...Army Aviation, are we truly a Profession? More Than a Title It would seem on the surface a silly question to ask if Army Aviation is a profession. After all, Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) number 1 is “The Army Profession.” Perhaps, the Army title of “profession” is simply a self-nominated descriptor, like someone giving themselves their own nickname. If we call ourselves professionals than maybe, that is what we will be perceived to be? However, just like self-given nicknames, they do not stick if the name does not suit one's personality. Perhaps the Army and Army Aviation calling itself a profession merely masks its own true bureaucratic personality. Ideally, if we think of ourselves as professionals, we will act like...
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...For many years, scholars have debated over whether the Profession of Arms is in fact a profession by definition. To truly understand, first it is important to define the criteria that qualifies a profession, and then analyze if the Army does in fact meet these standards. The criteria for being considered a profession are to operate within an ethical code, to make a lifetime commitment to professional development, and to maintain constant evolution to ensure the trust of clients. The Army of the United States meets this criteria, and to be a member of the Army means to commit oneself to a lifetime of learning, developing, and being a servant to the people of the United States. Within a profession, a moral or ethical code can be defined as “unwavering, deeply held values on which to base its Ethic. Those values, when well internalized, are manifested in the character of individual professionals.” The Army is designed to enforce moral and ethical standards among the ranks throughout the entirety of a Soldier’s career. This begins at basic training with the inculcation of the seven Army values, the Soldier’s Creed, and the Warrior’s Ethos. It is reiterated throughout a Soldier’s career through training on morality, equal opportunity, and a wide array of other topics. Furthermore, it is put into practice on a daily basis, and conduct seemingly unbecoming is a punishable offense. Finally, it is put into practice during combat, through the utilization of rules of engagement. These...
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...Characterizing the Army as a profession is a widely debated issue. Some attest that the military employs a small cadre of professionals, yet this does not qualify the entire vocation as a profession. Others are not so kind and paint a picture of mindless robots simply following orders. The debate rages because it is fundamentally difficult to find an absolute definition for a profession. This troublesome task is further exasperated because the trust of the public ultimately certifies a profession. Nevertheless, the principle characteristic that remains constant to all professions is that they possess a guiding ethic that controls the effective application of their expertise.1 The Army constitutes a profession because it possesses an ethical framework that is intrinsically present within the institution. As it relates to a professional ethic, all professions possess a code that governs the moral, ethical and legal activities of their members. For example, The American Medical Association's Code of Medical Ethics holds to the Oath of Hippocrates.2 This oath is Western civilization’s expression of the ideal conduct of a physician.3 Lawyers also take an oath of office that anchors them to the ethical practice of their craft. This code of ethics provides parameters for lawyers on how they should conduct their affairs and matters ranging from client confidentiality to conflict of interest.4 Similarly, all members of the United States Army swear or affirm...
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...The Army a Profession of Arms to its Core Throughout a person’s life they will have many jobs. From those jobs a person can find a unique job that they will inspire them to make a long term developmental commitment. That worker has started the transitioned from an employee to a professional. A Soldier has the same opportunity to develop into a professional in the Army. ADRP 1 The Army Profession defines a profession as” a trusted self-policing and relatively autonomous vocation whose members develop and apply expert knowledge as human expertise to render an essential service to society in a particular field.”1 From this definition there are five aspects that prove the Army is a Profession of Arms. The first aspect is that the Army provides a vital service to society that it cannot provide itself. Federal Statue 10, U.S. Code, Section 3062(a) defines those vital services that the Army provides to the nation .If the Army didn’t provide security or support national polices the nation would be at the mercy of foreign or domestic threats. No other government agencies would be able to provide the same services at the same levels as the Army. The Army provides the services above by applying expert knowledge and practice for the second aspect. Like other professions the Army develops Soldiers in training from initial entry training thru the Army War College. The Army has also established professional development program while encouraging Soldiers seek civilian development...
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...THE ARMY AS A PROFESSION After a decade of United States military action soldiers enjoy widespread public appreciation. The public consensus that the Army is the world’s most effective fighting force and protects US interests. Soldiers’ high level of training, use of superior equipment and dedication to duty increases effectiveness. These traits define Army soldiers as members in a profession of arms. To understand why the Army is a profession of arms we define profession, examine alternate points of view, and show how the Army meets that definition. Samuel P. Huntington’s defining characteristics of a profession include expertise, responsibility and corporateness. Expertise is a widely understood concept as it applies to one’s occupation. Greater expertise is necessary in occupations requiring higher order of thought. Responsibility is being accountable but also implies reliability. Corporateness is a concept that members of a group identify each other as distinct from laymen. Huntington’s definition is widely accepted and applied to other professions like the clergy or attorneys. Other theories of professionalism may undermine the belief the Army is a profession. The professions theory asserts bureaucracy constrains individuals. Therefore, professionals avoid bureaucracy. The Army is a large bureaucracy and if this idea is accepted it is logical to believe that it is not professional because of the immense bureaucratic restraint. However, the nature...
