My Legacy Leader Is Cw3 Roach

My legacy leader is COL Michael J. Mahoney, USA, Ret. because he demonstrated and continues to demonstrate the Army Values in every facet of his military career and life. COL Mahoney has positively inspired many people through his lead-by-example attitude. He is a great mentor to me and I hope to give you a glimpse of what I see in this American patriarch.

The purpose of this paper is to address how I, SSG Schumacher, have identified Major Robert Rogers as a legacy leader and a leader of influence in my military career as a non-commissioned officer and member of the military intelligence community. This paper will cover three main topics in which I will first discuss a brief history of the life of Major Rogers. Then, his impact on the evolution of warfare and leadership attributes on the United States Army. Finally, I will discuss how his leadership attributes led to him making an impact on the military today and Soldiers such as myself.

Merriam-Webster defines legacy as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past” and a leader as “something that guides or directs”. When put together, a legacy leader is someone that has had a significant impact or influence on others through their leadership. Over the duration of my military career I have had many different types of leaders in all shapes and sizes. The leader that has had the most influence in my career as a professional and leader is Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Retired) Marc Brydges.

For our legacy leader paper I have been assigned to select a leader who has had a positive impact on my growth as a leader and a Military Intelligence professional; as well as discuss the legacy that I would like to leave behind. In this paper I will discuss lessons that I have learned from the story of John Basilone. John Basilone was a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp who earned the Medal of Honor during World War Two. He was a leader who left a resonating impression in the Marine Corp and the American people during a time of great turmoil; and while not a military intelligence soldier his story has left an impression on me as a leader in today’s Army.

I remember reporting to Ft Hood Texas in the middle of June 2011. I and my family had just completed the rigorous drive from Ft Campbell KY, which included a three-day layover in St. Louis MO to say hello to family and friends and to once again leave as swiftly as we had come. I reported to the 36th Engineer Brigade (Stay Rugged) headquarters were I was greeted by a tall and stout older gentleman, SGM (Sergeant’s Major) Lewis. I was due to report to the 8th Engineer Battalion as they were in need dire need of experienced 12B’s (Combat Engineers) but upon looking over my credentials he decided to keep me at HQ, and to complete this backdoor transaction by effectively swapping me for Specialist (SPC) Parker. I instantly felt dread crawl upon my skin as I was now committed to the S3 section of soldiers. This couldn’t be, I felt as though my talents were completely wasted performing administrative tasks and too make matters worse I had 1SG (First Sergeant) Sparger, I thought I had officially had front row seats on the bad luck train and I was the sole passenger, little did I know that this would catapult my military career further than I had hoped for

Upon assignment to the 548th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, I took over the position as the Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of evaluations.

Just a year and a half in the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program, I had the unique opportunity to apply for two Readiness Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) positions at the same time, one at the 617th Military Police (MP) Company in Richmond, Kentucky (KY) and the other at the 1103rd MP Detachment (DET) Law & Order in Harrodsburg, KY. Both Sergeant First Class (SFC) positions were vacant due to the Kentucky Army National Guard (KYARNG) gaining force structure in 2002. I was just a Sergeant (SGT) at the time occupying a Staff Sergeant (SSG) position in a detachment located in Frankfort. A position that I was hired into straight off the street so to speak; I was a Traditional Soldier, also known as a weekend warrior. I knew it was early in my AGR career, but I was like why not apply, all they can do is say no, bend my dog tags, and thank me for applying. As luck would have it, so I am told I didn’t win either board, but was runner up to SSG Marshall Ware. SSG Ware was chosen to take on the 617th, so by default I was offered the position at the 1103rd. I received the call in December of 2002 from my Administrative Officer (AO) asking if I was interested in the position and I accepted. A Sergeant, brand new AGR Soldier, just offered a SFC position, not to mention that the paragraph and line was the actual Detachment Sergeant of the unit.

