The United States Coast Guard has begun to take steps to stop the criticism of the lack of minorities in their ranks. In terms of percentage the coast guard is made up of only 14.8 percent minorities, whereas they make up 31.2 percent of all other military services combined. Hiring practices in the United States is a hot topic and the Coast Guard wants to remove themselves from the topic. The Coast Guard plays an important role in our nations security by protecting our ports, maintaining maritime
publications which placed the Coast Guard’s future focus into prospective and the curriculum kept my interest the entire time. The three classes that resonated with me the most were Facilitative Leadership, Diversity & Leadership, and Coaching & Counseling because they brought out a deeper understanding of tools I was missing in my leadership style. I know by refining these leadership techniques, I will become a better leader for my unit and The United States Coast Guard. The first leadership class
Topic: The Bermuda Triangle General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that Bermuda Triangle has some scientific reasons which effects a lot of mysterious incidents. Central idea: Despite it is a dangerous and mysterious place, but Bermuda Triangle has so much of attractive places to visit. INTRODUCTION I. Bermuda Triangle is a part which is situated in the North of Atlantic Oceon. The Bermuda Triangle covers about 500, 000 miles of the sea around the world. The Bermuda
The Return of Phineas Gage: Clues About the Brain from the Skull of a Famous Patient “On 13 September 1848, Phineas P. Gage, a 25-year-old construction foreman for the Rutland and Burlington Railroad in New England, became the victim of a bizarre incident.” (Damasio, Grabowski, Frank, Galaburda, & Damasio, 1994). Due to an unfortunate accident while working on the railroad, a tamping iron over 3 and a half feet long blasted through Phineas Gage’s cheek, frontal lobe and out the top of his skull
on a rock surrounded by his family and friends when a tall man came up to him. He casually asked “Can I borrow HIm for a second?” pointing at Gerald. They walked about 30 feet away from the others and then said “I am the head recruiter for the coast guard and I want you to join”. He looks at him weird for a second then answers. “Let me get back to you on that I have to think It over; I have a lot on my plate right now. After the recruiter walked off he went straight to the car and waited for his
Work groups are created when individuals come together to collaborate and accomplish a specific goal. The social interactions between group members, their behavior and the processes the group uses to reach their goal are defined as group dynamics. Essentially, effective group dynamics enable a group to form and function well. During the course of a modern-day career, almost everyone will be required to work within a group at some point. Organizations and individuals need to be aware of group dynamics
According to my Leadership Practices Inventory (LPO)/360 feedback, I need to more actively seek out challenging opportunities that test my skills and abilities. First and foremost, I will personally implement the Coast Guard’s Individual Development Plan and reevaluate my goals. This will highlight completed goals, realign my sight if it veered from previous incomplete objectives and illuminate changes to my goals, allowing me to refocus my efforts on new and more
We live in a modern era: one that allows us to learn about and accept personal disabilities and limitations that were previously hidden from the public or even institutionalized. In Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, a fifteen-year old boy named Christopher shares his life with autism. The book leads the reader to believe the main themes revolve around a murder mystery, but as Christopher begins to investigate, he starts to uncover more than he bargained for. Although
Understanding leadership Describe the factors that will influence the choice of leadership styles or behaviours in workplace situations Leaders are performing different styles of leadership, as each leader maintain to develop her/his own personal style. Many factors may influence the style a leader uses. Some of the factors may create naturally, while others are a product of the leader's environment. Some leaders may need to improve their leadership style to follow to a changing culture. a. Personality
organization. The greatest asset to the Coast Guard are those who rise to the challenge every single day. As a leader it is my responsibility to establish a relationship with these individuals, so that I can support them on a professional and personable level. Additionally, understanding their motivation and goals in which they strive towards, offer me the opportunity help them grow within the Coast Guard. Influences Furthermore, throughout a Coast Guard career, you will encounter different leadership
faultless people risk their life to save another. It’s only human to make mistakes. When taking on treacherous tasks, it’s likely to make a wrong move and get caught in a tough situation once and awhile. That’s why we have firefighters, lifeguards, coast guards, the U.S.
I want to be a leader because I want anyone in guard and band to be able to come to me when they need help or have a problem. I want them to have someone to be able to come to that they feel comfortable with and trust. I also want to help out anyone, especially in the guard, I have been in guard since eighth grade and I think I learned a few tips and tricks to make life easier. Looking at past captains I have learned a lot about what to do and what not to do. I think those experiences are really
. As we build mission ready Coast Guardsmen, we must provide world class deck plate leadership to our workforce. As we promote a culture of courtesy and respect for all, we will enable everyone to be dynamic and passionate leaders. Being a member of the Coast Guard demands a substantial amount of dedication. The amount of time and effort expected of you, regardless of your rate, whether you are Active Duty or Reservist, or even a family member of someone serving, is tremendous. Leadership’s responsibility
1. It is with great pride and respect for this institution that I humbly request to serve as an officer in the United States Coast Guard. I am keen on continuously learning and genuinely caring about others within this organization as an officer. My military career may be brief, but I have exceeded expectations with my excellent work ethic, professionalism, and leadership. These qualities were carried over to this organization by my previous management, leadership, teachings, and training within
The Coast Guard could be saving hundreds of thousands of dollars a year; so why are they wasting it? There are many ways that the Coast Guard can save money, but one easy fix is to establish a program for Geographic Location. The Coast Guard has over 40,000 members serving on active duty (Today’s Military, 2017). Every year, hundreds of members and their families move either to another state, or across the country to places against their will for reasons of their own. The Coast Guards reason
The Coast Guard The Coast Guard is unique in that it combines military, law enforcement, humanitarian, and regulatory functions under a single organization that serves under the Department of Homeland Security. Despite reporting to the Department of Homeland Security, Title 14 stipulates that the Coast Guard is a military service and Coast Guard ships are US warships. It is the only armed service that draws its authority from Title 14 of the US Code rather than Title 10 and is the only service exempt
insurance industry once faced in insuring flood coverage have been lessened or solved. (Lehnmann; R Street Institution). Several states such as West Virginia and Florida, have recently advanced legislation to increase the availability of private flood insurance (Fitch Ratings; Starr Companies). Private flood coverage is also in many other developed markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia (Postal). The privatization of flood coverage could also lead to the availability of broader coverage
resources and the planning and operational capabilities between Southeast Fairbanks and Dallas County differ in several aspects. Southeast Fairbanks is a county in the state of Alaska in the US. It has a population of about 7,000. The technological resources and staff expertise for Southeast Fairbanks are aligned with the provisions of the state of Alaska. They are geared toward emergency management and public safety. Eller et al. (2018) explain that emergency management involves creating a framework for
This is always a great topic and is covered in almost every leadership class in the Navy. I just completed the Senior Enlisted Academy and we studied the Tuckman model. We also covered the Johari window model which gives you a better understanding of the different aspects between individuals within a group. To get back to the question at hand, I have been in many group dynamics and with already studying about Tuckman model prior to commencing these groups. I always observe each stage the group is
From within, the Navy’s bureaucracy is seldom questioned. Understandably, its culture largely influences the life of a midshipman at the Naval Academy. The experience in Annapolis is anchored in four years of stringent academic and fitness requirements; the latter is emphasized for its importance in leading during times of harsh conditions. While the Academy expects its 4,576 midshipmen to excel physically, for 172 years it did not provide an optimal foundation upon which to do so. An official, longstanding