...Question 1: Consider the qualities that mark a leader- Vision, ability, enthusiasm, stability, concern for others, self-confidence, persistence, vitality, charisma, and integrity. On the basis of these 10 qualities, discuss the best leader you have ever had. I would have to say while I was in the Army I has a Leader named SGT Braggs. He was very well versed in his knowledge of the Military and his ability share that knowledge. He was very respectful, and hard when he needed to be but still showed respect. It was almost as if he played the roll of a father figure, you didn’t want to disappoint him. He wouldn’t be angry and yell or scream he would just look at you and tell you that “I thought you knew better” and that “we have to learn...
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...A team consists of two elements, the leader and the follower. A servant leadership is a great asset to an Army team. A good leader may have both bad followers and good followers and still be successful. Both roles coincide with each other, you cannot have a leader without the follower, and you cannot have followers without the leader. Each one fulfills a role that is unique to itself and only achievable by them. The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead (Greenleaf, n.d.). Being a servant leader is an embodiment of the creed of the noncommissioned officer, especially the line; I know my soldiers and I will always place their...
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...Through this contractual sense of enlistment relations between soldiers and their commanding officers was very close, sometimes mutinying together as with Captain Learned and his troops who mutinied together when they realized they would be detained past their enlistment date (Anderson 162-3). Leaving camp mid-winter was dangerous but “Learned clearly understood that his leadership was contingent on his men’s continuing consent” and when the regimen became lost in the snow Learned was only able to keep his command by “[admitting] his confusion and sharing what information he had… Second [expressing] his personal commitment to continuing but made no further attempt to influence their choice” (Anderson, 163). While this may have been unconventional in regular officer-troop relations Learned’s “frank appeal to the men was a necessary symbolic act” which his troops responded to even when they were starving, cold, and lost (Anderson, 163). This style of leadership can also be seen in the movie The Crossing with the Continental Army; several times troops are worn, exhausted, injured, and ready to desert. In one scene after a skirmish with the red coats George Washington wants to continue to move but some higher ranking officers are complaining of how tired the troops are (The Crossing)....
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...An Army leader must possess various skills to positively influence a unit accomplish a desired outcome. The Army Leadership Requirement Model lists 23 sub-elements that are necessary for effective leadership to achieve mission success. What is the most important sub-element? A leader may possess many of the elements listed in the leadership requirement model, but will only be successful if he or she can demonstrate interpersonal tact by recognizing diversity and demonstrating self-control, balance and emotional stability. An effective leader must be able to work with diverse populations of people. Our Army is composed of soldiers from all parts of the world and civilians with no military experience. Armed with this knowledge, leaders must continue to educate themselves on the differing cultures and understand the varied capabilities that each bring. Leaders that acknowledge these differences will be able to build trusting relationships and create positive climates in which subordinates are willing to give meaningful feedback. Positive climates have beneficial effects on motivation, communication, teamwork, and performance. Leaders that exemplify dignity and respect are able to influence others through motivation...
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...Leadership Styles Report Army Leadership Styles The authoritarian leadership style is very effective in the army. Authoritarian leaders do not allow input from their team. This leadership style is ideal for situations that need a quick and effective decision, for example a commanding officer leading the troops on the battlefield to avoid an ambush. This leadership style would be the most effective than the others for example the democratic style in this situation. Due to the input allowed from the team it would take too long and would not be as effective in this situation. The people orientated style is quite effective in the army. People orientated leaders focus on the welfare of the team before anything else. The leadership style is ideal...
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...Clearly define the ethical problem. a. The ethical problem is weather I should do the “right” thing and report SFC Sharp. Who I understand to be an all around good leader. For a possible security breach without talking to SFC Sharp first to get all the facts straight. 2. Employ applicable laws and regulations. a. Every unit should have an SOP for dealing with the handling of secret material. I would check the SOP first and see what AR’s apply then go from there. 3. Reflect on the ethical values and their ramifications. a. The Army values that I find applicable to this situation are duty, loyalty, Integrity, and respect. I will take time to reflect on each of these values as I feel they apply. Duty: I believe that it is my duty to do the right thing here and gather all the facts of the situation from all parties involved. Before developing a course of action that may hinder the careers of both myself and SFC Sharp. Loyalty: My loyalties are both with my unit and the NCO corp. I feel I need to do what’s best for both. Integrity: If I do not take the time and develop the best COA for this situation. My character as an NCO will be compromised. Respect: Knowing that SFC Sharp is a good NCO I owe it to him to discuss this matter with him personally before taking it to higher. Because it may have been a simple mistake. One that may not have to jeopardize his career if it is handled internally first. 4. Consider the applicable morale principles...
