The Importance Of Disrespect In The Military

Throughout the military there are rules and regulations set in place to form stability. Without these rules missions, would not get done, soldiers would not be in the same place doing the right thing. Throughout many businesses and companies, you would find the same structure holding it together keeping it successful. Respect is also part of army values, the army values is a base line for all soldiers to abide by while conducting themselves, on and off duty. Respect is also found in many regulations that help structure the army and give guidelines to soldiers and leaders.
“Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is vital to maintain military discipline. Respect to seniors will be extended at all times” (see AR 600–25, Para 4-3). This is
an example of a regulation that is expected to be followed by all soldiers always. If not followed, then all personnel will be held to United States Military Justice actions. This is how the US army up holds the standard to all soldiers. Without this structure the army would not be able to function in a productive manner.
Respect to all and to higher ranked personnel must be applied otherwise soldiers would not listen to the NCOs or orders that are given to uphold a mission. Upholding the mission is always the main priority for all units, and respect is always a factor in accomplishment of the mission and it also gives moral and builds team work among soldiers and non-commission officers alike.
Disrespect will destroy any team work in a group of people. It shows resentfulness and slows production. Therefore, the army does not tolerate disrespect. Not only will it build tension between two people, it affects the others in the group by making them choose sides or it could offend or embarrass someone else. Disrespect can be showed in numerous different ways. Talking back and arguing is the most obvious one, but also not following orders, being late to a formation or a place and time and having to be asked multiple times. These affect the progress of a unit and its task at hand. These listings of disrespect are not excepted in any work place. The definition of disrespect is lack of respect, discourtesy, or rudeness. In the United
States Military, there are rules and regulations you must follow, one of them being respect to a non-commissioned officer. No matter the circumstance, whether you agree or not, you are not allowed to talk back, physically fight back, or question judgment. If this does happen, there are consequences and repercussions from the actions taken on your part. Uniformed Code of Military Justice states that you can ultimately be separated, honorably or dishonorably for actions taken on your part. You can also receive an article fifteen, which takes your hard-earned money away from you and your family. It also will take any free time you may have, and can also limit your travel by telling you where you can go. The importance of maintaining correct protocol and Military bearing on and off duty is essential, because to show disrespect to an NCO when in uniform could cause disrespect among civilians about the military in general. Any disrespect towards my leaders, from team leader on up to Sergeant Major of the Army, along with the Platoon Leader on up to the Army Chief of Staff, or the President of the United States, can have a negative effect on the Morale and Welfare of those around me, junior or senior. When a NCO is disrespected in front of other soldiers, junior or senior, if caused a ripple effect in the chain of command. The subornment soldiers see the disrespectful behavior and begin to think it is okay, even though, it is very wrong. Now that the behavior has been passed on, the leaders will have a harder time dealing with their soldiers. This should include leaving non-work-related issues at home, and away from the workplace. They can get in the way of performing our duties as soldiers, especially when the disagreement is with another soldier.
The Army’s Value definition is, treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier’s Code, we pledge to “treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same.” Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And self-respect is a vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have put forth your best effort. The Army is one team and each of us has something to contribute.

Respect to a non-commission officer is not only expected but is required by the army.
Examples of respect to some higher ranked personnel would be, going to parade rest when being spoken to, being on time, listening to all the instructions before asking questions or making comments, and doing everything that is being asked the first time. In the motor pool working as mechanics we must work together and follow all directions from higher ranked officers. A real-life example is when our platoon sergeant gives the squad leader a task to service a truck, the squad leader directs the lower listed soldiers. The soldier must listen to the directions to finish the service. If the soldier were to neglect the directions or plainly not listen, the service would not get done, or if the soldier decided to ignore the directions and do it another way, but did it in an unsafe fashion, someone may get hurt and the soldier would be responsible for the
injury.

“We learned about gratitude and humility - that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean... and we were taught to value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect”- Michelle Obama. Our leaders expect respect and in return train the lower enlisted soldiers to grow and become future NCO’s. We must all show respect to each other in the army, for us to learn and grow, and for others to teach. In this structure, the path of success is ahead and we all can progress if we work as a team and give respect where it is earned.