Every Nigerian undergraduate craves for the compulsory one year national service to the nation. Most students are carried away in the wave of optimism as they earnestly anticipate this memorable moment when they would be short listed to proceed on their youth service. Interestingly, some undergraduates go as far as falsifying their dates of birth to be eligible for this national service. This makes one wonder what 's the big deal in being eligible for the compulsory national service, since a provision is still made by the system in charge for those that are not qualified in the form of ‘exemption certificates’. The national service means different things to different people. To some, it is a ‘once in a lifetime ' experience they would not wish to miss in any circumstance. To others, it is no big deal whether they are eligible or not. Some however see it as their quickest route to their dream jobs. Whichever way you perceive it, it is compulsory for all Nigerian graduates (from universities, polytechnics and monotechnics) that are not more than thirty years of age. The journey begins when a graduate receives his/ her call – up letter. One funny thing is that when the good and ugly sides of the service …show more content…
For instance, in some oil richly endowed states, some corps members are lucky to be in the oil companies which pays above N30,000, of course very few are accepted there, but every year these companies are always under pressure anytime corps members are in camp as many would want to be there for their primary assignment. Corps members interviewed are of the opinion that there is injustice in the NYSC. Corps members posted to extremely difficult and uninhabitable terrains rely exclusively on their monthly stipend to survive while some serving in good places still receive extra remuneration separately from their monthly stipends. They feel there should be reformation in the
My career at Flagger Force began on April 12, 2010 at our Harrisburg Branch in Middletown, PA. I arrived an hour early, and upon my arrival I was escorted to Bill McDaniels office and he immediately sent me outside to my car because I was too early and he was busy. At the time, I thought that HE was Mike Doner; I had always worked for “Mom & Pop Shops”, and I remember thinking to myself, “Great, my first day in the office and I already pissed off the owner”. Forty-Five minutes later, Ann Johnson came out to my car, and told me to pull out my vehicle and back it in before “Mike” yelled at me for pulling into the parking space. My first assignment at Flagger Force was pre-screening.
Not only do they dedicate their effort and time, but they are obligated to pay $35 annually for their memberships, contributing to their unselfish acts. It should also be noted that Maslow’s Theory states that only people in self-actualisation can act unselfishly, since it is the only stage which gains motivation for satisfying needs and prone to giving and helping other people, which perfectly describes the actions of most social members. Therefore, because social members have no affiliation to the servicemen, and volunteer to serve “an organisation committed to selfless service on behalf of the nation” (RSL, 2018), we can safely assume that many social members of the RSL have satisfied their deficiency needs and have reached
The VA has policies and guidelines that almost mirror the militaries’. For those service members who are ready to step into the civilian life, the process can be challenging. To transition from the structure and stability of military life into the seemingly chaotic and unorganized life of a civilian is daunting for most service members. It’s a process that takes many facets and can be different for everyone. Even though the process can be long and a bit shaky at times, the end goal is what drives veterans through until the end.
Since I was ten years old, I have been a member of the Young Marines, a program dedicated to the enrichment of youth. Aside from my family and school, this organization has had an incredible impact on my life, not only providing me with many unique and amazing experiences, but by shaping the foundation of my character by instilling in me the three core principles of the Young Marines: Discipline, Leadership, and Teamwork and also by emphasizing the importance of community service. I have had many amazing and unique experiences as a Young Marine which included the challenges of promotion to become the senior ranking officer, learning many new skills such as CPR, teaching Drug Demand Reduction, leading and mentoring the members of the Unit, going on encampments and traveling. In my sophomore year, my Unit Commander, a Korean War veteran, selected me to travel with him to Seoul. Every few years he chooses a Young Marine to take to South Korea based on merit.
Exploring the veterans perks accessible for secondary professional education is an excellent starting point get yourself ready for a new career. The transition from military services to
I learned that this career can take a lot out of you mentally, but gives you a look at what war is really
You keep walking and then look away as if there is nothing you can do, hoping that someone else will be able to help. It is time to give back and make a difference in the lives of Veterans. Leaving something different can be a scary experience. One of the hardest situations ever occurred to me is not doing what was expected of me. Always afraid to move against the tide, though I decided that was a valuable skill that I should leave.
The unit was undergoing change. My 1SG came to me and asked if I would like to go on Special Duty as a Drill Sergeant, Recruiter and Instructor. I personally felt that I did not qualify as a Recruiter because I was a single parent. I did not feel that I had the personality to be a Drill Sergeant, so I chose Instructor. The transition process went very quick.
USNA Essay I never really considered attending the Naval Academy until a Navy coach contacted me. I initially dismissed the email, but then my dad talked to me about the academic excellence and character development of the Academy, so I looked into it. In April, I visited the Yard and witnessed the character of the Brigade and the dedication of each Midshipman to becoming the best version of him or herself in athletics, academics, character, and leadership. They all displayed remarkable integrity and were constantly striving for perfection in every action, and I immediately knew I wanted to be a part of that community that would develop my strength in mind, body, and spirit and teach me how to best to serve others. Each morning in elementary
My work ethic has elevated me above my peers and is reflected in my records. Over the past five years, my interest in the intelligence field has increased and I 've used that time wisely to improve my analytical proficiency. I paid close attention to senior leadership, learned from them and use them as role models to becoming a warrant officer. Now, I am ready to take this important step in my life and career by becoming a significant asset to the warrant officer
As I embark on the newest chapter in my life it occurs to me that I must first take time to fully process and appreciate the magnitude of what it really is to be a Warrant Officer in the United States Army. From my own perspective as well as the perspective seen from society I can see my new responsibilities will hold a paramount position in many different aspects. This being said, I can look forward to a major shift in what my focus will be and how my decisions will directly impact those around me. My personal desire to become a Warrant officer stems from my constant thirst to grow and influence my surroundings.
As people and technology continue to evolve so do the ways we fight wars. There is currently a gap in the knowledge and skills between current Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) and the NCOs future operations will demand. This paper goes over what the NCO 2020 Strategy is and how it will close that gap. It will identify the reasons for the NCO 2020 Strategy, the end state, and tasks NCOs must complete in the interim to realize that end state. This paper starts with the statement of the overall vision and intent of this strategy before delving into the three Lines of Effort (LOE).
What I have learned from experience and how it impacted me First and foremost, being in the United States Marine Corps for over 22 years I have learned a lot from experience. I learned just like in the military, in my civilian job now I am always on duty.
“Military men would always overthrow one another, because they could, because they were all power drunk” (24) illustrates the internal governmental struggle in Nigeria during this book and a result of the “bloody coups of the sixties” (24). Nigeria is industrialized due to colonization of the British (Hurst) and is shown to be true as Papa owns a factory and newspaper branch known as “the Standard” (24). The industrialization of Nigeria is a direct effect from the colonization of Africa during the majority of the twentieth century. The colonization and the independence of Nigeria from Britain in 1960 led to an “ethnic tension in
The author utilizes characterization to represent the people in the Nigerian society and what they experience in order to provide for their families. The theme is further developed