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...THE ARMY PROFESSION AND THE AMERICAN CULTURE USAACE NCOA SSG John Krimes 15Z SLC 14-002 SFC Holmes “You are all leaders! And since you have no one to lead, you will lead yourselves!” These are the words that our Drill Instructor screamed at us at boot camp. The Profession of Arms or the Army Profession is found on leadership (Dempsey, n.d.). The Army Profession is unlike any other profession. The people of the greatest world-power depend on its military and its ability to protect their lands and their way of life. The Army Profession has very little room for mistakes and must continuously improve its knowledge of the profession in the changing face of technologies, enemy tactics and a changing American culture. Just as a doctor takes an oath to preserve life, so does a member of the American Armed Forces. The Army Profession is held to the highest standards. The U.S. Army is federally bonded by the U.S. Congress to preserve the peace and security of the U.S., to provide defense for the U.S., and to overcome any nation responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the U.S. (An Army White Paper, 2010). The preservation of peace and security can come at great costs. Members of the Armed Forces are aware of the potential ultimate sacrifice of not only themselves but of their men and women. Training in technical skills and leadership are not taken lightly. It is understood that knowledge in skill-sets and the perpetual education of...
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...Elements of the Profession of Arms and Their Impact on the Military Logistician by Major Eric A. McCoy Is military service a profession or an occupation? Is there really a difference? The author argues that there is and that Soldiers definitely are members of a profession. Following the Vietnam War, the Army suffered from an evident depression, particularly within the officer corps and noncommissioned officer corps, that led to a revamping of our professional institutions and doctrine. Observing this process, the late sociologist Charles Moskos theorized that the decline resulted from the Army seeming to develop the characteristics of a civilian occupation rather than the profession it had always considered itself to be. The basic distinction between these two concep-tions of the military lies in their relationship to, and legitimization by, American society. Moskos noted that society legitimizes an institution “in terms of norms and values, a purpose transcending individual self-interest in favor of a presumed higher good. Members of a professional institution are often seen as following a calling captured in words like duty, honor, country.” Conversely, an occupational model receives its legitimacy in terms of the marketplace, where supply and demand are paramount and self-interest takes priority over communal interests.1 A generation later, we find similarities as we assess the impacts of a decade of persistent conflict on the all-volunteer Army. Our Army's senior...
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...the instructor was a R.N., she thought I was a person whom would be good at nursing. I then searched and found out what nursing had to offer, which seemed to be along the lines of a M.D. but without the length of schooling and residency. I have been able to find a job in different areas of nursing and now working in a perioperative setting which presently meets my carrier goals. Working in an enviroment that has high technology and being self motivated, working with different disciplines and a 12 hour work days three days a week keeps me attracted. The philosophy of nursing goes beyond culture, religious beliefs, geographic location; it sometimes becomes a part of us and who we are. Though a good percentage of nurses are in this profession for economic reasons a lot of the leadership I have worked with have had high standards and reflected a positive philosophy of nursing practice. The definition of a philosophy is “a statement of a belief that is used as a bases for thinking and acting.”(Chitty & Black, 2007 p319). In this paper three different topics will be discussed are...
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...result, professional sports athletes receive huge salaries – well above, for example, those of doctors, lawyers, teachers or social workers. There is some debate about whether such outrageously high salaries are justified. On the one hand, sport is viewed as a professional career, in which the top players should rightly earn high salaries. Athletes train rigorously from an early age to become peak performers in their field. They face tremendous pressure in each and every game, match or competition. Their personal lives are compromised and they lose all privacy. At the same time, their strong achievements bring honour and attention, not only to themselves, but also to their teams, schools, cities or countries. On the other hand, various professions contribute to making our world run smoothly. Doctors put in at least ten years of grueling study and internship; their work saves lives. Teachers educate and inspire young people to be responsible citizens: their efforts produce the citizens of tomorrow. Social workers rescue individuals facing physical, mental and psychological challenges: their intervention creates safer societies. Yet, professionals in the fields above usually struggle to get by, despite their meaningful and critical contribution to the world. In my view, paying enormous salaries to sportspeople is unnecessary. We need to reconsider our social priorities and eliminate the great disparity in income received by diverse professionals. By doing so, we can build societies...
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...is the map that directs the HR Professionals at each level (generalist or specialist) to figure out what they need to do so as to deliver correct output at whichever stage of the career they are working at. The map is a threshold set for the individuals exhibiting HR excellence. It describes the knowledge and activities as well as the behaviours that are absolutely needed for smooth functioning of the HR activities currently and also in future. The map is ever-evolving so as to combat the ever increasing needs of this profession. The HR Professional Map is divided as follows: Core Professional Areas: The centre of the map enfolds two main professional areas which are relevant and related to all the people in the HR profession irrespective of the position or the level these people work at. These two are, namely, 1. Insights,Solutions and Strategy 2. Leading HR Specialist Professional Areas: Apart from two core profession areas, there are 8 special profession areas which states that there is a need of understanding what is to be done at each band of competence from beginner competence to an advanced one. These are 8 areas, namely, 1. Organisation Design 2. Organisation Development 3. Resource and Talent Planning 4. Learning and Talent Development 5. Performance and Reward 6. Employee Engagement 7. Employee Relations 8. Service, Delivery and Information Behaviours: Perfection and efficiency in carrying out the activities described in the professional areas are...
