What does it mean to be a Profession? Professions produce uniquely expert work which requires years of study, practice, and development (The Profession of Arms, 8 December 2010).…
Trust, military expertise, honorable service, esprit de corps, and stewardship are the five characteristics of the Army Profession.1 Each characteristic contains its own level of significance in the Army. It’s arguable that no characteristic can be more prestigious than the other. However, my experience in the Army has taught me that all these characteristics can be tied to trust. Trust is the blood that allows the Army to thrive, supplying life both to its surrounding people and to its internal organization. Trust brings unity, raising morale between leaders and their subordinates. Not only do we rely on each other’s knowledge and expertise for guidance, but the American people also rely on us to serve and protect our nation’s land. They rely on our guardianship, our honorable service, and entrust that our timeless morals, traditions, and values will remain intact throughout the change of leadership.…
From both definitions we can compare that each definitions has explained the qualities of person with their activities. At the root of professionalism is our profession. A profession requires acquisition and application of a body of knowledge and technical skills. The individuals in a profession are bound together by a shared commitment. Members of a profession regulate themselves. Finally, a profession has a contract with society.…
The role of the Human Resources (HR) Sergeant in the Profession of Arms is a role dedicated to the support of soldiers and to unit commands. Being a professional in a unique profession, where constant change is the norm, one must consider the Army culture and how you as a Soldier contribute to an evolving organization. As HR Sergeants our role and responsibilities to the organization is to effectively communicate information. Our primary objective as a Soldier and advisor is to be resilient in an organization of vast backgrounds and cultures, in order to preserve the Army’s intent, standards and leadership. Managing resources, time, people and the systems to support the Soldiers and organizational needs are the core competencies of the HR Profession.…
As leaders in the world's greatest Army, we are professionals. We are experts at our jobs and role models for our Soldiers. I expect you to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, on and off duty. You are responsible for the professional growth of Headquarters Platoon's Noncommissioned Officers (NCO). I expect you and the NCOs to treat Soldiers with respect, mentor them when they need help, and train them to become experts at their jobs. I will not tolerate derogatory language, unprofessional relationships, and excuses for poor judgment.…
The Profession of Arms is important to the Human Resource Sergeant based on the opposing skillsets required to maintain professionalism meeting responsibilities required to both selected military occupational specialty and lethal Soldier skillsets. The phrase, “Profession of Arms” is defined as, “Soldiers prepared to kill and die when needed in service to the Republic”. The Human Resource professional’s military occupational specialty is to provide exceptional personnel and administrative support.…
Human Resources Sergeants are often disregarded as part of a Profession of Arms. The Human Resources field has been part of the Army for many years, which proves the importance in this profession. In this writing I will talk about the meaning of a profession, the balancing roles of the profession’s leaders, the Army professional culture and the Human Resources Sergeant’s role in the Army profession. In order to understand why HR Sergeants are important in the Profession of Arms and how without Human Resources the Army profession would not run as effective as it does today, you need to understand what a profession is.…
Failure to Report affects the United States Army and it’s mission. Failure to Report is not clearly definably in violation of any one article. It may be, however, in violation of Article 92. This article covers a failure to obey an order or a regulation. Failure to Report falls into this article simple because the order is given by a senior ranking individual. This can be done orally, which is most common, and verbally, such as a training schedule. By not reporting for duty or accountability you are in direct violation of Article 92 and can receive a summarized, company, or field grade article 15. This will depend on how many offenses you have in the past, your work ethic and the reason you failed to report. Given enough offenses you may be chaptered for patterns of misconduct.…
I am an eight year military veteran that attended college for two years after I graduated high school. I joined the military with the hopes of being able to continue my studies and have a career at the same time. Unfortunately things didn’t go as planned and I had to put school aside to be a father, husband, and soldier. I’ve since reached a point in life where completion means everything. Having started a lot of projects, career changes, and attempts at furthering my education I now desire completion. Completion in all forms of life, a higher education, equates to a better paying job or even better; a…
The definition of profession is an occupation requiring extensive education or specialized training. (Encarta World English Dictionary, 2009).…
During normal usage, it seems that the terms “profession” and “occupation” are almost identical and are interchangeable. Generally they both define the work people do for a living. However, after delving into their meanings, one can easily notice that the word profession is a bit more advanced than occupation. In other words, there are peculiar criteria or characteristics that an occupation has to meet in order to qualify as a profession.…
Nursing is gaining recognition as a profession. Profession has been defined as an occupation that requires extensive education or a calling that requires special knowledge, skill, and preparation. A profession is generally distinguished from other kinds of occupations by:…
Profession: A profession is an occupation, vocation or career where specialized knowledge of a subject, field, or science is applied. It is usually applied to occupations that involve prolonged academic training and a formal qualification. It is axiomatic that "professional activity involves systematic knowledge and proficiency." Professions are usually regulated by professional bodies that may set examinations of competence, act as a licensing authority for practitioners, and enforce adherence to an ethical code of practice.…
1. Profession: A self-selective, self-disciplined group of individuals who hold themselves out to the public as possessing a special skill derived from training and education and are prepared to exercise that skill in the interests of others…
Professionals are ideally made up of people with high ethical standards, who have special knowledge and skills. The responsibility of people in certain occupations to the public is an important distinction from those who may participate in the fields of an amateur or non professional basis. For example if a homeowner hires a non licensed plumber to save money, he or she wouldn’t be able to hold this person to the same standards as a licensed professional in the same industry. People within some careers are at a much different level, as well as held to a higher degree of responsibility, than those doing the same thing as a hobby or on a more casual basis. For instance, an aspiring writer who writes for no or low money wouldn’t necessarily expected to produce the same quality of work as a professionally experienced author who makes a full time living at the craft. In some profession an amateur or hobby level isn’t allowed for reasons of public safety. For example, only a professional physian with qualified credentials is permitted to treat patients as a medical doctor.…