Lateness is never acceptable under any circumstances, especially when it comes to your duties and responsibilities. As for me, I have learned my lesson when it comes to being on time and I will use all my past knowledge and skills to never let this happen again. Being on time is my duty as an American soldier. As an American soldier I should be on time for everything my superiors assign me, whether it's zero six forty five or two hundred. As a mature adult, I know the importance of being on time. I will never lower my self-respect as a person so much as to be late at any time in the future. I will always use all my resources to ensure that delays are never an issue again in the future. It is also important to be punctual to demonstrate that you respect your supervisor's orders. Being late shows a lack of respect and responsibility. I will always do my best to have the utmost respect for my NCOs, whether I agree with their decision or not. My job as a soldier is to do what I'm asked. Being on time is one of the most important things I have to do on a daily basis to show respect for my parents