Essay Crucible Experience
The word crucible refers to a trial or an ordeal-by-fire for the individual or organization involved. It is an experience which is life-changing and forever alters the perspective of the people who must endure it. Over the course of my military service, like all soldiers, I have had several watershed or crucible events which have defined me as a person. Although crucible experiences may test our mettle, I believe from my personal experience that they are necessary to grow and develop as a leader. Future leaders can and must benefit from classroom training and theory, but ultimately leadership is a skill that can only be learned in practice.
I can still recall the crucible, defining opportunity of working as the Deputy G-1 for the Army National Guard 59th Aviation Troop Command. I had never worked at that level. It was an honor and I viewed the prospect with great eagerness. Naturally, I understood the positive impact it could have on my career. It would allow me to work directly with the brigade commander and his staff. But the prospect was also exciting from a learning perspective. I sought to gain a broader understanding of why and how decisions were made which impacted subordinates.
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…organizations benefit. After receiving written authorization, the G-1 thus bypassed myself and bullied the subordinate soldier who was forced to include the demand to promote him in the documents verbiage. The G-1s actions were a clear violation of trust and the Armys core values.I was summoned afterward by the brigade commander to discuss the details of the violation and explain my involvement. Yet much to my displeasure, the G-1 was allowed to retain his promotion. Not only was he not subjected to an official reprimand, he was eventually promoted to the rank of colonel. Still, despite his apparent success, I vowed to myself after this crucible experience that I…
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