...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 ladders not normally open for the general public to reach. It is important to define what a profession is, in order to understand what it means to be a professional...
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...methodology to help its students structure their studies of battles and campaigns. The format can be easily applied by any military professional seeking insight from historical battles and campaigns to help deepen his/her understanding of warfare and the profession of arms a. The battle analysis methodology is a process for systematic study of a battle or campaign. b. This process takes the form of a checklist that ensures completeness in examining the critical aspects of the chosen subject. c. There are two forms of the Battle Analysis: Basic and Advanced. Both utilize the same four steps, but the Advanced is more complex and detailed. Also, the Advanced analyzes the strategic influences on the battle. 2. Format: The checklist is divided into four steps, each of which builds on the previous one(s) to provide a logical order for the study. a. The four steps are: (1) Define the Subject/Evaluate the sources. (2) Review the Setting (Set the Stage). (3) Describe the Action. (4) Assess the Significance of the Action. b. In the first step, you decide what battle you are going to study. In the next two, you gather the information necessary for a thorough and balanced study, and organize it in a logical manner to facilitate analysis. In the last step, you analyze the information to derive “lessons learned.” 3. Purpose: The battle analysis methodology is a guide to help ensure that important aspects of the study of a historical...
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...When considering the topic of leadership playing an important role of organizing and developing a team to get the most impactful benefits while working cohesively towards a focused objective, one should look at the military as a fundamental example. Armies have been around since the early beginning of mankind, far before any corporate businesses existed. The business world and the military have gone through various advancements and changes throughout history. Today, both need to be ready for any type of obstacle or unpredictable enemy, and need to have the tools and development skills to build a team environment of readiness and commitment. Both business world and the military face uncertainty in their fields, and this is why it is so important to have a strong emphasis on team development in order to be prepared for the battle or competition in front of them. The militia has been looked at for decades by top business and leaders as a handbook of to succeed in development. There are four primary lessons that will be discussed in order to compare and show different tools adaptive mangers should learn from the military. Firstly, it is important for leaders of undeveloped teams to create a unique and personal link to strengthen the bond and trust between manager and follower. This becomes especially critical during challenging times as it will be crucial to ensure that the team members all have similar mindsets, and recognize that their personal needs are not the most significant...
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...The Doctrine 2015 Army Study Guide Mission Command Center of Excellence, Doctrine 2015 http://usacac.army.mil/cac2/MCCOE/Doctrine2015Tables.asp Doctrine 2015 is transforming the Army's doctrinal base to deliver doctrine - clear, concise, current and accessible - to the point of need. This process accelerates the implementation of new doctrine across the force by providing the Army with a completely revised structure of manuals. Doctrine 2015 captures the essential lessons learned from 10+ years of persistent conflict. It leverages a broader range of available collaborative technologies including wiki, interactive media instruction, video books, blogs and social media. Most importantly, it makes doctrine more accessible to Soldiers whether they are in a learning, training or operational environment."Our force has been operating at the speed of war for a decade-it's time our doctrine caught up." LTG Perkins, Commanding General, US Army Combined Arms Center, ARMY Magazine, March 2012. Created by: SAMANTHA S. SHIRLEY SGM, USA S-3 SGM, 86th ESB BLDG 21100, Room 3117 FT Bliss, TX 79918 COM: 915.741.4866 DSN: 312.711.4866 BB: 520.508.8370 NIPR: samantha.s.shirley.mil@mail.mil AKO: samantha.shirley@us.army.mil The NCO Creed No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of Soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time-honored corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army”. I am proud of...
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...the goal of NCODP? The goal of the NCODP is to increase and sustain NCO combat readiness at the highest possible level. 3. The seven expectations of all soldiers from their leaders. (a) Be a good listener. (b) Demonstrate tactical and technical competence. (c) Teach subordinates. (d) Treat soldiers with dignity and respect. (e) Stress basics. (f) Set the example. (g) Set and enforce standards. Physical Fitness 1. What FM covers Physical Fitness? FM 7-22 2. How many phases are there preparing to PRT? A INITIAL B TOUGHNING C SUSTAINING D RECONDITIONING 3. What 3 principles does Army PRT follow? A. Precision B. Progression C. Integration Wear and appearance of Uniform and Insignia’s 1. What AR covers The Wear and Appearance of Uniforms and insignias? A. AR 670-1 2. What does "ECWCS" stand for? A. Extended Cold Weather Clothing System 3. Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol cap? A. Chaplains Maintenance 1. What does PMCS STAND FOR A. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 2. What form do you use to conduct a PMCS on? A. DA 2404 3. When is a PMCS required to be performed? A. Before, during and after the operation of a piece of equipment and also at weekly and monthly intervals Army Leadership 1. What FM covers Army Leadeship? A. FM 6-22 2. Who is an Army...
