Posted on Nov 4, 2019
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Good Afternoon, I was wondering if somebody could review my summary. My packet is about 95% complete minus a LOR from a Senior Warrant Officer, I plan to submit my packet for the JAN board and the packet deadline is NOV 22nd.
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An Army Aviator has the best of both worlds. They are leaders that not only coach, mentor enlisted and Officers, but also advise Commanders on critical decisions. Hence, why I have the utmost respect for Aviation Warrant Officers, they have unmatched experience in the air and the voice of reason to influence operations. As a child, I always dreamed of becoming a pilot. Since I’ve entered the Army, I learned so much more from observing Army Aviation and now have a particular affinity for aviation. My new experiences have driven me to choose the path of an Aviation Warrant Officer. During my two rotations to Resolute Support Mission (RSM) Afghanistan, I have witnessed what the power of Aviation has and the effects it has on the battlefield. SFODAs would regularly call for air support, knowing that this air platform served as a major deterrent from the enemy forces. This air asset would create space, enabling the ground forces to maneuver and close on the enemy mitigating threats in their perspective province. About half of the SOTF-A operation depended on Rotary Wing support for the operation, resupply, MEDEVAC, and fires support. This responsibility is what I am seeking in becoming an Aviation Warrant Officer. Flying is what I see myself doing for the next twenty years. People choose to join the military for various reasons. Some follow their dreams and aspirations, while others do it for necessity. In my case, I volunteered with the desire to one-day lead soldiers. Although I am still new to the Army, I have progressed as an NCO, gleaning knowledge from the experiences of my fellow soldiers, Senior Enlisted, Warrant Officers, and Commanders. These leaders have influenced my decision to seek opportunities for positions of greater responsibility and a career as a Warrant Officer in the United States Army Aviation Corps. In the Creed of the Non-Commissioned Officer, it states, “All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership.” As an NCO, I abide by this creed. It is the first thing I learned as a new leader and is fundamental as I progress in my career and transition to becoming a Warrant Officer.

I embrace the new challenges that come with being an NCO and am ready to take on more as an Aviation Warrant Officer. During my time in the military, I have observed Warrant Officers in my unit both in garrison and on deployments, each displaying an extraordinary talent in their field. My experiences supporting Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFODA) and Aviation WOs during mission planning exposed me to the synergy between military operational specialties in combat. I was intrigued by this part of the military, where I would be able to mesh resident knowledge with new knowledge. My experience as an imagery analyst carries value as I would be able to interpret imagery better to influence future operations, an Aviation Warrant Officer.

In 2017, I deployed to Afghanistan as a Private First Class, and recently graduated from Advanced Individual Training (AIT). New to the military, my experience and knowledge as a GEOINT Analyst was in its nascent stages. Approximately 30 days in the rotation, I started noticing the trends in information requests and the outcomes of these requests from SFODAs. Based on these trends, I began to anticipate future locations, key terrain learning how to better support ground forces on their daily operations and activities. This initiative made me an asset and aided SFODAs in predictive analysis of threats in battlespace. My first-line supervisor recognized my dedication to the mission, quality, and pride in my work and began deploying me forward to support Advanced Operations Bases (AOB). Initially, I worked with AOB Central as the lead GEOINT Analyst satisfying all their request and eventually began servicing request for AOB South as well. During this rotation, I generated over 500 products for Special operation Task Force Afghanistan (SOTF-A) encompassing a third of the country. The deployment served as a significant milestone in my development. It tested my ability to manage systems, establish relations, and collaborate with other entities to provide the most relevant GEOINT support to the forces under AOBs Central and South. Supervisors do not often give autonomy to younger Soldiers; however, given the circumstances and the kinetic nature of the deployment, I had to perform at a level above my experience to provide the best products to SOTF-A Forces. Amidst of all these interactions with adjacent units, I came across pilots from various Task Forces, and that is where I gained the clarity on the path I wanted to pursue in the military: I want to be an Aviation Warrant Officer. My career thus far has enriched my understanding of the military and special operations. There is still much more to learn, and I look forward to build upon my existing knowledge and experience as an Army Aviation Warrant Officer. The opportunity to be considered as a Warrant Officer Candidate is something I will cherish forever. Being accepted into the Warrant Officer Cohort will genuinely be a life-changing experience.
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I agree with Mr. John C.. I think your summary is too long. The board has a lot of packets so I would maximize your time. Talk about why the Army should choose you to fly multi-million dollar aircraft, what drives you, what attributes do you possess that will become an asset to a CAB? Also, I would use grammarly or any grammar checking website as I believe you have some commas where they shouldn't be. Feel free to email me if you need any help with anything. [login to see] . Good luck!
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Mr. Serendensky, I will certainly be saving your email and send you my revised summary, if that's fine by you.
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5-6 sentences per paragraph, no more than two paragraphs highlighting what has already been touched upon. I highly recommend setting up a meeting with a senior avaiation warrant, sooner is better, and sitting down with them as you craft this. They can give you better refined guidance and get to know you through the process if that is who your asking too write your letter.
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