Although it may be demanding, ethics and values that service members live by is a code of honor and is expected to be fulfilled. From the intensity and awe power of swearing in and during the entire basic training time; ethical codes and values are implanted into a service members mind and slowly become integrated into their own personal code of ethics. “Each company should adopt a written set of ethical rules which determine the standards of appropriate behavior. Such a code would help business ethics to become a major support of organizational culture, and thus the company would win and have a competitive advantage. ”(Rakichevikj, Strezoska, Najdeska, 2010)…
The two greatest weaknesses of the book are a lack of emphasis or attention applied to the responsibilities of senior leaders as well as the “real-estate” of the book applied towards Close Quarters Defense (CQD), the Navy’s hand-to-hand combat training. While Couch utilizes his example of CQD as a method the Navy employs to teach discipline and ethics, he devotes 10 out of 113 pages of his book to it. Instead, I believe the book could have been further strengthened by commentary on the failures existent within the mid and upper-tier leadership ranks within the military; specifically, toxic command climates and unethical behavior albeit non-tactical in nature. Nonetheless, Couch’s final chapter provides solutions to improving ethical behavior in a succinct manner. Overall, I enjoyed the book and can cite numerous instances from my own personal career where I would echo Couch’s advice and solutions to ethical dilemmas within our ranks.…
Informative Presentation Outline Topic: The Army as a Profession Specific purpose: To inform the audience about the Army and the opportunities that it holds Thesis: The general public has a certain perception about the Army believing that all aspects of the Army are combat related and after being informed they make the military an option in there career choice Introduction I. Attention-getting device: A lot of individuals have the common perception the Army is kicking down doors and taking names, but what most people fail to realize is that the Army as a profession has a lot more opportunities then one might think. A. Credibility Statement: For the past eight years I have dealt with some type of military training rather it being the four…
Junior enlisted Soldiers have not obtained the level of experience and expertise to hold a leadership role. The absence of these key attributes in junior enlisted Soldiers is what prevents them from meeting the definition of professionals. Even though not all members of the Army can be considered professionals, there is still the potential to become professionals therefore the Army is still a profession. It is the duty of Officers, Warrant Officers and NCOs as stewards of the profession to develop Soldiers into professionals as well as further professionally develop junior leaders. “Stewardship is the responsibility of Army professionals to strengthen the Army as a profession”.…
Stewardship of the Army Profession and Civilian-Military Relations There are five core characteristics that compose the Army profession; trust, honorable service, military expertise, stewardship, and esprit de corps (Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) 1, The Army Profession, 2015, p. 6-1). While all are critical to maintaining a healthy Army, stewardship, as described in ADRP 1 chapter 6, is the central tenant I believe keeps the other four alive. Stewardship is the act of taking care of something. Without it, other core values merely come and go. Like a garden that has good soil, light, and water, it will all still wither away without a gardener to routinely provide more water, turn the soil, and prune the plants.…
A profession is a field of study, considering the textbook definition. My mind defines a profession as a career. Working to gain a career by attending college or any type of vocational school, you are developing a profession. Some employees show hard work and train to advance in a specialty; you have succeeded and accomplished something important that you can be proud. “Professionals are actually servants” Student Handout, (An Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms, 2010, p. 2).…
Talent Management is utilized to shape how the Army is meeting the priorities established by the highest levels in regards to taking care of the force. Army priorities over the years change alongside national values and leadership. In recent years, the Army has set a focus on Soldiers and their management throughout the lifecycle of their career. The current Chief of Staff of the Army, General Mark A. Milley communicated the Army’s priority to take care of Soldiers in his Initial Message to the Army when he stated under his number one priority of Readiness, “We must never send our Soldiers into harm’s way untrained” and in his number 2 priority of Future Army, “We need to listen and learn…developing a lethal, professional and technically competent force requires an openness to new ideas and new ways of doing things in an increasingly complex world.” He also states “Our Soldiers are the crown jewels of the Nation.”…
Discipline and standards define what it means to be an Army professional. Through the teaching and instilment of how we do things as soldiers…
Accountability is the lifeblood of the United States Army. It is the first step in every activity and the foundation for every unit and organization. This vital concept takes many forms, ranging from property accountability to personal accountability to personnel accountability. This paper will discuss the importance of personnel accountability in the Army, especially for Army Leaders.…
The profession of Arms requires never deviating from the plan, holding true to deep values and professional ethics. Strong professional Ethic starts from the top level of the chain of command and NCO Support Channel and works its way to the bottom. However, instead of relying on the NCOs or Officers to conduct the required and necessary training, much of the annual or quarterly training for soldiers is now on the internet. It is common knowledge that soldiers learn better through Practical exercises and hands on training.…
As a military officer, there are certain responsibilities that I am expected to fulfill as part of my career. First, it is my responsibility to follow all orders as given by my superiors in the military. This is one of the most important concepts for me to grasp as a military officer. One’s success in the military is determined by a person’s ability to follow orders as they are assigned to them. As a military officer, I have to remain respectful to my superiors and fulfill their expectations of me.…
The Ability to follow orders and accomplish assigned tasks with the Military today is essential. No matter the mission there are always direct tasks and implied tasks within the scope of the Army’s mission and all these tasked must be completed in a timely and efficient manner. Our professionalism and dedication to duty is measured by our ability to not only complete the assignments given to us but with a high level of competency and to or above the standards set forth. Following Orders and Completing Tasks to Standard This essay is about the importance of following orders as well as completing tasks to standard and why it is necessary and a fundamental part of all military operations.…
The military is a standard in itself and every branch of the military has a structure. This organization is only as strong as the people who form this structure. Each of these people all abide by standards, which were formed to keep this Army structurally sound. Every individual is already programed with moral values, the Army just relies on soldiers to bring these standards forward. While it is important to have principles of our own, the Army has values it follows, and we must enforce and maintain the standards set forth to sustain the Army.…
Army relies heavily on group efforts. Like James Sinegal’s model of mutual trust, the military desires its leaders to create a positive environment for the organization to prosper. First and foremost, effective leadership begins with strong character. The U.S. Department of the Army has set several universal standards, such as the Army Values and Warrior Ethos, to establish ethical guidelines throughout the organization (3-1, 3-4). Within these guidelines, empathy is weighted among the most important characteristics to have.…
The Seven Army Values, a motto taught to us as a moral guideline come into effect constantly, but through years of training and self-development, our professional skills increase our abilities to demonstrate Leadership and Resilience which is a huge asset in the Army Profession. Being a Leader in the Army Profession of Arms is very important and rewarding. As a NON-Commissioned Officer I know we provide tools and services to everyone, and it 's fulfilling to know that doing things such as sacrificing some personal time to listen to an issue, running a 5k for a cause, and other types of community service are beneficial to morale and are good ways to build spirit de corps and strengthen our bonds with the people we serve. We also have to constantly be mindful of our surrounding because people have a tendency to remember the negative, and for this reason it is crucial for an NON Commissioned officers to be vigilant and portray a professional appearance and attitude to everyone even though we are not always…