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...nobility. Traditionally, Africa has been home to great leadership. Despite leading in extremely difficult internal circumstances and facing external interference, a good number of the first and second generation post-colonial African leaders have left behind impressive legacies. The likes of Nelson Mandela of South Africa, Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, to name but four. They proved to be African leaders who rose to the occasion and met the challenges of their time - even if the degree to which they were or were not successful in that regard may be debatable....
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...(4) coordinating, and (5) controlling” (Carpenter, Bauer & Erdogan, 2013, p. 68). This is also relative to the P-O-L-C framework which has survived the test of time and is used in business 125 years later. This basis is the foundation for running a successful profitable business. With that being said, managers must take this model and use it with innovation and creativity. The P-O-L-C does not only have success in the civilian business world but also in the military. I have now served for a total of 25 years and have been promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant/1st Sergeant. This is the same rank; the title just has different responsibilities. Growing up in the military and advancing through each rank I had to prove myself to the leadership that I could plan, organize, lead and control those that I would be responsible for. If you want to be successful in the Army, you should always try to understand and master the responsibilities of the pay grade or rank...
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...government now permits women to fill all combat roles, the military still lacks a sufficient amount of females. All women may not be able to meet the same physical requirements as men, but the under-represented gender can offer other crucial skills, such as linguistic ability and higher intelligence, that are currently scarce in the military. As the fight for women’s rights grows, the United States must realize that equal responsibilities must come with equal rights to make women equal citizens to men. Through ensuring that both genders carry equal responsibilities as American citizens, our nation will progress in the fight for equality....
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...Foreword The Army is the primary landpower arm of our Nation’s Armed Forces. It exists to serve the American people, protect enduring national interests, and fulfill the Nation’s military responsibilities. FM 1 is one of the Army’s two capstone field manuals. It contains our vision for the Army. While the entire manual is important, I would direct your attention to four particular items. FM 1 establishes the fundamental principles for employing landpower. The most important of these are the Army’s operational concept and the fundamentals that support it. They form the foundation for all Army doctrine. All Soldiers should understand and internalize them. FM 1 describes the American profession of arms, the Army’s place in it, and what it means to be a professional Soldier. Central to this discussion are the Soldier’s Creed, Warrior Ethos, and Army Values. These three statements establish the guiding values and standards of the Army profession. To understand Soldiers, you must know about them. To be a Soldier, you must live them. FM 1 discusses Army contributions to the joint force. As the Armed Forces achieve even greater joint interdependence, the Army will depend more on the other Services and vice versa. For this reason, the Army is currently transforming its units and institutions to enhance our campaign qualities for sustained operations and to achieve greater expeditionary and joint capabilities. It is important for Soldiers and all who support or are associated with the...
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...The Four Functions of Management Christopher Bayles MGT/330 September 18, 2011 Bill Escue In this paper the objective is to examine the four functions of management, and illustrate their use in the everyday work environment. Numerous people say management has more functions. "In the early twentieth century Henri Fayol identified five elements of administrative management: planning, organizing, coordinating, commanding, and controlling" (Andrews, Winter 2004, p. 6). Not until "1973 in the book Professional Management, Louis Allen identified functions" (Andrews, Winter 2004, p. 6) into four "basic functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling" (Andrews, Winter 2004, p. 6). To understand better what they mean, it is imperative to identify management and split the functions into separate categories. According to Bateman and Snell (2009) "management is the process of working with people and resources to accomplish organizational goals. People might ask how can this be done successfully" (p. 19). The simple conclusion is to implement the four functions. In the first function, planning is indicating goals of a business and coming to a decision on the suitable measures needed to accomplish them. "Planning activities include analyzing current situations, anticipating the future, determining objectives, deciding in what types of activities the company will engage, choosing corporate and business strategies, and determining the resources needed...