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...Integrity- That no matter what you will do the right thing. * Personal Courage- The courage to do the right thing no matter what people say. 4. Determined all relevant guiding moral principles from the ethical values chosen. * Duty- Duty to do the right thing for your country and to not take short cuts while performing your duty. * Honor-To always do what is right no matter what the outcome will be. 5. Identified and accurately applied all other relevant moral principles to the ethical problem- 6. Chose a course of action which reflected sound judgment and a thorough analysis of steps one through five.- Its obvious of what you as a soldier has to do. Everyone has policies and procedures that they must follow, plus the Army Values. You as a soldier must report the incident through your chain of command and they will guide you through the next course of action. 7. Selected the best method to implement their chosen course of action- If I understand correctly which I doubt I am, do we come up with a course of action. If so well once my chain of command is notified we will probably have to do reports on the incident at hand and give statements to what I found and how I found...
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...categories; organization and leadership, training and education, information and technology. Organization and Leadership The military organization used to be typical Weber’s bureaucratic system. There was a hierarchical chain of command system. Orders came from the top-down. Top commanders made the decisions. This kind of an organization system works, if the foe is a Nation-State army. But now threats are different than it used to be. They are decentralized, networked and syndicated. Now there are new attack systems as roadside bombs and devices that confuse GPS signals. The new organization is changed from hierarchical chain of command system to vision and values teams like Pinchot said. Because new organization needs leader who can adapt whatever future they will find and innovate to create a future that is more favorable for army. In classical army they wanted soldiers who are physically fit educated disciplined as Weber said in career based on merit. Training and Education All training systems were similar. Now all armies are in a hybrid decentralized manner. Army has to train soldiers according to this. They should respond to unpredictable experiences. In training, new soldiers learn using their creativity and technology. The instructors weren’t really useful. Teaching system changed. Now new model for the classroom to provide a kind of warehouse of tools and applications that the students can download and deliver themselves. Army manuals are changing. Now to...
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...Women have been participating in wars for many years in different types of ways. In the past it was illegal for women to physically fight in the war but many found their way to help pitch in. Many women disguised themselves as men fighting in combat; some created organizations to support soldiers with forms of aid and donations of food and supplies, and others volunteered on a more personal status sending items to soldiers they knew. It is only recently that women have been considered to take part in direct physical combat which still holds strong oppositions. Women, who are enrolled in the army today, are still not equally treated. They are suffering from being sexually assaulted, discriminated against in high roles, and given poor primary and reproductive healthcare. There should be a change in the availability of opportunities for women in service, fair recognition of their hard work, and they should be given equal rights. Today women in the military face many unjust things one of the leading problems is sexual harassment. Military sexual trauma is the experience of sexual harassment or completed sexual assault during military service. This occurs in both male and females militants. Based on research from the National Virginia Military Sexual Trauma Surveillance Data, approximately one in five women veterans receiving universal screening at a Veterans Health Administration facility reported that they experienced military sexual trauma. In an overall survey they found...
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...that most military commander would want to know, “How did he manage to conquer a huge empire in such a short period of time?” First, he should thank his father Phillip’s innovation and military for setting up the stage for his conquest. Second, Alexander’s early education jump started his character as a leader. Finally, Alexander’s psychological and social strategy helped bolster the rapid conquest. These above factors contribute to the spread of the Empire in a short period of only 13 years. King Phillip The prolong Peloponnesian War severely weakened the Greek city-states. The vulnerability of the Greek city-states was the perfect timing for King Phillip to invade and conquer all of the Greek city-states. King Phillips investment in his army was about to be tested in his conquest of the Greek city-states. From all the battles that he faced, the Battle at Chaeroneia...
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...delivered to the Thebans as security for the peace affected by Pelopidas. Here is where Phillip learned the most important lesson, the art of warfare. With his own innovation of the Greek phalanx, it was also the first time cavalry was intertwined with the combination of light infantry, slingers, archers, and javelin men. Phillip also built an admirable corps of engineers, which conducted research alongside sieges—produced weapons such as catapults and “ram tortoises,” battery rams mounted on protected carriers. The diversity of all these forces especially the coordination between infantry and horsemen was far beyond tactical capacity during their time. According to Parker, for more than twenty years (359-338) Phillip crafted a grand new army, supply, led, and organized quite differently from anything in past Greek practice. This was a unique military force that will eventually dominate the Greek city-states and later confronted the current superpower, the Persians. While the new face of the military is being forged, it is now being sustained and improved by logistical planning. According to Parker, soldiers during one summer campaign were ordered to carry thirty days’ provisions on his back. Well supplied soldiers with food, equipment, etc., is the only way to advance such a speedy conquest throughout the world. These bolster the long range of road marches that soldiers had to endure while fighting in multiple battles. The prolong Peloponnesian War severely weakened...
