...From the moment I came up with the idea of wanting to join the military, everyone has asked me, why do you want to join the military? Why do you want to risk your life for others? What is it that inspires you to go Infantry? Why don’t you just live a normal life and go to college? I thought that through over and over in my head, till finally I came up with everything, and found an answer to tell everyone. What I want from the military is to not only put my life in danger for the people of the United States, but to be a hero in my own eyes and my families’ eyes. Some of them will never support your decision on joining, but others will at all times stand behind you through it all. Somebody has to do the job that others either cant or choose to not try in life. If it wasn’t for us, who knows what would happen to this country. I joined for the simple discipline of society to be shown that I can make the hardest task become the simplest task, the most ineffective way of doing anything, to produce it into being the highest efficient way of getting it done. I joined as a kid, to become a man, to be the best at anything and everything, to be taught skills that most people in this world would never learn. I was broken down once I joined; they cut my hair, gave me tags, assigned me a weapon, and said “I will train you to be a Soldier, someone that can withstand the most stress in any situation, to become stronger, not just physically, but mentally, and emotionally as well. I will train...
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...It is extremely important to be at your appointed place of duty in the United States Army. Article 86 Of The Uniform Code Of Military Justice states that any member of the armed forces who, without authority fails to go to his/her appointed place of duty at the time prescribed, to leave one's place of duty, or to be absent from one's unit without authority will be punishable. In the army the importance of accountability is very important. Accountability is defined by Webster's dictionary as the quality or state of being accountable; an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions. Being at the right place at the right time for any member of the military is essential to the defense of this country. Showing up and being on time is and will always be a vital aspect of the United States Army. Failure to not show up or be on time can diminish the efficiency of which a task is completed. Being at your appointed place of duty on time is important because your leadership is held accountable for you and your absence. It is important for me to be where I am suppose to because it not only shows that I'm dependable but it allows my leader to keep track of his soldiers. Promptness shows that a solider is dependable. I am writing this essay because I managed to miss a physical therapy scheduled appointment. Making an appointment is the same as guaranteeing you will be somewhere at the agreed time. It seemed rather minor until I did some research. What...
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...tours of active duty once their initial terms of enlistment are through” (army wife, 2008 para 1). When using Ethos or her creditability she places herself in the blog she gives very fine examples of what she has been through. This gives us some feeling on someone who goes through this very situation. She explains how she was in the same situation and also what she knows about the stop-loss policy. Pathos her emotions or feelings on this subject are also very well noticed especially when using words like whole-heartedly and where she states she does not feel sorry for the others that are being stop-loosed because this will get her husband home sooner. Logos it really draws you into her feelings. It really makes you put yourself in her shoes and actually feel what she going though personally and, understand why she feels this stop-loss policy is very much fair. When using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos she used all three well enough to persuasive the reader. The army wife husband was stop-lossed the day her husband took command of his unit it was agreed that he would not leave until after the deployment. “The deployment has been pushed back 3 times now and so he remains with his unit” (army wife, 2008 para 14). This is where he remains until the people in charge over him saids otherwise. “However, as most military families will tell you, the military is not the real world nor has it always been fair” (army wife, 2008 para 5). In that direct quote she’s talking about how a lot family...
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...Women should not serve in the army Reason 1: Physical fitness Women are just physically less capable than men. Men are just physically superior to women. It’s not a theory, it’s a fact. Of course, there are also men who cannot meet the physical requirements for joining the military, who desperately want to. But physical fitness, in other words, biology is the largest factor here. Just imagine the situation when the both gender men and women are fighting in the war and woman encounters with condition where she has to help a wounded male soldier carrying him up to safe place. It will be hard for woman to have enough strength to do such things. Men also have better vision; they have better night vision and better at seeing discerning movement. These are just some of the reasons why women should not have equal role in the armed forces. The armed forces are a dangerous and violent place; women are not physically equipped to handle the situations that men can handle. Reason 2: Health Health is also one of the important factors in women’s life considering their duties in future. Period of pregnancy absolutely does not allow it. Sometimes periods are painful and limit woman's mobility, sometimes hormones can also have influence on woman's ability to make credible decisions. It doesn't have to happen but it might and stress can only make things worse. On the other hand, it is a kind of rule of the life that men are supposed to protect the women. Reason 3: Moral status House is...
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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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...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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...over slept or just decided they didn’t feel like coming in that morning and it would be a day or two before anybody found out . I have learned in the past years that I have been in that being on time is the most important thing that you need to do. For one the accountability of personnel is major, it plays a big role in the deployment and the readiness of soldiers. I would have to say that I was wrong for not showing up at my appointed place of duty. But in all things that have been done I have seen that accountability is the most important asset here for work. In doing so it makes sure that everybody is on the same page at the same time in order to do that you have to follow orders that were given to you. I may have made mistakes but the army also teaches us that we are a family and if anything stick together and help the other person out if you see that there is something wrong or them not getting up for formations. Well it has been a hard time her e but in all aspect of things I have learned that the account of people is very high because if...