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...It is well documented that the Media, particularly Hollywood, is one of avenues in which the general public has become familiar with the role of nurses. This is proven based on many healthcare episodes on televisions, theatres, and the news coverage. The media often times negatively influences the public image of nursing by repeatedly broadcasting news coverage of nurses that have made mistakes on the job. Unfortunately, on these occasions, those mistakes have led to detrimental consequences for patients. A good example of the Hollywood Media that has negatively influenced the public image is the fictional portrayals of nurses that HBO showed Nurse Jackie as a drug addicted nurse who steals drugs from the facility she works and uses the stolen drugs to support her habit. It is very rare to see news coverage of hard working proficient nurses who effectively perform their jobs treating patients and assisting physicians. In most of the healthcare episodes or scenes, nurses are hardly featured but physicians are featured all through the episodes. If the media were to show coverage of hard working capable nurses, which include the vast majority of practicing nurses, it would have had great positive influences on the public’s opinion on nurses whose goal is to provide patients’ quality care, safety, and healthcare information both to the patients and their families. The public needs to be educated on the role and scope of nursing as well as their role in changing healthcare system...
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...Q1. The process the chief accountant may ethically approach According to the “Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants”, a professional accountant should comply with the fundamental principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality, and professional behavior (S100.5). When the chief accountant identifies threats to compliance with the fundamental principles and those threats are not at an acceptable level (violation of HKAS 18), the chief accountant must decide whether appropriate safeguards can be available and applied to eliminate or reduce the threats to an acceptable level. During the decision making process, the chief accountant should exercise professional judgment and consider whether a reasonable and informed third party, and need to weigh all the specific facts and circumstances available (100.7). Threats can be classified into self-interest threat, self-review threat, advocacy threat, familiarity threat, and intimidation threat (100.12). In this case, the CEO instructs the chief accountant to defer the revenue recognition to next fiscal year therefore the chief accountant is facing intimidation threat which occurs when the chief accountant is deterred from acting objectively because of actual or perceived pressures, including attempts to exercise undue influence over the professional accountant. During a formal or informal ethical conflict resolution process, the chief accountant should take into account...
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...aAlthough some people may argue that teaching is not a real profession, there are several factors that prove otherwise. Factors that define teaching as a profession include: • A specialized body of knowledge: Every day teachers teach students a specific subject or subjects, such as Math, Science, History, or Reading. Teachers are also responsible for knowing how to maintain an effective classroom environment and they must have knowledge of how children think and act. • Emphasis on decision making: Teachers are required to make decisions constantly throughout the day. They are responsible for deciding that types of lessons need to be taught and how to teach them. Teachers also have to decide how to react to students, for example teachers must decide how to discipline a student with poor conduct. • Reflection: Teachers have to constantly analyze and self-criticize their own teaching methods to determine their effectiveness. They must go over each lesson that they’ve taught and ask themselves whether or not the students understood it. A teacher can look over test scores or papers to determine if the lesson was taught accurately. • Autonomy: Teachers also have to use their own personal judgment to make decisions every day. Although states and districts set standards for curriculum and assessments, teachers make the direct decisions involved with teaching. Teachers must determine how much time should be spent on each subject and the best way to teach it. • Ethical standards for...
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...-I’m going to use the skills I mastered for the rest of the questions because those are the only ones I can view. The three skills I mastered were; sentence skills, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling, and the third was the craft of writing. These skills apply to my academic life because I have to apply all these skills in writing papers for classes. In order to write a quality paper, everything must be near perfect. I believe these skills give me a good base to work on a paper. -These skills apply to my professional life in a lot of ways. Each quarter we are to write reports on what we feel we could improve on as a department, having quality writing skills so everything looks more professional and you are taken seriously. My future profession which is to be a high school teacher also requires these skills, if you expect your students to have good writing skills you should develop them yourself first. -I was very surprised by the results. I say this because all throughout high school, English and writing was my weak spot. I always had trouble putting my thoughts onto paper and use proper grammar. My spelling was also terrible but after graduating high school I picked up reading and I believe that helped me greatly increase my...
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...ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management Understanding training and coaching in the workplace. Understand how to provide training appropriate to the workplace. Identifying training needs. A training need may arise for many reasons this could include the maintenance of existing competencies, a change in procedures, the acquisition of new equipment, a change of roll and responsibilities, the identification of unsafe practices etc. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx use two systems for recording the maintenance of existing competencies these being Terian that is used to ensure that front line personnel meet the requirement to attend risk critical assessments within specified time periods, and PDRPro which is an electronic personal development recording system. An annual training plan is developed for each station based on the risk profile for that station and identifies topics to be covered during weekly training sessions . A review of relevant Standard Operating Procedures is incorporated within these training sessions to make sure all personnel are familiar with the correct procedure and are aware of any changes. Safety issues that have arisen within the service are also briefed to personnel using Operational Procedural Alerts. Training techniques. Dependant on the training required various techniques are available. Most commonly used are practical scenarios and simulations that allow personnel to gain experience in following standard procedures and gain familiarisation...
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