Military Persuasive Paper to Convince Higher Headquarters

Military Persuasive Paper to Convince Higher Headquarters

List of Reasons why Incident Should not be Filed Permanently

Military Persuasive Paper to Convince Higher Headquarters. 

Last October, Soldier was stopped by military police for not stopping at a flashing red light and received a DUI. Soldier had 1 passenger at the time but, no one got hurt. Soldier has since then received punishment from leadership but, has a chance to redeem one’s self. Higher headquarters wants to file incident in permanent record which would have a major impact on Soldier’s career if Soldier wants to continue service.

Soldier has an opportunity to present a persuasive paper to convince higher headquarters not to file incident permanently.

List of Reasons why Incident Should not be Filed Permanently:

  • Soldier has a family (Spouse & 3-year-old).
  • Soldier has been stressed due to COVID-19 and the workload because of it.
  • Soldier is currently receiving help for drinking problems.
  • Soldier has never been in any kind of trouble in the military.
  • Soldier has been serving in the U.S. Army for 6 years.
  • Soldier wants to continue service and retire at 20 years of service.
  • Soldier wants to retire as a First Sergeant.
  • Soldier loves to lead subordinate Soldiers.
  • Soldier inspires to be an instructor for junior Soldiers.
  • Soldier is a role model for 3 younger siblings.
  • Soldier will take the experience from this incident to deter other Soldiers from making the same mistake.
  • Soldier has learned from mistake and vows to never let it happen again.