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...Topics in Comparative Russian Politics Army of Russia. To Serve or Not to Serve –Russian Young Men Uneasy Dilemma In Russia February 23, the Defender of the Fatherland Day is an official holiday for those who currently serve or have already accomplished their duty in armed forces. It used to be called the Soviet Army Day. Then our army was victorious, strong, and renowned for defeating a powerful enemy in the World War II. Now there is no world war, no Soviet Union anymore, but the country refuses to abandon the old Soviet system and still maintains compulsory army conscription for all men of the ages between 18 and 27. Existing military system that conscripts every young man of the country, often against their will, is very costly, greatly disliked in the society, and creates unavoidable disorders among discontented, forced to serve men. Much has changed since the soviet times, and people’s definitely positive attitude towards the national army is no exception. Today’s population has almost evenly divided into those who are for obligatory army and those who are in opposition to it, agreeing that serving should be a matter of personal choice (Levada Center Research) Nearly every second Russian with no trouble can name a number of reasons for their negative feelings about the national army. Today there are three major problems, accumulated and deepening through time, to be faced by reformers. 1) Insufficient financing Some critics claim that all the problems in the...
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...Angel Salinas Saldaña 22-11-2014 Ancient Armies Well, in the ancient times people defended and fought for their territory by making a huge army of strong people who gave their life for their city. I’m going to talk about 3 of the best armies that have existed. The army of the Kingdom of Macedonia was among the greatest military forces of the ancient world. It was created and made formidable by King Philip II of Macedon; previously the army of Macedon had been of little account in the politics of the Greek world, and Macedonia had been regarded as a second-rate power. Tactical improvements included the latest developments in the deployment of the traditional Greek phalanx made by men such as Epaminondas of Thebes and Iphicrates of Athens. Philip II improved on these military innovators by using both Epaminondas' deeper phalanx and Iphicrates' combination of a longer spear and smaller and lighter shield. However, the Macedonian king also innovated; he introduced the use of a much longer spear, the two-handed pike. The Macedonian pike, the sarissa, gave its wielder many advantages both offensively and defensively. For the first time in Greek warfare, cavalry became a decisive arm in battle. The Macedonian army perfected the co-ordination of different troop types, an early example of combined arms tactics — the heavy infantry phalanx, skirmish infantry, archers, light and heavy...
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... Career shadowing On November 5, 2012 I did my career shadowing at the United States Army Station. Sergeant Escobar is the person that I got to watch work, and I also got to interview him. I got the chance to find out so much about him such as, his favorite things and least favorite things about his job. The reason why I chose to do this project on sergeant Escobar is because I am joining the army right after high school and he is my recruiter. Another reason why I choose the army is because it is a fun and it is just a happy environment to be around. I really did have a great time with this experiment. One of the experiences I got to see sergeant Escobar do was a presentation to high school students who wants to join the army; he of course did a fantastic job on telling his story on why he joined the military and what his jobs are. He also did great on explaining the things you need to have and what you need to do to join the army. While he was doing his presentation to the students he was not boring at all he had all the teenagers attention the whole time which is really a great thing. He gets a lot of teenagers in the army because he is young his self so he can relate and talk with the seniors in high school. Another thing I got to see about Escobar is how much he loves his job. When his boss tells ...
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...The Army In 2004, I joined the United States Army. At the time that I joined that Army, the country was still dealing with the aftermath of 9/11. All throughout high school, all that my friends and I talked about was joining the Army to help protect our country, get revenge and make a difference. I also did not feel as though college was for me or an option finically. The first step in joining the Army is that you need to talk to a recruiter and go through MEPS. Then after that you, you are told which base you will go to for your basic training. After basic training you are then assigned a unit. Finally when your ready, you retire from the Army. I will not talk about war that’s a whole story on its own which is not something I care to share with anyone. Before the end I hope that I can give you a view of what the military is really like. The first step that every solider takes is talking to a recruiter. You can only believe about 10% of what a recruiter tells you. They will tell you that basic training will be fun. Which it can be, but it will also be some of the hardest days of your life. All you are to them is just another number. A number that is going to help their promotional packet. The recruiter gets you set up for Military Entrance Processing Station or MEPS. At MEPS their main goal is to test you to see if you are mentally and physically eligible to join the military. With doctors constantly poking at you bring up all of your medical history you really...
