...Discipline and standards define what it means to be an Army professional. Through the teaching and instilment of Army standards and discipline, we honor and respect the rich heritage which the Army is founded upon , w hile also ensuring the future success of the Army by inspiring us to adh ere to and exceed the standard. Standards and d iscipline are the foundation of what is professional ly, legally, and morally correct and as such instill s trust in our selves and our fellow S oldiers . It is this definitive trust in one another, in our leaders, and in the Army that molds and strengthens our esprit de corps, sense of pride , and our Army culture. The maintenance of self - discipline is a primary duty of an Army professional. Being strong in the presence of great adversity requires immeasurable m oral discipline . “Moral discipline is the consistent exercis e to choose the right thing because it is right, even when it is har d. ” (Author unknown ) To be accountable for our actions and to do what is right in the presence of mental and physical adversity ; embodies the meaning of being an Army S oldier, of living th e W arrior E thos and upholding the Army V alues. The absence of discipline and standards negatively impact s the hierarchical rank system within the Army . A lack of discipline also diminishes the sustainability and readiness of our force and destroys...
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...losing is hateful to Americans. Now an army is a team. It lives, eats, sleeps and fights as a team. This individuality stuff is a bunch of crap. The Bilious bastards who wrote that stuff about individuality for the Saturday Evening Post, don’t know anything more about real battle than they do about fornicating” (1944). Part-time Warriors, Weekend Warriors, An Army of One? None of these notions would seem to pass the common sense test of General George S. Patton. Soldiers go to battle, not citizens. The idea that a soldier who has wholely commited his life and foresaken his personal freedom to the idea that he will spend each and every waking moment engaged in the pursuit of the defense of democracy by the means directed by the leaders of America appointed by the people of our nation, can be compaired to phrases such as; Part-time Warriors, Weekend Warriors, An Army of One is not only absurd but an outrage. Military service is not an occupation. It is a way of life. To give Reserve Soldiers the overwhelming responsibity of achieving the same level of proficiency as a Regular Army Soldier given a measly six weeks a year of preparation and training is not only irresponsible but criminal. The history of the Reserve Army dates back to August 23, 1908 with the passing of Senate Bill 1424 (Brown 2008). The Reserve force was a Medical Corps and the first reserve force until 1912 when the Army Appropriations Act of 1912 allowed for Regular Army Reserve force (1913). The plan was...
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...Army Reserve: A Better Choice Stacy Tharpe Devry University With tensions building around the globe, it takes a multi-tiered force of highly trained, committed Soldiers to protect our freedoms and uphold democracy. This force consists of Active Duty Soldiers and Soldiers in the Army Reserve. (US Army) Many families struggle with the decision to enlist Army Reserve or Active Duty. Evaluating your current living situation can help in the final decision. Army Reserve allows you to serve your country while still having a civilian life. I believe Army Reserve is a better choice for someone with a family, despite the limited benefits, because it allows personal choice of living, more time with loved ones, and provides benefits. The Army Reserve allows soldiers more flexibility in making living decisions. The Army Reserve is stationed at home unless called to active duty. The Army Reserve makes up a significant portion of the Army. One of the positive factors about the Army Reserve is the ability to live a civilian family life in their local hometown. The soldiers also have the option of living on or off base. Being able to remain in their local hometown, the Army Reserve soldiers can hold full-time civilian jobs. A civilian job helps the soldiers strengthen their technical skills that are also taught in the Army. The flexibility makes it easier to rely on the Army Reserve to meet complex demands for the future at home. Its Citizen- Soldiers embody the warrior mindset and spirit...
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...Why I Want To Stay In The Army They way society is today…being in the Army is one of the wisest choices I’ve made in my life, many people take being in the Army for granted and have no clue how beneficial the army can be. Your rent is guaranteed paid every month, money for food and your basically approved for anything in the world as long as you serve in the Army or any branch of service. You also gain free knowledge and experience that many outside people in the civilian world do not have the chance or opportunity to be a part of. The Army has a lot to offer and as a smart and knowledgeable individual that I am taking I plan on taking advantage of majority of the things that is being offered to me on a daily basis. The Army is about discipline, being in the right uniform at the right time and place, respecting the leaders above you and your peers under you and being proficient in your MOS .I use to think the Army was not for me I use to think it was too many rules and that it had nothing to offer. Back in June 2008 at age 18 after a year in the service I decided to get out of the Army and work at Wal-Mart, that was the worst mistake I ever made in my life the first thing I missed of course was the guaranteed checks on the 1st and 15th, whether you was sick or took regular leave/emergency leave your pay never changed. While in the army I never worried about being fired, if I was late to work there would be a counseling statement and/or maybe some corrective training it depended...