Performed duties of an SGL assigned to the Basic Leader Course (BLC) for the Fires Center of Excellence (FCOE). Served as the subject matter expert for all Course Management Plan (CMP) and Programs of Instruction (POI,) training and maintaining instructor certification. Responsible for the wellbeing, safety, professional development, and training of 16 Soldiers on a 22-day recurring cycle, performing nine cycles a year. During my tenure as a BLC SGL, I achieved numerous accomplishments and achievements. Received enormous praise from the United States Sergeants Major Academy (USAMA) for renovation of a Training Support Package (TSP) that was implemented across BLCs for the entire Army. Hand-picked as NCO of the Month for September 2015, selected

I served as the 24th MI BN HHSC Training Room NCOIC. My duties and responsibilities include developing and maintaining all training records, monitoring, scheduling, and preparing training for NCOs and junior enlisted soldiers. I assisted Soldiers in scheduling service school attendance, as well as schedule MOS related development training. I tracked and maintained all Army Mandatory Training, Intelligence Security Command Mandatory Training, and advised the Operations Readiness NCOs on deployment training tolerances. I attended BN level meetings, such as Battalion Command and Staff, as well as Battalion Training Meetings. As a Staff Sergeant, I served as the Battalion S2 NCOIC of a MI BN with four geographically separated Companies conducting

Currently I am the acting Section Sergeant in Bravo Troop 1-73 Cav, 2nd BCT, 82nd ABN DIV. I began my career October 2009 and was stationed at Ft Richardson AK, with 3rd Battalion 509th Infantry. In my tenure there I served in positions spanning from the assistant gunner to squad leader, and also the Fire Direction Center (FDC) check and chief. While serving as a gunner/ team leader we deployed to Eastern Afghanistan in

1. I, LaShana Muller, have currently served 6 years and 4 months in the Air Force. I have spent my entire career in the 2S0X1 Material Management career field with three different assignments apart from basic and technical training. I was stationed at Kunsan AB Korea from May 2011-May 2012 in the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron as my first duty station. From May 2012-May 2014, I was stationed at Aviano AB, Italy in the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron where I worked not only in my own career field but as a Unit Deployment Manager for a year. Finally, I was stationed at Hill AFB, Utah in the 388th MXG in June of 2014 until present.

I am currently a Mortar Platoon Sergeant for the Charlie (Cold Blood) Troop 3rd Squadron 61st Cavalry Regiment “Destroyers”. I joined the Army in October of 2007, and have been serving proudly for almost 8 years in a wide assortment of duties. I began my career in 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, we were soon reflagged as the 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division only a few months after my arrival to the unit. I have served seven years with 3rd Squadron 61st Cavalry Regiment moving from the rank of Private all the way to Staff Sergeant; serving on three deployments to Afghanistan and a fourth coming up this year. I was a 120mm Mortar Gunner and Assistant Gunner while serving in Apache Troop during our deployment in 2009-2010. I was then reassigned to HHT and served on the Personal Security Detachment (PSD) as the lead truck for our Squadron Commander during our deployment in 2012. I was then put into our Bandit Troop where I served as the

I have had much academic and practical training which is relevant to this position. I have recently graduated from the Fort Still Noncommissioned Officer Academy, where I took the WLC (Warrior Leader Course). Upon completion, I was awarded the NCO

I was well positioned to execute the duties as Maintenance Control Safe for Flight Chief through two arduous detachments and work up cycles. I surpassed all expectations up and down my chain of command and was awarded appropriately for my leadership actions. I thrive on the opportunities to lead while providing mentorship and guidance to Sailors and Marines alike. My record of accomplishments as a professional, leader, manager and mentor exemplifies the traits required and will ensure my success if selected.

Air Force gave me invaluable experience and further vested my interest in the area of criminal justice and defense on the national level. Working as an Intelligence Analyst for the Department of Defense at the National Security Agency as well as serving as a Physical Training Leader taught me how to be an effective, diligent leader and developed an eventual decision to separate from the service and earn a Criminal Justice degree. While earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, my original aim was to secure a career in Federal Law Enforcement; the U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI were at the top of my list. Federal jobs were often stagnant and difficult to attain at the time of my degree. I turned to a career in private security with emphasis on moving into a management position. Now as an officer in security management, my sights are set on advancing a career to the promotion of Site Manager and overseeing all security operations which includes working side by side with emergency departments such as local police officers and the fire department. Since I also highly value education, I am passionate about one day becoming an educator myself and using relevant experience and knowledge to contribute to the teaching of