With an elite force like the Marine Corps, each and every person that is allowed to enter it must bring not only a unique background, but also useful experiences as well. As for me, I bring a history full of leadership experiences, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to complete a mission. Most of my leadership experiences have come from the Boy Scouts, where I have served as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Scribe, Librarian, and many other smaller leadership and organizational roles. Those around me classify my as a natural born leader. During concert and marching band seasons, even though I often do not have a formally recognized role as a leader due to my other commitments, I am often called upon by the leaders themselves as well as other members to provide leadership and instruction. My leadership abilities truly shine there during periods where all the leaders are off doing something else and I keep the rest of the band together, organized, and under control until the formal leaders return. My leadership background also shows during the simplest of things such as football games at the recreational center. Even though the majority of the players that are on each team are active members of other high school varsity football teams, I still take control of the field both on offense and defense through assuming the role of the leader. While I may not be the most skilled football player on the field that day, I always end up being in control of my team because of my special leadership background that inspires and gives me the ability to be a great leader. I also bring a unique experience to the ROTC program. My father was killed in active service with the United States Air Force, and that event shaped much of how I developed as an individual. I have a lot more respect for life now, but at the same time, realize that death in the service of your country through the armed forces is by no means the worst thing that could happen, and actually serves a part in the remembrance of your life. This event helped strengthen my resolve to join the military and serve as faithfully and fully as I can.
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I'm a Boy Scout leader too in my elementary days. Being a leader really boast your confidence especially in sense that you still have that typical elementary behavior. The great part was you starting to learn how to lead people in a little way.
-Jan
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