“the Importance of Accountability”

Accountability is essential for any society to function and military accountability is no different. We are all held accountable in one way or another. For example, there are laws to obey and if we fail to be obedient, we may have to suffer the consequences set by the officials who hold us accountable. Accountability is simply being responsible for one's actions. Accountability is the quality or state of being accountable, which by definition means an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility. Every soldier is responsible to perform all assigned duties in a proficient manner, and those who neglect this responsibility will be held accountable. It is crucial to the success of the military to instill accountability into each and every one of their service members. The concept of accountability is so strictly enforced because the failure of one soldier to do its part could result in the failure of team’s entire mission. Accountability is a very important part of a soldier’s job, whether that soldier is junior enlisted or an NCO. The enlisted soldier is responsible for all items issued to him/her whether it be the individual’s weapon, NVG's, clothes, a vehicle, or any another personal item. Accountability is especially important to NCO’s, as they are responsible for the most essential items of all...and that is the soldiers who serve beneath them. Key leaders use this method to determine the whereabouts and well-being of all the soldiers under their command. Accountability can also be described as being dependable. By being dependable, soldiers arrive to work and appointments on time, meet deadlines, arrive at the right place at the right time, and always do the right thing at the right time. Morning formation is the most important formation of the day. It is vital to maintain accountability of everyone and to put out any pertinent information that is necessary to soldiers. Without accountability formation, it would be difficult for the command to