From 24 Nov 15 to 03 Jul 17, SSG Flores served as an Instructor/Writer at the Night Infiltration Course. He distinguished himself by providing excellent instruction to 32,000 Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers. SSG Flores ' emphasis on safety enabled him to provide exceptional training that was essential to those Soldiers meeting Army standards during a challenging and stressful environment. His efforts ensured every Soldier received the skills necessary to succeed in the Army.
SSG Flores ' unmatched professionalism and ability to lead was the deciding factor for his selection to supervise the Night Infiltration Course during the NCOIC’s absence. His leadership ability out matched his peers by taking the initiative and personally
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His contributions to these revisions significantly improved the efficiency of range operations on the Night Infiltration Course, as well as increased the realism and rigors of training for all IET Soldiers.
While assigned as an Instructor/Writer, SSG Flores was selected to serve as a range safety NCO for the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Best Warrior Competition at Fort Leonard Wood. His competence and expertise were crucial to the safe operation on the rifle marksmanship and stress fire ranges. SSG Flores ' contributions to the Best Warrior Competition enabled CTC to provide the necessary training that was essential for TRADOC to complete the competition.
exceptional service as an Instructor/Writer assigned to the Combat Training Committee, 43d Adjutant General Battalion. Staff Sergeant Flores professionalism and devotion to duty were instrumental to the success of the unit. His accomplishments reflect great credit upon him, the Combat Training Committee, the 14th Military Police Brigade, and the United States
Captain Phillip Ruvolo, who had to hire a few newly graduates from New York’s Jay College of Criminal Justice, due a shortage of firefighters, in Rescue Squad 2, who lost their lives on the tragic 9/11. Furthermore, he only recruited a few graduates at times, because he was risking of providing an ineffective service to the public. As for the group cohesiveness, Capt. Ruvolo, did not want to take away men from other fire departments because after 9/11, there were shortage of highly experience firefighters as well. This is because he thought it was an unethical to do so. Captain Ruvolo, started assigning the fresh recruits and newly hired veterans to their posts.
The challenge of not knowing if he was capable of completing such training, which great leaders like Eisenhower, Bradley and Patton had completed, made it irresistible for CPT Self to avoid. Terrorist attacks on the Twin Tower made it easy for CPT Self to elect West Point as his college of choice. At West Point a key thing that he realized for several years to come, was that the tedium of memorizing and reciting seemingly useless details was a skill that he would need while leading soldiers into battle.3 Once CPT Self graduated from Ranger School, he was given an opportunity to lead an Infantry platoon in Germany that led to his first deployment to Kosovo. The nature of the mission in Kosovo led to the platoon shouldering the spectrum of responsibility for ashkali people due to the lack of involvement of the United Nations or the local police force. The responsibilities that were passed on to CPT Self during this mission prepared him to make decisions that would be needed in Operation Anaconda, as he will be faced with life and death
(319). Not only did he lead the way, but also set an example by being an
His new dedication to the war and decision to replace his humorous and distracted nature with a hard exterior of obedience and order can be inferred not to ensure the platoon’s survival, but rather to simply change the atmosphere of the platoon. O’Brien’s illustration of this change marks a shift from the comradery of the soldiers to Lieutenant Cross’ burden of leadership– yet another weight to be carried by the
The Effective Military Leader Warrant Officer Romero, Philip T. SPC: Captain Dearth, 1st Platoon The book “Black Hearts One Platoons Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death” by Jim Frederick is a true story about multiple leadership failures and six United States Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division who were convicted for their involvement in horrible crimes while deployed to Iraq. The horrific acts including rape as well as murder committed by the soldiers of 1st platoon were a direct result of poor military leadership. Bad leadership will corrupt any military unit.
SPC Garcia was selected above his peers to serve as the platoon sergeant; accepting additional responsibilities willingly, SPC Garcia remained motivated which was infectious amongst his peers. His initiative, technical and tactical knowledge are exceptional for a junior enlisted Soldier. SPC Garcia took the time to help others apply Troop Leading Procedures during the Situational Training Exercise. His well rounded leadership, impeccable character, and professional competence led to his squad having a successful mission. SPC Garcia embodied the Army Leadership Requirements Model and demonstrated the attributes and competencies of a true leader exhibiting all the essentials of a great Noncommissioned Officer.
