...honor and not just putting up with the other person. Respect is an important first step in building a relationship and I value my relationship with the Army. Respect is not something that is done when it is convenient, it is done at all times. The Army teaches this as part of the 7 Core Values for many reasons. Even though the Army teaches us that respect is something that is given to the ranks, it is important to have respect for every soldier that I am in contact with whether or not I like them and whether or not they are ranked above me, below me or with me. It is not about respect for the individual as much as it is about respect for the rank. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect but especially those I am serving my country with. We all have to be part of the same team and treat each other the same way we expect to be treated. It is what keeps us a strong and unified. By having our superiors teach us the value of respect, they are uniting us for when we have to do combat. We have to rely on fellow soldiers as well as our superiors and without respect we would not care about helping each other. I can not expect others to treat me with respect when I am not showing them the same. This is taught to us in boot camp and we are expected to maintain the 7 Core Values at all times without even thinking about it. The 7 Core Values are: Loyalty (Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers.), Duty (Fulfill your obligations)...
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...Core Values: The Foundation of Leadership James Jarrett, Professor of Leader Development Introduction The United States of America began by establishing its core values in the Declaration of Independence, which reads, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”1 The core values of equality, freedom, and opportunity were established for this Nation in the Declaration of Independence. These core values provided the focus by which this country moved towards greatness and created a source of contention from within to ensure that all citizens receive equal and fair treatment. From the example of the United States establishing core values, leaders must determine their own core values. Identifying and establishing individual, as well as, organizational core values is a critical function if leaders are to bring their organization to high performance. Leaders‟ goals, decisions, and actions must be aligned with their core values to obtain personal and organizational success. This chapter examines the importance of establishing core values and posits that the process for establishing them should be a vital part of individual goal setting and organizational goal- and vision-setting. In On Becoming a Leader, Warren Bennis writes, “Until you truly know yourself, strengths and weaknesses, and know what you want to do and why you...
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...Values Reflection Paper John Iverson CJA/474 Managing Criminal Justice Personnel 20140826 Barry Lewis Values Reflection Paper This paper will cover the core values that I hold, I will describe why these values are dear to me. I will then describe how values come into being and how we come to change these values. I will then explain what values do for and to us. I will then explain the nature and importance of human values in the workplace. In my opinion core values are the beliefs and actions that a person holds and practices throughout one life. Values dictate how a person lives there lives and what they pass on to their children. It hard for me to put into numerical order the values I hold so I will list them but remember they are not necessarily in order. Honesty is one value I hold in high regard. I believe that a person who is not honest cannot be trusted. Hence trust is another value I have. These two are the cornerstone of the most basic and important institution in our lives, marriage. Without honesty and trust it is impossible to have and keep a marriage together and marriage is the cornerstone of the family. My family is the most important thing to me. I trust my wife with every aspect of my life and if she was not honest I would trust her loyalty plays a huge part in a marriage also. There other values I have obtained after I joined the military. There are called the army values, Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honesty, Integrity, and Personal...
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...from and why it’s important today. The word “accountable” has so much history behind it. Accountability is important on all levels. Being able to be accountable is a corner stone of being a working member of society. Accountability is a word with many different meanings. This essay will explore what accountability is, where it comes from, and what it means to “be accountable”. Websters dictionary defines it as such: the quality or state of being accountable; especially; an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for ones actions. "Accountability" stems from late Latin accomptare (to account), a prefixed form of computare (to calculate), which in turn derived from putare (to reckon). While the word itself does not appear in English until its use in 13th century Norman England, the concept of account-giving has ancient roots in record keeping activities related to governance and money-lending systems that first developed in Ancient Israel, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, and later, Rome What is accountability and the definition: (DOD) The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping. Why is accountability important to the...
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...An Army White Paper THE PROFESSION OF ARMS I AM AN EXPERT AND I AM A PROFESSIONAL 9TH STANZA SOLDIER’S CREED CG TRADOC Approved 8 December 2010 Authority: This White Paper has been approved for distribution on 2 December 2010 by the Commanding General, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), under his authority granted by the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army in the Terms of Reference dated 27 October 2010 for TRADOC to execute the ‗Review of the Army Profession in an Era of Persistent Conflict.‘ Purpose: This White Paper serves to facilitate an Army-wide dialog about our Profession of Arms. It is neither definitive nor authoritative, but a starting point with which to begin discussion. It will be refined throughout calendar year 2010 based on feedback from across our professional community. All members of the profession and those who support the profession are encouraged to engage in this dialog. Distribution: Distribution is unlimited. Yet, the material in this draft is under development. It can be referenced, but not referenced or cited as official Army policy or doctrine. Feedback and Participation: Comments on this White Paper should be sent to the Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE), Combined Arms Center, TRADOC. To get engaged in this review of the Profession of Arms, visit the CAPE website at https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/611545 and click on the Campaign link. The website will also provide links to professional forums...
