casey singleton
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Hi Everyone, my utmost apologies if this topic has been exhausted, however, I was not able to locate any thread relating to Officer Candidate Essay's. I am pasting what I have written for my consideration to OCS. Please offer any and all advice as it would be significantly appreciated.
- Casey
I believe there comes a time in a man’s life where he is faced with an understanding that he will either lead or follow. In many times, it will be the latter, but the best will realize that the world is shaped and strengthened by individuals who realize that greatness only comes to those who fight for it. Understanding and believing are two very different principles. I, being a man born of the United States, have a duty to serve. I am humbled by those who have sacrificed before me and realize that it is my obligation to fulfill my responsibilities in reverence to my fellow citizens, as well as the flag.
Intellectual capital, or what you know is important, but social capital, the capacity to attract, support and lead others to get things accomplished will be one of my most attributable characteristics that will help me be successful as an officer candidate. For example, when I coached track and field athletes, I would never tell curious individuals their difficult workouts in advance with the intent that they would believe in me and trust that my way of doing things would help them see their goals come to fruition.
After diligently undertaking my studies at WSU, working a job and volunteering as a study abroad advisor, I now seek to further my ambitions in working as a Naval Officer. I don’t believe I am entitled to anything I have not earned, but I believe I deserve a shot at officer candidate school because my drive and persistence to accomplish goals is untouchable. I will be an asset to the Navy because I am committed to small details, details that make up components of larger commodities that make things happen. Every week I write out several academic and physical goals to be accomplished for each seven-day duration. Once a goal has been met I then raise the bar to better myself for the future.
The military is made up of many small parts all working together to accomplish a goal. The world waits for no one, the clock doesn’t stop ticking, but ambitious individuals continuously wake up and move because we seek to make things happen. It is my belief that those who understand these ideals and understand what it means to work your butt off will indeed see the results they desire.
- Casey
I believe there comes a time in a man’s life where he is faced with an understanding that he will either lead or follow. In many times, it will be the latter, but the best will realize that the world is shaped and strengthened by individuals who realize that greatness only comes to those who fight for it. Understanding and believing are two very different principles. I, being a man born of the United States, have a duty to serve. I am humbled by those who have sacrificed before me and realize that it is my obligation to fulfill my responsibilities in reverence to my fellow citizens, as well as the flag.
Intellectual capital, or what you know is important, but social capital, the capacity to attract, support and lead others to get things accomplished will be one of my most attributable characteristics that will help me be successful as an officer candidate. For example, when I coached track and field athletes, I would never tell curious individuals their difficult workouts in advance with the intent that they would believe in me and trust that my way of doing things would help them see their goals come to fruition.
After diligently undertaking my studies at WSU, working a job and volunteering as a study abroad advisor, I now seek to further my ambitions in working as a Naval Officer. I don’t believe I am entitled to anything I have not earned, but I believe I deserve a shot at officer candidate school because my drive and persistence to accomplish goals is untouchable. I will be an asset to the Navy because I am committed to small details, details that make up components of larger commodities that make things happen. Every week I write out several academic and physical goals to be accomplished for each seven-day duration. Once a goal has been met I then raise the bar to better myself for the future.
The military is made up of many small parts all working together to accomplish a goal. The world waits for no one, the clock doesn’t stop ticking, but ambitious individuals continuously wake up and move because we seek to make things happen. It is my belief that those who understand these ideals and understand what it means to work your butt off will indeed see the results they desire.
