Just as in the civilian world, the Army has a variety of different types of medical officers. There are those who specialize, and were trained in certain areas. In a similar way to other specialties in the world, we want those who know a certain area working on us. We would not want a bicycle …
In case you are wondering, BOLC stands for Basic Officer Leadership Course. BOLC creates solid officers who are able to lead within the Army. There are essentially 2 phases of BOLC. The first phase is the path the person takes to be commissioned as an Army officer. This could be: Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) …
One of the primary objectives of the United States Armed Forces is the defense of the United States, her territories and her allies. When a soldier or officer provides distinguished service over and beyond their normal call of duty, there are awards in place to recognize them. In today’s post, we are going to provide …
With an intense history that goes years back, the Army War College has provided resources to leaders unlike any other educational institution could. In today’s post, we are going to provide an overview of the Army War College. In keeping theme with the expectation that US Army Officers are to engage in lifelong learning and …
In today’s post, we are going to delve into a job that is of high importance in the United States Army. We will study the duties, responsibilities and job description of the Army 890A Ammunition Warrant Officer. The Army 890A Ammunition Warrant Officer is part of the United States Army Ordnance Corps. The Ordnance Corps main …
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In today’s post, we are going to discuss a position in the United States Army that takes a person with special talents and skills. This position has the title of Casualty Assistance Officer. We are going to talk about this person’s many duties and responsibilities, and also the qualifications needed to become a Casualty Assistance …
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The Defense Distinguished Service Medals is one of the highest awards given to members of the armed forces. There have been some highly recognized names who have received this award in history. People such as: Omar Bradley Alexander Haig William Navas Jr I mention him because he is a Puerto Rican who I spoke about …
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In today’s post, we are going to discuss the Army Career Counselor and what they do. This is a position that many Soldiers may want to consider as it can provide a plethora of opportunities in life after the Army. The Army Career Counselor is not an entry level job that any Soldier can just …
In today’s post, we are going to research and learn about the Army 670A Warrant Officer, the Health Services Maintenance Technician. For those who love working in health care, biomedical fields, and also love working in maintenance, this is a wise Warrant Officer position to apply for. In this article, we will explain the duties …
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As a commissioned officer in the Army, your promotion is based upon your competitive category. Each competitive category has different requirements, based upon the needs of the Army. According to DA PAM 600-3 “Competitive categories are established to manage the career development and promotion of certain groups of officers whose specialized education, training, or experience, …