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...Section 5 INTRODUCTION TO PROBLEM SOLVING Key Points 1 2 3 Army Decision Making The Seven Problem Solving Steps The Leader’s Role e A good leader must sometimes be stubborn. Armed with the courage of his convictions, he must often fight to defend them. When he has come to a decision after thorough analysis—and when he is sure he is right— he must stick to it even to the point of stubbornness. General of the Army Omar Bradley Tactics and Techniques Track Introduction to Problem Solving n 281 Introduction As an Army leader, you will be involved in problem solving daily. Some problems are simple and only require you to use your intuition, experience, and best judgment. At other times, however, you will face problems that are more complex. These require you to follow a systematic approach to define and analyze the problem, develop and analyze possible solutions, choose the best solution, and implement a plan of action. The amount of time and resources you apply to any given problem depends on its complexity, the amount of time available, and your experience as a leader. In this section, you will learn about the Army problem solving process— a systematic, logical approach to problem solving and decision making designed to help leaders make better decisions. As a junior officer, you may not face a decision on the scale of that facing BG John Buford on 30 June 1863. But using this systematic approach to problem solving can help you make decisions as solid as...
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...Marple 42A3O, ALC Phase I, Class 002 Instructor Sergeant First Class Tim Fields September, 3 2015 An Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms The United States Army is a Profession of Arms. The Army consists of unique experts that require years of study and practice to become professionals. Society is dependent on these professionals for the security of this great nation. Human Resources Sergeants are one of the many professionals in the Profession of Arms. Soldiers are expected to kill or give their life in this profession. The Human Resources Sergeant may not be a highly trained killer, but he or she is no less important in the profession. The Human Resources Sergeant is a vital role in the Profession of Arms. A profession is an occupation that requires the mastery of complex skills or knowledge. The Profession of Arms is different because of its use of lethal means. This difference causes challenges building trust with the American people. The Army must constantly re-earn the trust of Americans through our ethics. Each Soldier must live the Army values each and every day to ensure this trust. Soldiers must continue to master their occupational skills. The Army’s Profession of Arms provides a vital role to the safety of the United States....
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...THE ARMY CREW Case Study 1. Why does the Varsity team lose to the Junior Varsity team? The Varsity Team looses to the junior varsity team because the team lacks leadership, and some of the members view themselves more valuable personally, then they value the team as a whole. Some of them believe that “it is they that carry the team”. Because of this the team does not work as a cohesive unit. Those who do not believe that they are team leaders, have also started to loose moral, and in turn performance, as they believe that they are the weakest link, In the JV boat, the members heavily focus on working as a team, and aim to support their teammates appose to focusing on why they are the most important members. This increased psychological advantage plays into using their physical strengths to their full extent. 2. What should the coach have done differently earlier in the season? At what point should he have intervened differently? The coach established the V boat team as a higher status than the JV boat team. Because the two boats race one another, setting a precedent that one is better than the other, actually benefit the lesser team. The JV boat has nothing to loose, while the V boat is already “the best”. If the coach had made the teams viewed as equal earlier in the season, he may have been more success in igniting competitive spirit in the V boat. This psychological aspect of team dynamics would have been a key issue to address earlier in...
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...LEADERSHIP If you ask someone in the military what is leadership, you are bound to receive a couple different responses. For instance, someone might give you the Army definition of the word which is; the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and or improve the organization. Or maybe you get the response that would sound something like this; leadership is the acronym for the seven Army Values. Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Even if you do not receive one of those two responses, I can guarantee that the answer you are given reference quotes from the NCO 2020 Strategy or ADP 6-22 (Army Leadership). Regardless of...
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...ENG105 Essay #2 My military community While thinking about what communities have specific languages it was easy for me to think of the United States Army. I served in the U.S. Army for 5 years until I was wounded in Afghanistan and had to medically retire. As I look back at my short military career I would call it a community, or organization that had its own language. The army has a main focus on discipline and structure. The language is spoken through the discipline and structure. The Army has maintained a strict structure of rank to ensure that operations and maintenance run smoothly in stressful environments. In fact rank structure is one of the most defining characteristics of the military and serves a number of purposes. In order for the army to build and maintain this discipline, newer soldiers often need direction and correction from more experienced members in the military. To do this soldiers are assigned ranks according to their experiences in combat or through training. Soldiers are then placed in command of those who are less experienced and hold a lower rank. They can use this authority to enforce disciplinary measures and ensure order and discipline. New soldiers are also sent to basic training when they first begin. You have a drill sergeant that is your leader and guides you in everything you do. His job is to discipline and unify you as a group. They place you in groups durning your training. Now when I was in basic training I was 28...
