Name Teacher English 111: Being Boring 9 October 2013 Compare and Contrast The song “Being Boring” was written in 1989 by Neil Tenant‚ but was sung by a group call the Pet Shop Boys. The ideology behind this song is The Great Gatsby because during the nineteen twenties‚ also known as the Roaring twenties‚ it was all about being wealthy and having opportunities. This song is about three eras in their life: the 1920’s‚ the 1970’s and the 1990’s (Being Boring by Pet Shop Boys). These three eras
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for success. Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are the backbone of the Army. As the senior most NCO of my unit‚ I will strengthen that backbone. As my NCOs grow more competent‚ they will strengthen their junior enlisted Soldiers. I will insure Battle Assemblies (BAs) are more efficient and effective. A body without a strong spine is weak‚ immobile‚ and susceptible to injury. I will insure my NCOs understand and enforce their chains of command. My NCOs will train their junior enlisted as if they
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To obey someone means to comply with or fulfill the commands‚ restrictions‚ wishes‚ or instructions of that specific person. We are taught as children to obey our higher-ups. Starting from our parents‚ teachers‚ managers‚ police officers and etc… So how does this relate to the military? Well‚ when a person enlists in the United States Military‚ active duty or reserve‚ they take the following oath; “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States
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and your weaknesses‚ and improve upon them. In so many words this would be correct‚ but it’s much easier said than applied. In my opinion it takes a lot of character and understanding yourself. Meaning not being too proud to admit what you truly aren’t good at‚ and the strengths to be better. Sometimes being too proud can be a weaknesses. Some people experience a failure and not learn from it‚ which is a failure within itself. Give an honest opinion of yourself‚ leadership style‚ and the cause of your
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dence‚ the abilities to listen and communicate‚ and a view of the larger picture are all skills required of a noncommissioned offi cer (NCO). The mission of an NCO is to fulfi ll what we call the “backbone” of the Army. We are individuals who can hear and understand a mission and then take the necessary steps to make it happen. It is an honor to serve as an NCO because I take pride in leading my Soldiers to success. I take pride in contributing to the wider goals of my unit by helping other people
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Disrespecting An NCO Essay Today this essay will be about disrespecting a Non Commission Officer or (NCO). There is many different ways and form’s of disrespecting an NCO. One way that you could disrespect an NCO is the way you talk‚ move‚ facial movements‚ how your voice is‚ your body language‚ and most of all how you present yourself towards an NCO. Lets start off with the way you talk. The way you talk can be a big factor in how your SGT can take it. So the best way to avoid any confrontation
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Responsibilities of NCO and Leadership (Responsibility: is being accountable for what you do or fail to do.) Responsibilities of NCO Leadership is showing and leading by example. I failed to lead and show by example by not show up on time after lunch hours. During those times soldiers are showing up on time and looking for guidance and direction for the next task at hand for that day’s mission. As an NCO I have earned my position by leadership‚
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The NCO support channel is subordinate to and supportive of the chain of command. The NCO support channel is not an independent channel. It is incumbent on the users of this channel to ensure that the chain of command is kept informed of actions implemented through the NCO support channel and to eliminate the possibility of the NCO support channel operating outside of command policy and directives. Problems should be brought to the attention of the chain of command and resolved through a coordinated
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Respect is an important value in any professional organization‚ especially in the military. Giving respect to an NCO is an important role as a soldier in the United States military. NCO’s have earned the respect throughout the years of service given. Also‚ by proving to their chain of command that they have the ability to lead soldiers both on and off the battlefield. They have gone to schools and put in the hard work that is required to lead soldiers by mentoring them. Not only about the military
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Noncommissioned officers are the backbone of the United States Army‚ and maintain discipline among the ranks. When an enlisted soldier disrespects an NCO‚ it robs them of the power to do their job correctly. When not respected by their soldiers‚ NCOs are reduced to yelling and "corrective training" to get their point across‚ and this rarely works. When an NCO is respected by his soldiers‚ work gets done and a positive atmosphere is maintained by all.
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