PROFESSIONAL MILITARY SUBJECT ESSAY* Q1: “How can you change a culture of substa

PROFESSIONAL MILITARY SUBJECT ESSAY*
Q1: “How can you change a culture of substandard behavior, lack of
standards, and mediocre discipline initiative?”
(1) You will write a two-page (maximum) essay addressing a commandant-selected protessional
milltary subject from the perspective of a corporalsergeant (team leaden). The winner wil be
selected by the commandant and recognized with a certrficate of achievement and colin during
graduation. The recipient of the Commandant’ s Writing Award will have the award annotatea on
their DA Form 1059, Service School Academic Evaluation Report.
(2) The Commandant will provide the essay’s professional military subject there duning B100
Course Overview.
(3) Your essay will be formatted as shown below.
1. Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)
A. Opening statement
B. Background information
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Purpose statement
Il. Body(2-4 paragraphs)
A: address, (Point supporting A) what What evidence. needs issues does within the the subject Army get and after your orwhy organization does this does issue this occur? subject Include
8 (Point B) Does the Army’s current approach to training improve (or not improve) ths
issue? (Could be tied to point A)
C. (Point C) Expand topic and provide evidence to support your thesis.
D. (Point D) What solutions regarding this issue can improve the Army and your
organization?
Il. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs)
A. Summarize the main points
B. Make a strong, memorable final statement.
NOTES:
Essay must be 1-2 pages in length (title page does not count as a page)
Essay is an individual activity (although peer editing is allowed).
Essay must contain two references (ARs, personal interviews, per review artick
Essay is due on Day 5 of the course (provide students with exact date and time
Commandant (or designated representative) will choose the best essay.