of selections and assignments that can be made. Thus, a leader’s potential is partially determined by how they compare with their peers. Duty performance. Performance of duty is an extremely important factor in determining a leader’s potential. Duty performance is judged by how well a Soldier performs their assigned tasks and how well they meet Army professional values uniquely established for each respective corps. Leader qualifications. It must be considered in order to meet Army needs for outstanding leaders of troop or technical units, supporting staff managers, and technical specialists. One consideration in determining qualifications is the different skills and backgrounds required by different specialties. Another consideration is a Soldier’s individual progress through specialist fields to positions of greater responsibility. In addition, their length of service, civil schooling, military schooling, or other unique skills required by the Army are considered.…