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...patient morbidity and mortality. The operating room (OR) is a major sector of hospitals in which its core is maintaining an environment of sterility in an effort to reduce hospital acquired infections or surgical wound infections (Duncan & Mayo, 2004). The OR is a fast paced nursing specialty requiring expert training and mentorship for perspective candidates. According to Burnette (2007), nursing students felt like they were not adequately trained for the complexity of the OR during nursing school. As an effort to combat this, The Methodist Hospital began the Methodist Advancement into Professional Practice Program (MAPP). MAPP students are senior professional nursing school students with an interest of pursuing a career as an OR nurse. The internship is an aggressive two month program focusing on the skills required to function as a highly trained OR nurse. In an effort to uphold recommended standards and practices, the core curriculum is based on the fundamental elements of the Association of PeriOperative Nurses (AORN). During the first two weeks students began their training in a classroom setting where were introduced to the basic concepts of the OR. The next six weeks students will be engage in simulations labs of what was taught in the classroom setting. They will demonstrate mastery through return demonstration prior to orienting through the OR suites. Once on the unit, MAPP students are assigned a preceptor for the remainder of their training and are allowed to function...
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...research topic on how implementing a differentiation and cost leadership strategy in parallel will facilitate mortgage companies to design a competitive advantage making industry conditions irrelevant within San Bernardino County is a quantitative analysis requiring a comprehensible methodology approach. In this paper I will discuss my research topic and provide sample research questions and hypotheses. Within the body of the analysis I will include a literature review and a draft methodology outlining the participants involved in my research, describe the purpose of sampling and the techniques I will use. Finally, I will illustrate the significance of my study and the anticipated findings as result of my research endeavor. Assignment 7.1 This detailed analysis will provide both depth and breadth vis-à-vis my research topic utilizing various research techniques and approaches. My research problem focuses on how implementing a differentiation and cost leadership strategy in parallel will facilitate mortgage companies to design a competitive advantage making industry conditions irrelevant within San Bernardino County. My research topic is designed to uncover the current strategies real estate companies are using to remain profitable and increase market share within San Bernardino County. This research problem will indentify generic strategies and uncover how focusing on both differentiation and cost leadership can create new market space or a blue ocean, thereby making...
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...Mulally. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Ford In Tough Shape Long Before the Great Recession When Mulally took over as CEO in 2006, Ford was in tough shape. It had lost a whopping 25% of its market share since 1990. The company held a huge portfolio of brands including Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, and Volvo. But none of these brands was faring well, and each required major capital infusions to compete. Ford’s cycle time for the development of new automobiles lagged Japanese automakers by months. Adding to Mulally’s woes were labor costs as high as $76/hour within Ford’s unionized workforce, making the company’s operating margins uncompetitive at home and overseas. Mulally’s Innovation Plan: One Ford Mulally’s solution to restore a leadership position to the company was laid...
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...or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons. Has global terrorism escalated to an extent so that the ethical response to extremism is no longer a viable alternative; forcing global intervention and the active use of extreme measures in the name of peace keeping? Annotated Bibliography: Source #1: Cook, Martin L., Dr. “Ethical Issues in Counterterrorism Warfare.” Ethical Issues in Counterterrorism Warfare. Santa Clara University, Sept. 2001. Web. 09 Mar. 2013. <http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/ethicalperspectives/cook.html> The author of this essay, Dr. Martin L. Cook, is an Elihu Root Professor of Military Science and a Professor of Ethics under the Department of Command, Leadership and Management at the U.S. Army War College. Under the guidance of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, U.S. Army, Cook was asked to prepare this paper. Prior to his current position, Cook engaged his professional expertise at the Santa Clara University and taught under in the Department of Religious Studies. Cook’s paper first states that as a result of the recent September 11th, 2001 attacks pertaining to the Pentagon (Washington D.C) and the World Trade Center (New York City), the concept of just warfare - the moral and legal traditions of just war and its appropriate, yet effective response has vastly differed and have been challenged. Not only are they subjective to interstate war, but are also adapted to the war...
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...mil/airchronicles/apj/apj02/win02/latour.html http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/awc-thkg.htm#eq DISTRIBUTION A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Emotional Intelligence Implications for All United States Air Force Leaders Lt Col Sharon M. Latour, USAF Lt Gen Bradley C. Hosmer, USAF, Retired |Editorial Abstract: Emotional intelligence and its five domains of empathy, handling relationships, self-awareness, managing | |emotions, and motivating oneself constitute a set of learned, interpersonal abilities that allow leaders to become highly | |effective. The authors outline the characteristics of emotional intelligence and offer practical ways for readers to integrate its| |techniques into their leadership style. | |Knowing others and knowing oneself, in one hundred battles no danger. Not knowing the other and knowing oneself, one victory for | |one loss. Not knowing the other and not knowing oneself, in every battle certain defeat. | |- Sun Tzu, The Art of War | This article explores the emerging field of emotional intelligence (EI). It discusses what it is, why it matters in general terms, how individuals can improve their EI, and what impact it has on the effectiveness of US Air Force leaders...
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