I am proud to recommend SSG Jacob Worley for consideration as a United States Army Warrant Officer Candidate. SSG Worley possesses the qualities required of a future Army Warrant Officer, specifically those needed to excel in the latest addition to the Warrant Officer Military Career Specialties (MOS), the Cyber Operations Technician, 170A. He has served as my Arabic Language Analyst and NCOIC of Analysis and Production for the 102 Combat Mission Team (CMT) for nearly two years. During this time his technical proficiency, attention to detail and adaptability has been equal and at times, has surpassed the skills of individuals assigned to more technical cyber roles within the team.
***Draft***CW3 Lockhart has made a seamless transition has the Senior WOCS Instructor. He has proven to be a versatile officer with the potential to succeed in challenging assignments. CW3 Lockhart should complete WOILE and consider completing a Bachelor 's Degree to stay competitive for key assignments in the Warrant Corps. Select to CW4 upon meeting
SUBJECT: Developing Warrant Officers for the Future 1) Purpose: To provide information on developing Warrant Officers utilizing the Warrant Officer 2025 Strategy. 2) Facts: a. The Warrant Officer 2025 Strategy seeks to produce a capable warrant officer cohort of trusted professionals who are technologically agile, adaptive, and are innovative leaders for the Army’s Force 2025 and beyond. Through optimized accessions, leader development, and world class professional military education (PME) warrant officers can continue to be relied upon to maintain a depth of knowledge and provide expedient solutions to increasingly complex problems now and in the future. The Warrant Officer 2025 Strategy aims to develop cohort centric best practices
LOE #4 addresses the Army Profession. The first supporting objective is to promote and strengthen a professional culture of trust. Promoting a fundamental change in the culture through stewardship and esprit de corps programs is one of the key tasks in accomplishing this. Esprit de corps programs will give the warrant officers a feeling that they have a higher personal stake in the game and a heightened sense of responsibility to sustain and improve the warrant officer corps. By making a concerted effort to build these programs, the Army can foster an environment where the warrant officers take ownership of the corps.
My previous experience with ROTC in school and various leadership positions in school have already staged me to command a crew and deal with high stress environments on a daily basis and still thrive. The added bonus of knowledge mixed with leadership capabilities makes me a great candidate for this position. I am prepared to learn how to direct personnel operations, manage shipboard vertical launch systems, use computer displays and advanced technology in battle and ship defense, and provide support to Navy expeditionary
For a Special Force Warrant Officer (SFWO) to be effective at his position he must be able to work within the Joint Interagency Intergovernmental and Multinational (JIIM) environment. Within the JIIM environment, a SFWO must master the attribute of good interpersonal and cross cultural communication skills. This attribute is critical to his success; if a SFWO is not able to communicate with others, he will be ineffective in giving and possibly receiving important information. A SFWO may be technically sound but he needs to be able communicate what he knows and what Special Forces (SF) can bring to the table when your counterparts in the JIIM need that information in order to come up with a solution. Additionally those interpersonal skills are essential when dealing with multiple personalities from a range of different branches and agencies.
The missions, assignments and training I have executed over the past 15 years in the Army have led me to this decision point to become a Special Forces Warrant Officer. I have a strong foundation of leadership skills and technical and tactical expertise that will allow me to grow as military professional and commissioned officer. I want to be the Special Forces Warrant Officer our commanders have grown to depend upon and trust as they lead us in the defense of our nation. Para 1-4 of AR 600-100 (8 March 2007) defines leadership as “influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.” From the time I entered the service I have been in a leadership position.
Warrant officers are the leaders of their field and experts in their trade. As such, they must be reliable, technically and tactically proficient, quick learners, and self-motivated, traits I already possess. I believe I have the necessary skills, experience, and leadership abilities to be a great asset to the Army as a Warrant Officer. I have more experience and training than most of my peers considering warrant officer as their next step. I have proven to be a dependable, capable, driven and a proactive non-commissioned officer throughout my career and have always sought out positions of higher responsibility.
I have always wanted to serve in law enforcement. It was something that I have wanted to do since childhood and I finally got my chance in 2012 at the age of 54. First, there was the academy, where I had to learn all the State and Federal laws to include the United States Constitution. Then it was off to the gun range to learn how to shoot tactically followed by defensive tactics. The final stage was learning how to apply and administer criminal procedures in accordance with my State requirements for Law Enforcement.
As a Commander, I understand it is a great privilege to lead, train and care for Soldiers. I will dedicate all my effort to ensure Soldiers continues to live up to the Army values; Leadership, duty, respect, selfless services, integrity, honor and personal courage. 2. Mission: Our mission dictates everything that we do. Our tactical mission is to provide all class of supply and maintenance support to the Battalion.
As I embark on the newest chapter in my life it occurs to me that I must first take time to fully process and appreciate the magnitude of what it really is to be a Warrant Officer in the United States Army. From my own perspective as well as the perspective seen from society I can see my new responsibilities will hold a paramount position in many different aspects. This being said, I can look forward to a major shift in what my focus will be and how my decisions will directly impact those around me. My personal desire to become a Warrant officer stems from my constant thirst to grow and influence my surroundings.
Additional Duties: Additional Duty First Sergeant is recommend to help you balance out your dominance PPS trait with the influencer trait. I feel that this will help you build better relationships with the other members in the unit. This will also help you by learning how to effectively become patient with people in helping them solve their problems. You should learn how to become more social and enthusiastic towards members. By you helping members in the unit solve their problems at the lowest level possible, they will not become bigger discipline problems.
1. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide additional facts to illustrate the continued value and dedication I hold as an Officer in the United States Army. I acknowledge the mistake and lapse in judgement as a young Lieutenant in 2007. I have taken full responsibility for that blemish and have dedicated myself to be the finest military officer for myself, my family and for my country. I have proven my value, dedication, leadership and my ability to serve as a field grade officer.
I have spent the past 7 years in the United States Air Force. I have grown up in an environment that fosters high integrity professionals. I have learned to be accountable for my actions and to do what is right when no one is looking. I have great pride for what I have accomplish in the Air Force and I strive to be the best at whatever I put my mind to. My interests have taken me to a point where I want to advance my knowledge by attending a university.
The transition from enlisted into the ranks of officer is not a situation that anyone should take lightly. With greater rank comes greater responsibility, I emphatically understand the prestige and responsibility that comes with this transition. In this essay, I will answer three questions. Why do I want to be a military officer? What does society expect from me as a military officer?
