Consider carefully and then state below in the space provided why you wish to enroll in the Army ROTC program. Indicate in your statement how you believe your own objectives in life are related to the education and training offered by Army ROTC and what a career obligation means to you.
I don’t see a career in the U.S. Army as an obligation but as a privilege. I wish to become a career officer and will do everything that is within my power to achieve this goal. I have done endless hours of research on the ROTC program and on this career choice. No amount of research can fully prepare me for the physical and mental training that I will undergo as an ROTC cadet. I am willing to take a leap of faith.
A hobby of mine was a recreational sport called paintball. Whenever I entered the woods, my team would generally trust me with key maneuvering decisions because I had earned their trust. I never took this trust for granted and always did what was necessary to win. Even though this was for entertainment, I implemented natural leadership abilities and took my informal position seriously.
As captain of the medical debate team (my freshman year), I frequently encouraged my peers and kept morale high even in defeat. This job was never easy, but because it was given to me specifically; I implemented all of my abilities to make sure the unit as a whole stayed intact.
I spent two years on the varsity swim team because I knew swimming was my weakest element. I decided to strengthen a weak element rather than work on one of my strong suits (cross country for example.) I never made captain or co-captain, but I was constantly supporting the coach and the captains. I did everything I could to settle dissatisfactions amongst other swimmers so the already overworked coach didn’t have to. I did my best to keep morale high and the integrity of the swim team was preserved.
My grandfather was a World War Two veteran and from a very young age, I was captivated by the idea of becoming an Army officer like him. (He was in the Soviet Army.) To this day, I keep to what my grandfather told me. Not one step backwards, never retreat, never surrender. He is the inspiration for me to become an Army officer. I do in fact realize the gravity of the commitment that I will sign to. I have made it my own personal obligation to utilize all of my physical and mental capabilities in order to succeed as an ROTC cadet. I will not fail.
What is your opinion and what can I improve on.
I don’t see a career in the U.S. Army as an obligation but as a privilege. I wish to become a career officer and will do everything that is within my power to achieve this goal. I have done endless hours of research on the ROTC program and on this career choice. No amount of research can fully prepare me for the physical and mental training that I will undergo as an ROTC cadet. I am willing to take a leap of faith.
A hobby of mine was a recreational sport called paintball. Whenever I entered the woods, my team would generally trust me with key maneuvering decisions because I had earned their trust. I never took this trust for granted and always did what was necessary to win. Even though this was for entertainment, I implemented natural leadership abilities and took my informal position seriously.
As captain of the medical debate team (my freshman year), I frequently encouraged my peers and kept morale high even in defeat. This job was never easy, but because it was given to me specifically; I implemented all of my abilities to make sure the unit as a whole stayed intact.
I spent two years on the varsity swim team because I knew swimming was my weakest element. I decided to strengthen a weak element rather than work on one of my strong suits (cross country for example.) I never made captain or co-captain, but I was constantly supporting the coach and the captains. I did everything I could to settle dissatisfactions amongst other swimmers so the already overworked coach didn’t have to. I did my best to keep morale high and the integrity of the swim team was preserved.
My grandfather was a World War Two veteran and from a very young age, I was captivated by the idea of becoming an Army officer like him. (He was in the Soviet Army.) To this day, I keep to what my grandfather told me. Not one step backwards, never retreat, never surrender. He is the inspiration for me to become an Army officer. I do in fact realize the gravity of the commitment that I will sign to. I have made it my own personal obligation to utilize all of my physical and mental capabilities in order to succeed as an ROTC cadet. I will not fail.
What is your opinion and what can I improve on.