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...Communication in the U.S. Army Mei Norried University of Phoenix COMMUNICATIONS FOR ACCOUNTANTS COM 530 Mr. Brent Smith February 01, 2010 Organizational Behavior and Communication in the U.S. Army Communication and behavior within the military is very crucial to the troops in times of active duty service. The United States Armed Forces is comprised of the following: U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Each one encompasses their own mission statement, which defines the particular company or troop in which they perform the tasks at hand (Army.com 2010). In the United States Army, communication is the key to a successful tour for the ones that have been called to duty. The Army has very diverse individuals and some that have become U.S. Citizens, made the ultimate sacrifice to serve for their new country. There can be times that the communication chain has failed in one aspect or another due to one person not performing their assigned tasks. This paper will reflect the communication process and how the troop’s behavior can have a good or bad affect to others, whether it is with fellow colleagues, family or friends. The culture of the Army is diverse with many various races, gender, religious background, whether one is on active duty or in the reserves. This could include members of the civilian area that are serving overseas station at the Camp’s as well. With this type of culture in the Army, the espoused values...
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...occurred, but then in late September of that year, continuing into October, 3 battles all came at once and this was when Harold's leadership was tested. Further to this the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings were key in regards to Harold Godwinson, as well as the strength of Williams army. Harold's leadership was tested throughout 1066, but it's safe to say that in the early months of his reign, he did show strong leadership and led his men well. There is further evidence to show that Harold was a good leader at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. This battle begun because Harold Hardrada and Tostig landed with over 8000 Norwegians in the North of England, taking over York and declaring Harold Hardrada as King of England. On hearing of the invasion, Harold Godwinson, quickly gathered what men he could, the majority not being trained soldiers, and marched nearly 200 miles north to face him. The two armies met at Stamford Bridge, hence the name, and commenced into battle, Godwinsons men won the battle killing both Harold Hardrada and Tostig in the process. The Battle of Stamford Bridge shows Harold Godwinsons successful leadership as he managed quickly to gather troops and fight the invading army making it one of the most impressive victories for any Anglo-Saxon King. Harold Godwinsons poor leadership was demonstrated straight after the Battle of Stamford Bridge took place. Harold had heard about the Norman invasion on the south coast, and immediately sent his exhausted troops...
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...independence. Joseph Plum Martin was a soldier for the Continental Army for eight years during the American Revolutionary War which spanned from 1775-1783. These years did not treat the lower class of the colonies, including Joseph Plumb Martin, very well. However, unlike many other colonists during this time period, Martin knew what he was fighting for in that long and rigorous war. He started in the army with a certain perspective of what it would be like and reason for being present there. However throughout the course of the war many things changed, and no longer did Martin fight for the benefits they were promised, but rather with the acknowledgment of his beloved country. In Martin’s early childhood years he lived with his grandparents and was keep busy working on the farm under his grandsire’s orders. It was a good life for little Martin as he felt the kindness and respect from his grandsire. As a matter of fact, when Martin was fourteen and he heard the stories of the French War, he told himself that he would never get caught up in being a part of an...
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...What Being a Member of the Army Profession Means to Me My membership in the United States Army profession means a daily commitment to protecting the United States Constitution, and continually ensuring myself and my comrades are trained and ready to execute that task. In order to do this, a number of factors are involved, and often they rely upon one another. The four most critical factors are adherence to an oath of office in which one swears to protect the Constitution, be willing and able body patriots to make up membership, leadership, and economic incentive. Today, the United States Army is the most powerful army in the world, and can largely attribute this status to its investment in people and their willing to commit to an oath of office. People from different social, economic, and educational backgrounds comprise the United States Army; and since the end of the Vietnam War, are all volunteers who choose to serve. The dynamics of a microcosm of society within our army bound by the common desire to serve one's country is a powerful force, and inculcates a culture of professionalism throughout all ranks within the service. Their willingness to pledge their allegiance to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies serves as a large bridge bringing social, economic, and educational backgrounds on a more equal footing. The rewards are fruitful; membership enables one to learn a technical expertise, leadership fundamentals, and an opportunity to climb professional...
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...Unit 3: Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services P5 Policies and procedures with relation to Public Services: -Providing opportunities of equality and Anti-Discriminatory Policies and Procedures: such as Recruitment, Selection, Promotion and Training. Any ethnic minority, religion, sex, race etc. should not be discriminated through recruitment to join a Public Service role. This can be done through effective selection; this can be done through targeted selection where a public service will advertise through posters, newspaper articles/adverts etc. The Public Services such as the Army will mention “we are looking for this religion” e.g. Sikh to join the Front Line. To maintain equality within training, a Public Service will not breach any Anti-Discrimination policies, such as in the Police, all trainees to become constables, will be equal with no isolation towards religious or ethnic beliefs, on the basis of sex and all other Anti-Discrimination policies, all trainees will remain together, to feel equal and privacy. Personally I think this is an effective way to promote diversity, as members of the public and of the chosen religion will feel like useful individuals which have a specialist role. And the Police have to represent society e.g. can’t have all officers white British male when they live in the centre of Moss side which is predominately a wider range of other ethnic groups. https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/ethnic-population-greater-manchester-districts- Although it...