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...Organizational Behavior and Communication Com 530 January 13, 2012 Organizational Behavior and Communication The United States Army focused on personnel, training, technology, and leadership or this entire combine for the success of the Army in both peace and war. One of the important variables is culture; military culture of army personality, values, or way of thinking. Culture within the Army is widely diverse with the varieties of gender, religious background, races, or whether they are or will be active or reserve duty. As new people enter the Army, then they have to deal with external adaption and integrate them into the Army’s way of life and beliefs. New members are then taught to perceive and feel the same in the Army. The servicemen are taught limited use of forces in war at all possible, effects of military growth on units, insubordination causes, and innovation in the military, learning abilities impact within the organizations, leadership development, and potential conflicts on reconstruction teams. The Army has to be able to move large formation of servicemen safely on the battlefield, so there is a need to have critical control and command. Cultures The Army has the traditional approach where they have a higher up command (hierarchy) to direct and enforce policies, procedures, and process to fit the Army culture. Then the soldiers (clan culture) have more flexibility but less focus on control and structure. They are driven to shared goals, vision...
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...Tell us about yourself. I am a military veteran retired from the Army with over 23 years experience Finance, Resource Management and Human Resources. I hold a Masters degree in Human Relations. I have excellent customer service skills. I have great people skills, I know how to communicate both written and orally. I study hard. I work hard and I am smart thinker, I can work well with others. 1. Describe a typical workday in your previous position. Currently I work in the Army General Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1; I am personally responsible for packages referred to as MDEPS. I ensure proper requirement for funding Army Civilian and Military Education 2. What are your current duties? 3. Monitor MDEPS 4. You've been asked to set up and coordinate a meeting. What actions will you take? Conference Room or Office, Personnel, Contact numbers 5. What are your computer skills? Microsoft’s Internet 6. How strong are your communication skills? Excellent 7. 8. Describe yourself in three words. Integrity, Leadership, Smart 9. 10. Why do you want to leave your current position? my desire is to continue working for the Department of Defense , providing support to our great nation by means of assisting and advising on matters pertaining to the military. 11. 12. What are your plans for future? Remain in the Federal Government system until retirement, because I like it. 13. Tell me about a project that you have completed in your current job. Defense Travel System...
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...Leadership Discussion Board What is the Army Center for Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program and what are its objectives? What are some of the benefits of using this training? Who would benefit the most from the training that (CSF-PREP) provides and why? Do you have any personal experiences you would like to share in which (CSF-PREP) has benefitted you? Explain in detail. Elite performers have always looked for ways to improve their “mental game” and gain a personal edge in competition. The most recognized arena for this has historically been in sports. In the past 50 years, a formal type of sport science has been recognized to legitimize the field of performance psychology. Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program (CSF-PREP) is an organization that provides education and training, based on these performance psychology techniques. CSF-PREP works closely with the Warrior Transition Command (WTC), to provide training to Soldiers and cadre. CSF-PREP is focused on helping Warrior Transition Unit (WTU) Soldiers be at their best when it matters most, by building the mental strength required to reach full potential more consistently. In addition to performance education classes, CSF-PREP also assists Soldiers in the WTUs through adaptive reconditioning programs. Adaptive sports help WTU Soldiers learn to apply principles such as building confidence, energy management, and the use of imagery. Along with...
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...THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE ARMY AND THE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE IMPACT IT CAN HAVE. By: SGT Looper, Harley Whether you are dealing with property or personnel, proper accountability is of the greatest importance in the Army. Having proper accountability can make or break your mission. As an NCO one of my main responsibilities is the accomplishment of my mission. Knowing where my soldiers and my equipment are will help me to succeed in accomplishing that mission. There are many things that can pop up on a day to day basis that can require my immediate knowledge of where my soldiers are. For example, if we have an IDF (indirect fire) attack and one of my soldiers got injured my knowledge of where they are could make the difference in them getting the timely care they needed. On the other hand if I have no accountability of my soldiers they may not get the proper care and could greatly hinder the mission. On a positive note if there is an IDF attack and I can account for my soldiers in a timely manner that allows me continue with my mission allowing the organization to function more efficiently. Other situations also require immediate accountability of my soldiers. Such as providing important information that will help them to be successful in their mission. Lets say I go to the company and get the news that one of my soldiers has received a Red Cross message, and I have no idea where that soldier is. If I cannot deliver that message in a timely manner it could cause that...
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