I believe one of the greatest ethical dilemmas we face today in the Army has to deal with what I call armchair quarterbacking. We see this type of armchair quarterbacking everywhere; from the battlefield to the classroom. Who are the people that...
Army regulations are a rule and guide to assist in complying with and enforcing Army policies. Sometimes we find that these regulations are used solely as a one sided interpretation by commanders. Although it is the commanders final say in the...
This will discuss the application of violence in the asymmetric warfare arena and the problems it presents for the Army and its Soldiers. Examples from some of my personal experiences during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) V and VII will be used...
As a First Sergeant (1SG), you are constantly facing and ultimately making decisions that have a foundation that is entirely based on ethics. The perception of ethical behavior can vary from Soldier to Soldier and at times is in conflict with their...
Senior NCOs have faced ethical dilemmas since the beginning of the military. I want to key in on one particular area that I think is near and dear to all Soldiers and Servicemen, money. I will discuss enlistment bonuses, military pay raises, and...
Army recruiters of today face serious ethical dilemmas due to the pressure from the Army and the Chain of Command to maintain the end-strength of our Army. The public opinion of the Global War on Terrorism and the constant wear and tear of...
Noncommissioned Officers are charged with being role models for our future forces. Our ethics and moral values will be the example for leaders of future generations. Drill Sergeants face many challenging task daily, balancing personal values with...
Is your Commander willing to accomplish the mission at all costs? Alternatively, is it just that he wants his promotion, at any cost? As we ponder these two significantly important questions, we will be compelled to explore the third. Why are unit...
Many believe females should not serve in Combat Arms Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). However, does that give the right to stipulate who can serve in what MOS based on sex? In certain instances, we say that all Soldiers should be treated...
The United States Army is a military organization with a proud tradition and heritage. To maintain this uplifting and time honored organization, the United States of America can never allow homosexuals to serve openly in the Armed Forces....
Each and every day our Soldiers are being put in situations that require them to demonstrate a greater capacity to make decisions. This is happening with very junior grades and very young ages. The impact of their decisions is greater than they...
Our Battalion was deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in January 2007. Our Battalion occupied a remote Fire Base in south eastern Afghanistan. The battalion had one Physician’s Assistant Medical Officer and about 14 Soldiers assigned to the...
The government credit card can be a valuable asset in assisting Soldiers financially on official government business, if used in accordance with the regulation. Soldiers and civilians often abuse this privilege due to negligence of not reading and...
Ethics a six letter word, but this word plays a great role in our daily life, according to Webster’s dictionary the definition of Ethics is: 1. The study of the general nature of morals and the specific moral choices an individual makes in...
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Through the Army’s centralized promotion system, the most qualified noncommissioned officers (NCOs) selected for promotion. Although most senior noncommissioned officers live the Army’s values on and off duty, a few do not. Some senior NCOs...
Though some Army recruiters will use any means to get a potential recruit to enlist in the Army, should Army recruiters lie and use unethical practices in order to make their mission? There has always been a fine line that Army recruiters walk in...
The Army has Seven Army Values. We instill these values in our new Soldier recruits from day one of training. The Army should use these same seven Army values during the process for recruiting. When I joined the Army I wanted to be a Soldier, no...
Situations often present themselves during the daily lives of Soldiers that can result in an ethical dilemma within that Soldier. Perhaps the single greatest ethical dilemma Soldiers face now more so that ever is their participation in a combat...
A woman in combat is a highly debatable topic. Women should not be in combat. Women are culturally regarded as the nurturers within societies. They also have physiological differences. Additionally, the enemy is ruthless and additional protection...