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...observe is the United States Army I have been working in the Army for the past seven years, I’ve been deployed a total of three times to Iraq and Afghanistan. In the time I have been in the Army gives me a good opportunity to describe this organization. Mission of the Army The mission of the Army is to prepare the force for unified land operations, responds to threats, sustains and protects the force, and builds military relationships that develop partner defense capacity in order to contribute to a stable and secure area of responsibility. As we can see in here the Army’s mission is one very clear that pretty much all it wants is to preserve the security of all the people in the world and the United States. VISION The vision of the United States Army is one team one fight America's Theater Army in the Pacific - assuring security and stability. Their vision is pretty tight with their mission that pretty much is to keep America safe and stable. During the past years America has been in war with the terrorists all around the world. Trying to mitigate and ensuring to keep a safe place. The Army values are divided into seven that are: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. The army values are what soldiers learn how to live according to these values in basic training; these values are what constitute a transition between being a civilian and becoming a Soldier. The Seven Core Army Values listed below are what being a Soldier is about. LOYALTY ...
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...In The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, the main character Henry Fleming joins the army as a teenager without a true understanding of what war is like. Through his time in the army, Henry learns a lot about himself, and that joining the military is not something you do for yourself. Henry has the three character traits of being dedicated, prideful and cowardly, which changes into courageousness. The first character trait Henry has is dedication. When the first battle starts, the fear of death and injury get the best of Henry, so he runs from battle. Knowing what he did was wrong, Henry comes back to his regiment. Being in the army is hard, with little food, constant marching and fighting, and the fear of death, this is enough to...
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...did the Ghost Army play in the Allied success at/following D-Day – why were their battlefield deceptions necessary? During World War II, both the Allies and the Axis used the most modern technology available at the time to give them an advantage in the war. One way the United States employed their new technology was through the Ghost Army, a group of battlefield performers. First, students (artists, designers, and architects) were selected from New York and Philadelphia art schools. In Europe, these 1,100 members engaged in a series of twenty operations meant to ultimately deceive the Germans about the war the Allies were fighting. From shortly before D-Day to the crossing of the Rhine River, the Ghost Army, officially known...
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...P2. In the Army communication is vital because, they need to be able to instruct others on what to do; they need to be able to talk to each other throughout the job, the Army communicate through various ways such as hand signals, radio etc... If the Army did not communicate within the job they would not perform the job well; no one would know exactly what they were doing therefore the job would more than likely become very confusing. For example, if there was a conflict that begun and not one of the work colleagues communicated no one would know what job/position they are meant to be taking, therefore the job would become a shamble and would not be completed correctly, this is why communication is very important in the Army. In the Police communication is also vital as they need to know what is expected from them, if Police did not communicate then crimes that were committed would not be solved, therefore it would make the Police force looked very unsuccessful. For example, if Police received a phone call from a distressed person because their house had been burgled and police officers did not radio through, then the crime would not be solved, this is why communication is very important in the Police force. Communication has good and bad points, some good points are: Being able to communicate over a large distance, this is vital in the Army and Police as both forces work in a very large distance of one another. Body language, if there was an argument taking place and...
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...Philosophy of a Learning Organization STEPHEN G. LIND Central Michigan University Dr. Spyros Catechis MSA 620: Effective Administration and Organizational Behavior October 21, 2008 Philosophy of a Learning Organization The purpose of this essay is to provide my philosophy and discuss my beliefs and ideas of a learning organization. It will answer questions such as, what is a learning organization?; what are the characteristics of a learning organization?; what research or doctrine supports my philosophy?; what assessments would be used to document that the organization is learning?; and how do you know the organization is effective? BusinessDictionary.com defines a learning organization as: An “organization that acquires knowledge and innovates fast enough to survive and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Learning organizations (1) create a culture that encourages and supports continuous employee learning, critical thinking, and risk taking with new ideas, (2) allow mistakes, and value employee contributions, (3) learn from experience and experiment, and (4) disseminate the new knowledge throughout the organization for incorporation into day-to-day activities” (BusinessDictionary.com, 2008). This definition covers succinctly, how my philosophy of a learning organization should think and operate. It is important to consider the mindset and goals of an organization, as well as the definition...
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...of 564 million Internet users in 2012. Among them, there is a group of people, who work as online paid posters, called “Internet Water Army”. They post comments and arguments on the websites to advertise, promote or attack other people or products. Thus, it seriously damages the public opinion environment. This paper aims to make a contribution to the study of Internet water army, finding the causes and consequences.What’s more, giving discussions and evaluations some solutions that have been proposed to tackle this problem are also a part of the purpose. First, the essay will give the definition of water army and briefly introduce its consequences. Then, it will discuss the causes. Thirdly, it will outline the possible solutions and try to evaluate which one is better. Finally, it offers the summaries. Definition and Effect In China, Internet water army is a new word, so there is no authoritative definition for it. Srinivasan , Zhang, Chen and Wu (2011) notes that Internet water army are referred to as the “paid posters”, who are often well organized to “flood” the Internet with purposeful comments and articles. Zuo (2011) points out that the water army are a large group of Internet users, who are hired by public relations companies and post unconfirmed business or other comments for profit. In short, Chang (2011) notes that water army is a increasing part-time job for many users, especially for college students and people who don’t have jobs. The...
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