Corporal Matias has shown extraordinary mettle in times of challenge. His unwavering sense of duty, remarkable level of selflessness, and extended capabilities are keeping with the highest standards of Marine Corps tradition and that of a good man. Corporal Matias is constantly engaged with the Marines, whether it is training them in the shop on the different accounting practices or physically training them to achieve new heights in physical fitness. SNM constantly strives to be better and expand his knowledge of the Marine Corps, as well as his personal capabilities. Currently he has volunteered to accept duty on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
This opportunity strengthened his sense of leadership and reinforced his political
The lieutenant was charged with delivering an important message to a Cuban general. The book was seen as the perfect portrayal of loyalty and obedience. There are multiple tactical lessons that can be taken from this book/essay, not only to include how individual ethics can create an enormous impact.
As the Commandant he stayed actively involved with TRADOC, the Sergeants Major Academy, the Army National Guard Non Commissioned Officer Academy and US Army Alaska by setting the example for the Basic Leadership Course by; instituting a partnership with the Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG), receiving the Institution of Excellence from TRADOC, and briefing Sergeants Major and US Army Alaska Company Commands. His leadership, knowledge and perseverance led this Academy to stay focused on the standards of training, standards for documenting training, and alternate qualifications the cadre must maintain as directed by TRADOC and USASMA to receive the distinction of being an Institute of Excellence; the highest evaluation that can be awarded. CSM Ferdinand constantly kept the Alaska Sergeants Major abreast of BLC changes that effects their Soldiers. He briefed the incoming Company Commanders and First Sergeant on the BLC requirements to guarantee maximum Soldier thru put. On many occasions he traveled over 360 miles to brief units on the BLC standards and complexities to improve their Soldiers chance of being enrolled and accepted for training.
The 525th Military Police Detention Battalion held a quarterly challenge, the Vigilant Warrior Competition, for their Troopers, Sept. 27 on U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Troopers competed in numerous activities at the G.J. Denich Gym and Cooper Field. The event started with a 100-meter run, followed by pull-ups, dead lifts, sit-ups, push-ups, 5K run, and a mystery event, which consisted of two Army Warrior Battle Tasks. Troopers arrived at 4:45 a.m. for the opportunity to compete in the challenge. “It takes a lot of things we do as Soldiers and adds everything cumulatively so it stresses the Soldier to a point where they are tired but they have to function and they still have to do fine motor skills,” said U.S. Army Lt.
Lt. Owen's mortar section had little to no experience on the weapon systems that they were working with. He trained them from darkness to darkness with consistent drills in different types of situations. Lt. Owen also admits that despite excess training before the war, their first battles were "far-from-perfect exercises." This made me realize that not only does an officer have to be adept at his duties, but he needs to motivate and instill to his soldiers the same level of proficiency, regardless of peace or war time. Also utilizing complacent time as a means to further train such as when they were at sea.
MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA 31905 SUBJECT: AR 15-6 Investigation Findings and Recommendations 1. FINDINGS: The following are the findings of this investigation into the events of Saturday 12 MAR 16 and Sunday 13 MAR 16, leading to the arrest of 1LT Paul Handelman (Platoon Leader, Bravo Company, 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment) by Korean National Police (KNP). 1LT Handelman is suspected of: violating General Order #1, violating the United States Forces Korea (USFK) curfew policy, violating a direct order from his Company Commander (Co CDR) CPT Ferriter, assaulting a KNP Officer, causing property damage to a Korean National, and of being drunk and disorderly. This investigation also illuminates the actions of CPT Soren Jorgensen (Executive Officer, Bravo Company, 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment) who was with 1LT
He was publicly acknowledged to be a person to whom his other classmates rely on any academic assistance. He was indeed a successful leader who successfully
Thus, a leader may arise in any field be it politics, social service or sports. A leader possesses both talent and skill. Talent is an innate quality however skill is a proficiency which can be gained through rigorous persistence, training and experience. Leadership is nothing about seniority or one’s rank in a