By Spc Campuzano, Juan M.
September 17, 2013 1215 hrs The definition of responsibility in my eyes is the obligation to carry forward any and all assigned task to a successful conclusion. With any form of responsibility goes a form of authority to direct and / or take the necessary action(s) to ensure success and also within the limits allowed to me according to JP 1-02 of Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.Responsibility is also defined as the state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. Also a heavy burden, a duty,obligationor liability for which someone is responsicle or accountable.The obligations of responsiblilty in the military for example; like being obligated for proper care, safe keeping, or custody of property (such as ta-50, identification card {cac card} uniform) or funds entrusted to be the possession or supervision of an individual. This also falls under JP1-02 of Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. | |
What is responsibility? Responsibility is “doing the right thing wheather some one is looking or monoturing your progress”, Doing the right thing means living a life where every move or decision you make is all your own and you do things that will not harm others. It is a moral belief that as individuals, we must behave ethical and be accountable for our actions, and be conscious of our decisions and the impact it has on society. In today’s world I believe we have even more responsibilities then our ancestors. If we do not take responsibility for our actions innocent people can be hurt. You will be frowned upon and will lose the trust of others. Behaving in a responsible way can improve our quality of living.
In life we all want freedom and with freedom comes responsibility. So many people today do not want to take responsibility for their actions and the impact it has on others. I know as a child, my mother, repeatedly told me that I must take