Compare and Contrast

Intelligent, mature and rich in educational backround and experience.

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major strength is his ability to work with others. He makes a welcome addition to any group or team effort.

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He utilizes the English language expertly, both orally and in writing. He is an alert and active original thinker with great potential…

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a good representative of the military … in the business world.

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[He] constantly reviewed tactics and lessons learned in…operations and applied his experience at every opportunity

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I have personally observed his participation and without exception, his performance has been noteworthy.

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The detachment of this officer will be a definite loss to the service. He is the dedicated type that we should retain and it is hoped that he will be of further perhaps earlier greater service to his country, which is his aim in life at this time

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[This officer] has not been observed at this unit during the period of report.

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