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...The Center for Army Leadership (Center for Army Leadership) conducts research on trends in leadership development, leadership sets the current requirements for Army leaders and develops leadership training curriculum used throughout the U.S. Army . Located in the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. Introduction General MacArthur, in a speech in 1962, spoke to the soldiers about what he had learned about his military service in his long career of fifty years and two world wars: "Your mission is to win our wars. You have been trained to fight. Yours is the profession of arms, the will to win, the sure knowledge that in war there is no substitute for victory, that if you lose, the nation will be destroyed. " That desire to fulfill the mission against all adversities that may arise is what is called "warrior ethic" and is what differentiates the military profession from any other. If this were not enough reason for a military leader at best, be added that his subordinates deserve nothing less. This reference manual United States Army was created in order that staff can prepare for this great responsibility. The ideas presented in the book are the result of two centuries of experience and wisdom, guided by continuous learning through practice and the need to respond to an ever-changing and challenging. Leadership is not about rank or stars on the uniform, but of responsibility and mission accomplishment. Therefore, the principles outlined...
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...Why I Joined the Army I recently joined the U.S. Army and will be leaving for basic combat training in a matter of weeks. My decision to enlist has been met with responses that range from dissatisfaction to confusion to admiration. But among those who do express their opinions, one question pervades, "Why did you do it?" Some people have asked why I would leave my son without his mother for so long. Others inquire about my motivation for enlisting during a time of war. There are those who wonder at my sanity for giving up a five thousand dollar a month job. Still more ask why I would leave school when I am accomplishing so much. I can answer each of these probing questions by stating my unshakable belief in seven priceless values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and courage. Loyalty is an allegiance to something. My allegiance to the United States of America is more than just a line I recite when saying the pledge. Rather, it is an honest, deep, binding loyalty to my country and its people. My decision to join the Army is an expression of that love. Duty is the moral or legal obligation to take action. I understand that every right ordains an accompanying responsibility. We did not become the great nation we are by accident; we earned the distinction, and we must never forget the price of that freedom. It was paid in blood by countless Americans who were willing to answer the call of duty. My decision to join the Army is a fulfillment of that...
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...Essay The original Elizabethan play, Hamlet by Shakespeare, targets the audience in social, cultural, and economic values. The speech that was chosen, was found in Act IV, Scene IV, lines 30-66, and it causes its target audience to have an effect on all three of these values. This field of study is important because it shows the reader that there is a relationship between the dramatic works and their target audience. The first, second, and third points will discuss Hamlet’s soliloquy’s and how the speech causes its target audience to have an effect on the social, cultural, and economic values, as they are all crucial evidence to this thesis. Firstly, there is one reason why the speech causes its target audience to have an effect on the social value. Hamlet’s soliloquy indicates his failure to act when he has so much reason to do so. “How all occasions do inform against me, / and spur my dull revenge! What is a man, / If his chief good and market of his time / be but to sleep and feed? A beast, no more. / Sure he that made us with such large discourse, / Looking before and after, gave us not / that capability and godlike reason / to fust in us unused. Now whether it be / Bestial oblivion, or some craven scruple / of thinking too precisely on th' event -- / A thought which, quartered, hath but one part wisdom / and ever three parts coward -- I do not know / Why yet I live to say 'This thing's to do', / Sith I have cause, and will, and strength, and means, / To do't” (IV, IV,...
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...Tanercan MED (drs.) E-mail: ilmo@army.disp.mindef.nl Tel: +31 76 527 46 53 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +31 76 527 46 53 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Introduction A great deal has changed in the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) in recent years. Not only has the task of the RNLA changed, but so has its composition. To begin with the first aspect: the task of the RNLA and that of the armed forces as a whole has been extended. This means that operations outside the Netherlands in all manner of international frameworks, such as the UN and NATO, have become the rule rather than the exception. The composition of the RNLA and of the armed forces has also changed. We no longer have conscripts in our army; we have all-volunteer forces, forces that wish to reflect society on a number of important counts. One of the significant consequences of the changes in respect of the new task and composition of the armed forces is the confrontation with different cultures and with different and new values and standards. To ensure that military personnel are able to deal with this situation in a professional manner, education in ethics is extremely important. This article elaborates on why this is the case and how such a professional attitude can be achieved. Section 1 contains an explanation of what exactly constitutes ethics, with section 2 taking this a step further and concentrating on the division of general ethics into corporate ethics and professional...
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...Respect, especially in the Army is a very important value to live by. It is much more than just talking kindly and listening to someone. It is the process of taking into consideration someone’s emotions, feelings and needs. You must also focus on their ideas, thoughts, and preferences. It is showing someone that you value their time; that you care what they have to say. Showing someone respect allows that person to know and acknowledge that you are tracking them and that you comprehend and believe in what they are saying, It is important to allow someone to feel your respect for them. It will ease the conversation and create trust. Behavior and attitude will allow the person demanding respect to feel that respect. When we respect each other, there are fewer conflicts. People get along easier and avoid the un-necessary drama associated with a lack of respect. For those of us in the military, this is very important. Respect is not only shown verbally, but also by one’s behaviors and actions. For example, if someone (be it a soldier or not) you respect asks you to do something—you should show him or her the respect they are asking for and do what they say. Don’t argue, just do it. In the Army this often comes into play on a daily basis. If someone you respect asks you to do something, you should do it immediately and without hesitation. You should do it quickly. For instance, if someone asks you to go knock out twenty-five pushups, mountain-climbers, dips, pull-ups, crab walks...
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