In a constantly changing world threatened by the likelihood of terrorist acts, the American people need military leaders who clearly demonstrate an understanding of American core values, and who are both competent and morally focused. In order to...
When we want to know what are the ethical problems in the Army today we should look to the young privates especially ones that are new citizens. Our young Soldiers are very educated today and tend to ask the why question more and more. They are...
Throughout the history of the Militia and the formalized United States military, our actions have shown us to be vocal on values, yet contradictory in actions. America was founded by revolutionary ideals: The rejection of tyranny, the embrace of...
Japan's pacifist identity and security practices have deep roots with the atomic bomb. The victims experiences and Japan's preferences in dealing with the memories distinguishes their nation and allows them security opportunities that other nations...
The emerging operational environment of the United States military is characterized by a changing myriad of complex dimensions, the elements of which are often uncomfortably and in some cases drastically different from those encountered during the...
The current policy on banning homosexuals from military service is not only unconstitutional but hypocritical as well. The United States Constitution guarantees all Americans the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also bans...
This monograph is attempted provocation an intellectual dare from the author to the reader to think about how the Army views risk taking by its tactical leaders. More specifically, this monograph attempts to answer whether the Army's capstone...
Senior leaders teach ethical standards, but don't always practice those same standards of ethical conduct. Army regulations and Command policies outlines conduct for all service personnel on or off
duty.
A major ethical problem confronting the Army today is sexual misconduct. Sexual
misconduct cannot be tolerated by leaders and directly violates Army values and professional ethics. All Soldiers must be disciplined, morally and ethically sound, and...
It should come as no surprise that the Army fell short of its 2005 recruitment goal of enlisting 80,0000 active duty Soldiers. The surprise should be the fact that our illustrious institution has decided to lower the recruitment standards in order...
Does the military's don't ask don't tell policy really work? This question has been addressed
many times in the last decade. In December 2003, two retired Generals and one retired Admiral
publicly acknowledged their sexual orientation. After openly...
An ethical dilemma is when two common held values collide, that is personal values versus military values. If the leadership fails to correct problem it not only can corrupt the unit, but the Army and the entire system that so many have fought and...
This paper explores a portion of ethical situations I have been involved with having entered into the Special Operations Forces. I'll discuss three situations; ammunition handling, military appearance, and military customs and courtesy, that most...
Mahatma Gandhi' said "The following seven deadly social sins will be our demise: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Religion without sacrifice and...
Open resistance to President Clinton's proposal to lift the ban on homosexuals in the armed services has culminated in a "Don't ask, Don't tell, Don't Pursue" policy enacted by Congress where homosexuals are allowed to serve in the military but...
The ethical dilemma facing Soldiers on the battlefield today is whether to assimilate to our enemy and use torture while interrogating detainees and enemy combatants. The fact that we’re fighting an unconventional war has made this dilemma more...
Terrorist are determined to destroy the infrastructure and economy of America. Worst of all, terrorist are determined to maim, torture, and execute the great citizens of the United States of America. My job and responsibility as a Solider is to...
All military leaders have dealt with Soldiers who are Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) failures or enrolled in the Weight Control Program (WCP). Leaders must ensure they give these Soldiers an opportunity to meet the Army standards. The current...
I believe from the very early stages of our existence our military has struggled with relationships that aren’t in the best interest of mission accomplishment and that detract from the good order and discipline of a unit.
Prior to July 1998, the...
The ethical dilemma facing Soldiers on the battlefield today is whether to assimilate to our enemy and use torture while interrogating detainees and enemy combatants. The fact that we’re fighting an unconventional war has made this dilemma more...