Letter of Recommendation for Direct Selection to the ROTC Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program

Sep 16, 2026

A formal memorandum from the Department of the Army, Office of the Chief of Chaplains, provides a strong endorsement for SGT Kacie D. Griffin’s direct selection into the Army ROTC Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program. The recommendation highlights her exceptional performance during 20+ years of service partnership, emphasizing leadership qualities, professionalism with senior personnel, preparation for promotion, and sustained excellence. It also describes her character and community impact through service to disadvantaged individuals and mentorship for young single mothers.

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SUBJECT: Letter of Recommendation for Direct Selection to the ROTC Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program for SGT Kacie D. Griffin

Recommendation and Professional Performance

Personal Character and Community Service

Leadership Qualities and Request for Admission

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS2700 ARMY PENTAGONWASHINGTON,DC 20310-2700 14 March 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR Commander,U.S.Army Cadet Command,G2,ATTN:ATTC-OIS,2041stCavalry Regiment Road,Building 1002,Fort Knox,KY40121 # SUBJECT:Letter of Recommendation for Direct Selection to the ROTC Green to Gold ActiveDuty Option Program for SGT Kacie D.Griffin 1.I wholeheartedly tender my highest recommendation to the President of the Board for SGT KacieGriffin's acceptance into the Army ROTC's Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program. 2.Without hesitation,and at the risk of sounding hyperbolic,SGT Griffin is the most remarkableSoldier I have served with in my 20+years of active federal service.As a junior chaplain assistant,she routinely executed tasks normally reserved for more seasoned and senior NCOs.During the 2years I had the pleasure of working with her she served on an ASCC headquarters staff,performinglike a Staff Sergeant rather than a Specialist.She regularly interacted with senior NCOs,Officersand GO's in a professional manner not often seen in Soldiers of her grade.As an NCO shecontinues to operate far above her pay grade,always with a smile on her face and purpose in herstep.Unwilling to settle,and despite the belief of senior NCOs around her that she was too juniorand inexperienced,SGT Griffin studied and prepared in her free time,with no assistance,to face apromotion board and make her way into the Warrior Leader Course.She succeeded,despite herdetractors,and passed both the board and the course. 3.Aside from her outstanding performance and amazing attitude,Kacie is an amazing personoutside the office.As a single parent,female,African-American she has every excuse to take on therole and actions of a victim.Instead,she applies her incredible work ethic to every area of her life,including her free time.She regularly takes her young daughter with her to local homeless sheltersto help feed those less fortunate.Get that..less fortunate.Despite what society thinks,Kacieknows that there always others less blessed that could use a hot meal,a compassionate ear,and asweet smile.She provides all three and ensures that her daughter learns to do the same.As anactive member of her church,Kacie mentors young single mothers,helping them hone theirparenting skills while continuing and completing their education.Would that more of today's parentswere like Kacie Griffin. 4.Without even trying,SGT Kacie Griffin displays candor,initiative,creativity,character,and soundjudgement-qualities of a real leader.Qualities our Army and our nation sorely lack.We needleaders like SGT Griffin in our Army and in the Officer Corps.You have an opportunity to improvethe quality of leadership in the Army by admitting SGT Griffin to the Green to Gold Program.Pleasemake the most of that opportunity. 5.POC for this letter is the undersigned at CH (LTC)USAChaplain Personnel Systems Coordinator

FAQs

Who is the letter recommending for the Green to Gold program?

The letter recommends SGT Kacie D. Griffin for direct selection to the Army ROTC Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program.

What professional qualities does the writer cite?

The writer cites candor, initiative, creativity, character, and sound judgment, describing SGT Griffin as operating above her pay grade and succeeding in promotion and the Warrior Leader Course.

How does the letter describe SGT Griffin’s personal character outside the office?

It portrays her as a dedicated single parent and church mentor who supports local homeless shelters and helps young single mothers improve parenting while continuing their education.

Sep 16, 2026

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