 I've won this competition and it means a lot because it definitely shows that I definitely am trying my best to lead my heart out on the field not just doing anything 50% but going above and beyond. How this competition has improved me as a soldier is it's definitely revealed my weaker points and of course any physical activity it definitely stretches you beyond and increases your mental toughness especially in a competitive atmosphere where it pushes you beyond your normal limits your normal stopping point. I've prepared this competition by practicing land navigation, practicing all the weapon systems that we have rocking and running on a weekly basis. It feels real good that I have won really proud of myself and proud that I could represent my company and my unit. My favorite part about this competition is knowing that my preparation and training set me apart from my peers. The soldier in the INCO of the year competition basically what it does is it picks the best of the best out of the division and that way we can go on to a the other competitions so the next competition the soldiers will be going to will be the USERPAC competition and then if they win the USERPAC competition they're going to the Army competition so to be the the soldier of the year in the the INCO of the year for the Army. I will now use my grade 4 position to attain pleasure, profit or personal safety.