So I've finally gotten a draft of my motivational statement together. My recruiter and a few others advised me to keep it somewhat generic in regards to career tracks, so I've shot for why I want to be a Navy officer, and why I would make a good one, instead of going deeper into what I want to do with the Navy. Anyway, here it is. Thanks for taking a look at it!
Throughout my life, military service has always been at the forefront of my mind. As the child of public servants and exposure to the Armed Forces through my father at a young age, I was set on a track to serve my country before I even realized all that was involved in such a commitment. Through these early life experiences, I developed an understanding and deep personal appreciation of patriotism, honor and loyalty, and a realization that a career with the United States military was the best fit with my own personality, traits and skills than any other.
The Navy specifically is the embodiment of that of which I desire to be a part. Service to my country, coupled with the opportunity to lead the best, work among the best, and be taught by the best that our country has to offer is both a humbling and awe-inspiring prospect. No other career offers the same opportunity to use and further develop my leadership skills than as an officer in the United States Navy. The opportunity to develop as a leader, mentor others with what I learn, as well as use my own unique skills and abilities to aid other officers at my level, all while serving my nation, is what draws me to a career as a Navy officer. The Navy is the best way to satisfy my hunger to lead and guide like-minded individuals, and to work with superiors who are equally as motivated and devoted to service of the nation.
When considering my own personal knowledge, personality, interests and skills, as well as education, no other branch of the United States' uniformed services offers quite the same fit as the United States Navy. My educational background in politics, military history and international relations has prepared me to serve the Navy by giving me an outstanding geopolitical background. It has also trained my mind to be thoughtful, organized and investigative. Technical knowledge gained through my work experience in the world of information technology and through first hand educational and flight experiences with NASA gives me the skills necessary to be an effective officer in a Navy where cutting edge technology, especially with the advent of Information Dominance and the need for increased cyber-security, is becoming more and more ubiquitous in its day to day operation.
The diverse nature of the Navy's mission provides me with a range of opportunities to lead, organize, guide and serve that are not available elsewhere. My personality and drive will place me in a position to succeed as an officer in the United States Navy, and I would be honored to be given the opportunity to serve in its ranks.
The Navy specifically is the embodiment of that of which I desire to be a part. Service to my country, coupled with the opportunity to lead the best, work among the best, and be taught by the best that our country has to offer is both a humbling and awe-inspiring prospect. No other career offers the same opportunity to use and further develop my leadership skills than as an officer in the United States Navy. The opportunity to develop as a leader, mentor others with what I learn, as well as use my own unique skills and abilities to aid other officers at my level, all while serving my nation, is what draws me to a career as a Navy officer. The Navy is the best way to satisfy my hunger to lead and guide like-minded individuals, and to work with superiors who are equally as motivated and devoted to service of the nation.
When considering my own personal knowledge, personality, interests and skills, as well as education, no other branch of the United States' uniformed services offers quite the same fit as the United States Navy. My educational background in politics, military history and international relations has prepared me to serve the Navy by giving me an outstanding geopolitical background. It has also trained my mind to be thoughtful, organized and investigative. Technical knowledge gained through my work experience in the world of information technology and through first hand educational and flight experiences with NASA gives me the skills necessary to be an effective officer in a Navy where cutting edge technology, especially with the advent of Information Dominance and the need for increased cyber-security, is becoming more and more ubiquitous in its day to day operation.
The diverse nature of the Navy's mission provides me with a range of opportunities to lead, organize, guide and serve that are not available elsewhere. My personality and drive will place me in a position to succeed as an officer in the United States Navy, and I would be honored to be given the opportunity to serve in its ranks.
