ipl-logo

Military Accomplishments

1010 Words5 Pages

There are many achievements I had in my life that I accomplished, However, none of them compare to me then the U.S. Army Basic Combat Training. In Basic Combat Training I was put in a whole new experience, like meeting people around the world, first time away from home, new types of weather, new gear and equipment and so on. I’ve heard stories about how I shouldn’t do it, and others about how I’m making a mistake on joining in the first place or others who said I couldn't make it and made jokes about me however, I was ready, and determined. When I asked about how is Basic Training to a Staff Sergeant he grinned, and said it’s going to be the worst and best test of your life, you will be trained on everything, also learn about yourself, and …show more content…

I believe most strengths are found on the obstacle courses, when I had to run, coordinate, use my strength, sense of balance, and team work all at the same time with in 10 minutes or even 30 minutes. I learned that my strengths were teamwork, and listening, these were really handy when cretin challenges required 2 people like carrying large logs or helping people up a 4 story wall. Another way on how listening skills worked out for me was, I was always in the right place at the right time, in the right uniform which is a big deal when in the Army. Although many would argue, but I believed that listening skills were most important ,especially in combat situations. Strengths were important to have because when I knew what I was good or bad at, I could spend the rest of your time trying to improve the skills I didn't …show more content…

I learned how the breathe properly and with that I became good at running or just physical activity in many ways. I learned to always reach for my goals even when they seem impossible , when your face is literally in mud always get up and try some more . My Drill Sergeant taught me a quote “In the womb of winter summer seems a myth” witch means some times certain things seem impossible but it will change. However I can also see this not being good for some people because some wont try after they see they cant do everything, for me that was the best part because I learned what to work on ,and how to achieve. Some people would say its easy I can do it with my eyes shut and im sure they can however for me a lazy guy that never really did anything it was amazing.The U.S. Army was very challenging for me I have learned far more in it than I have learned anywhere else I discovered a lot about me and for that reason alone it was a overwhelming achievement for me, And I'm glad I passed it with flying colors achieved most of the ribbons and had met some of the best people in my

Open Document