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...Army Values Essay Honor, integrity, selfness-service, duty, respect, personal courage, and loyalty, these are the 7 army values in which each and every member must stay true to. My definition of honor may be skewed from the general publics view of honor. In my eyes, when you are thankful that you are given the opportunity to serve your country, that is when you are honorable. Integrity is what keeps this country going, each member of the military must have integrity to be successful. Do the right thing regardless of whose watching. If you serve for your country, you have a sense of selfness-service. Knowing that what you are doing is helping others, and that final goal is more important than you yourself. Be prepared, be sharp, and be quick, every soldier must know what to do and when to do it. It is your duty to respond to a situation and to fix that very situation. Coming from a family of marines, I have noticed the respect between my family members who have served. Regardless if your active duty infantry or a reserve mechanic, any true American will respect you. Personal courage is created from confidence. Rigorous and realistic training fills our soldiers with personal courage. This courage is what allows us to progress through a time of war. You will not find many citizens who possess the same level of loyalty as those in the Army. If you truly believe in what you are fighting for, that should be all the motivation in the world. An American Soldier would do...
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...miltrimas235Department of the Army Pamphlet 738–751 Logistics Management Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System— Aviation (TAMMS-A) Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 15 March 1999 UNCLASSIFIED SUMMARY of CHANGE DA PAM 738–751 Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System— Aviation (TAMMS-A) This revision-o o o Adds an Aircraft Transfer Decision Table (chap 1). Converts the removal/achievement codes back to failure codes (chap 1). Adds procedures for the Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (chaps 1, 2, 3, and 4). Introduces DA Form 2408-14-1 (Uncorrected Fault Record Aircraft) (chap 2). DA Form 2408-14 (Uncorrected Fault Record) will no longer be used for aviation equipment. Incorporates Standard Army Maintenance System procedures (chap 3). Adds procedures for documentation of component repair at Aviation Intermediate Maintenance and depot levels of maintenance (chap 3). Adds phase maintenance and periodic inspection documentation procedures (chap 3). Adds information on migrating automated DA Form 2410 (Component Removal and Repair/Overhaul Record) data (chap 3). Changes DA Form 2410 and instructions. Therefore, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command’s Guide/Workbook for the DA Form 2410, The Army Maintenance Management System Aviation (TAMMS-A), October 1992, is obsolete (chap 3). Adds instructions for DA Form 2408-16 (Aircraft Component Historical Record) and DA Form 2410 to track aircraft...
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...Serving in the Army When reading these three texts about serving in the US Army, it gives three different views on how it is. In the first text by Sarah Palin, it is her son who enlist, to protect and serve his country, or ad she say in the text, he did it because of the younger generation in our family … he wanted them to grow up in a safe world. The most important statement she wants to give to us, is that we should not allow our kids to go in to war, and risk their lives, never knowing if they will be coming home alive or in a casket. On the other hand se can´t seem to understand why those kids chose to enlist in the first place, why not stay home and get a collage degree and take care of your family. Then if we take a look at text number two by David Zucchino, he talks about a man who have come home from service, and no longer is the same as before…..today he sufferers from PTSD which he will never recover completely from, the main focus of this text is to tell us that the soldiers who do service in the US Army and who has been sent in to war, never becomes the same when they come home, there are almost no offers for them, no treatment. It is also the story about a father that allowed his son to go in to war, and risk his life… as the father says in the end of the text…..”I wish he had never gone in”. Last but not least we got text number 3 written by, Joel Pitney, this time it is about the making of a marine officer, the main character in this text is lieutenant Fick...
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...This Essay is to explain the Army Values and how they pertain to the mistake I made. In the US army we are taught to live by the 7 army values. They are broken down to us in the acronym ‘LDRSHIP’. Loyalty “Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. constitution, the Army, and other soldiers.” Duty “Fulfill your obligations.” Respect “Treat people as they should be treated.” Selfless Service “Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates above your own.” Honor “Live up to the army values.” Integrity “Do what’s right legally and morally.” and Personal Courage “Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral).” We are all drilled on these 7 army values from day one of basic training. First we commit them to memory. Then we learn to live by them. The three Army Values that pertain the most to this particular incident are Loyalty, Integrity, and Honor. What I am going to do is define each using the Army’s definition and then state how I did not use them. First being, Loyalty- is bearing witness to your allegiance to the US Constitution and its ideals, to the Army, to your unit, to your fellow Soldiers and subordinates, and to yourself as an Army Professional. Loyalty means placing your professional obligations and commitments before your personal ones. It means dedication to carrying out all of your unit’s missions and to serving faithfully the values of the country, the Army, and your unit. Loyalty is a value that has to be worked...
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