In order to be successful in any career one must be able to listen and take to heart the importance of what they are learning and doing throughout their lives; this has significance in both the military and civilian life. In order to do that you must follow whatever your superiors say, like when you are at your civilian job and your boss tells you to clean the bathroom. You have to be able to just do what you’re told so the job gets done, and you are also seen as a trustworthy employee. On the military side, it is self discipline. When an Non commissioned officer tells you to get something done there should be absolutely no argument or thought about it. The soldier has an easy job; A. Listen to what he is told, B. Be at the right place at the right time in the right uniform. It is important to do so so the mission goes as planned.…
If you are a member of the uniformed public services, it is not good enough to say you have good self discipline; you need to demonstrate that you have it. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your level of self-discipline by taking part in several activities, such as drill, time management and uniform inspections…
The USAF has evolved into a smaller elite force; and has taken on many of the combat tasks of the Army. The Air Force has filled a role of; convoys, patrols, and prison guards due to the surge of combat operations across Afghanistan and Iraq. The Air Force no longer remains a behind the scenes service. Each day American Airman has been sitting on the front lines with their Army and Marine’s brothers and sisters. Staying physically fit has become the United States Air Force’s (USAF) highest priority and is crucial to the fight against present and future enemies. Roberts, quote from Airman “Are you fit to fight”, sums up General Jumper’s stance on Air Force physical fitness “Who said his focus, is "not on passing a fitness test once a year. More important, we are changing the culture of the Air Force. This is about our preparedness to deploy and fight. It 's about warriors. It is about instilling an expectation that makes fitness a daily standard - an essential part of your service."(Roberts 2) In turn, this has dramatically changed the USAF’s fitness mindset which consisted of waist measurement, push-ups, crunches and the one-in-half mile run which is governed by Air Force Instruction 36-2905. Each of the four components is equally important; because, if the minimum standards are not met for each category then you will not pass the test.…
There are multiple reasons in which I enlisted myself into the United States Army. Some of the reasons are to improve who I am as a person mentally and physically, move away from the place that I grew up in, and last but not least be able to one day look back on my life and say that I did something. So in this essay I will get into further details on to why the three main points as in to which I choose for this essay.…
For many years people have been concerned with their physical health. It may be to look good for that special someone or have the muscle to take care of those jobs around the house. Today, you can look from health care to gym dues. People are spending money, time, and energy on their physical health. There are people who watch their diet and exercise to be that “average Joe” to individuals who have a life in bodybuilding. There are many facts in controlling and maintaining your physical health such as regular daily exercise, watching what you eat, and having a clear mind set in what to do.…
A USMA cadet should also have integrity, which happens to be one of the seven army values as well. I define integrity as doing the right thing, even when you think no one is watching. Lacking integrity in the civilian world is one thing, however in the military it is incredibly more dangerous as it could result in the death of fellow soldiers or even yourself. For example if you’re on guard for the night and decide that you would rather catch up on your sleep, you are endangering yourself along with all your battle buddies. A successful Army officer is also going to benefit from having a willingness to learn. Although West Point will have done it’s very best to prepare you for the duties of an officer, there is only so much you can learn from a classroom environment. While a brand new 2nd Lieutenant Platoon Leader may outrank a Sergeant First Class, there is still a vast amount of knowledge that the new Lieutenant can pick up from that E7. In my short time in the Army I have noticed that the young Lieutenants are almost always willing to take…
Being on time and in the right uniform is key in the military. This can range from duty…
Discipline could be divided into two broad categories, external and internal. External discipline is that which is imposed by outside authority. It is often linked with authority and force. Discipline in the army is one such. Soldiers do not have a say in it except implicit obedience. As Tennyson says “Theirs not to make reply. Theirs not to reason why, theirs nut to do and die”. A soldier in a war field cannot ask for reasons. He has to obey commands; otherwise, the war is lost.…
I apply this principal greatly to the notion of getting in shape. More often than not, “getting in shape” has a negative connotation to it, because, let’s face it, it’s not easy. We live busy lives, and on top of everything else you have going on, it’s hard to find the time for the gym. However, it’s imperative to strive for physical fitness, as it provides much more than what can be seen on the outside.…
Accountability….What does it mean? Well this past month e lost two soldiers who are a part of our unit and voice of our unit pass away. Accountability is important and should not be taken lightly… A soldier lost his life a couple weeks ago, due to lack of accountability, and it hurt a lot of people. For so many reasons accountability is important, for example. Knowing where your soldiers are at all times helps to know what they’re doing, and what their interest are doing so. In case something happens and someone needs t know where a soldier is accountability comes into play. Army Regulation 600-20 IAW Discipline. Why is discipline so important? Because to be accounted for is a part of disciplinary actions, and a part of being a professional and a soldier is by living the army values none more overpowering then the other. So yes Discipline along with the other Army Values is very important.…
A lack of discipline also diminishes the sustainability and readiness of our force and destroys the trust, good faith, and hope the American public has placed in the hands of the Army. The absence of discipline and standards negatively affects the hierarchical rank system within the Army. Missing an appointment not only affects the army but also the people that I missed the appointment with. These people set aside their time which is very valuable to help and or assist military personnel in whatever issue they may have. Whether it is medical, dental or any other assistance offered to the army and their soldiers.…
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So, as to stay away from these you need to follow a simple step, e.g., punctuality. Being soldiers on time ( in german Soldaten auf Zeit ) will automatically make a mark for you on the eyes of your trainer. He can motivate the platoon, by giving reference to how discipline and…
One of the most important things to a soldier is his family which boost his moral. Not being able to spend time outside of work relaxing can bring on extra stress. It goes against trying to be resilient. In our overseas duty station moral is very important in keeping soldiers mission ready. When your late to training the stakes arent as high as if you were down range. If it were to happen while deployed it could cause the soldiers squad to be injured, or even cost them their life. Being prepared is the most important thing a soldier could be down range. Going into a situation blind is the most dangerous. This could cause minor mistakes that could come back on you later. Such as giving away your position. Therefore making your squad a target, and possibly leading to a failed mission. Failing a mission can potentially set back your whole platoon. Minor mistakes have a ripple effect that many don’t think about until later. Also not being prepared can lead to anxiety within and cause it for others. Anxiety is normal though the extra stress of not being able to control another can be overwhelming. Especially when responsible for others and the stakes are high. Again anxiety can lower morale and can keep…
As I began to progress through my carrier as a United Sates Marine, I started to see how important physical conditioning could be. Prior to joining the military I was somewhat lazy. I did not like to get out of the house and do any strenuous activity. I hated to run and I had no desire to lift weights. Of course it was a little bit of a shock when my squad leaders and platoon sergeants wanted us to run three plus miles every day. I did not see why until we began our work up to deploy to Afghanistan. As we trained…