The Varsity team continued to lose against the JV team because the eight members of the Varsity team were not able to synchronize their rowing. As explained in the article‚ one small movement that was not in unison could actually slow the shell down even if all rowers were putting forth their best effort. The article mentioned the research project in which the most experienced and successful coaches felt the most important elements of a victorious crew are mental aspects. Trust seems to be a very
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Military courtesy is basically no different from courtesy in civilian life‚ just good manner and politeness in dealing with other people. The experience of life has proven that courteous behavior is essential in human relations. The distinction between civilian courtesy and military courtesy is that‚ military courtesies were developed in a military atmosphere and have become customs and traditions of the service. Most forms of military courtesy have some counterpart in civilian life. For example
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The Safety of Our Military Vehicles in Combat The Safety of Our Military Vehicles in Combat What does the word safety mean? Does it mean protecting yourself from harm? Safety should convey a feeling that you are secure in your current position‚ whether that is physical‚ emotional or psychological? Safety means different things to daifferent people. Safety is “the state of being safe; freedom from the risk of injury‚ danger‚ or loss” (Merriam-Webster dictionary online‚
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or may not have actual possession of the property‚ documents‚ or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records‚ while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody‚ care‚ and safekeeping. Why is accountability important to the Army? Accountability is a very important part of an enlisted and a NCO’s job. The enlisted soldier is responsible for all items issued to him weather it be a weapon‚ NVG’s‚ clothes‚ a vehicle‚ or another personal. Accountability of another personal is
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The Army Professional is defined by the Army Doctrine Reference Publication 1 Army Civilians—we are honorable servants of the Nation‚ Army experts‚ and faithful stewards of the people‚ other resources‚ and profession entrusted to our care. By our oath‚ we are morally committed to support and defend the Constitution. By its characteristics of trust‚ honorable service‚ military expertise‚ stewardship‚ and spirit de corps; we as Army professionals are responsible for acting as a “steward of the Army
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“In peacetime‚ we practice tactics‚ strategy‚ and weapons firing. We must do the same with our values”. General Donn A. Starry.” Loyalty‚ Duty‚ Respect‚ Selfless Service‚ Honor‚ Integrity‚ and Personal Courage; The 7 army value soldiers past‚ present‚ and future are taught to live by. None of these takes precedence over another. All are of equal importance in application to life. My favorite by far is integrity. It is Do what is right‚ legally and morally. Be willing to do what is right even
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Respect in the Military It has been said that military standards are higher than the country demands of its president. And that is true. President Clinton lied under oath. Perhaps that is not perjury‚ but an army officer could not do that. Nor could army personnel have extramarital affairs. Kelly Flynn found that out when she lost her position in the Air Force and years of pilot training went down the drain. But for the Commander in Chief‚ it is another story. While it is true that the
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TRUST IN THE MILITARY What is one of the most important elements used in relation building in the military? Trust‚ personal growth from friendships becomes challenging without the presents of this crucial element. Without trust‚ individual’s confidence in all echelons of leadership and their subordinates ability to complete missions would diminish a unit’s morale and loyalty. Friendships are constructed over time through the innuendo of mutual trust. Time is the only factor
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The United States military should encourage the fact that gays can now openly serve for their country. Gay Americans were not always encouraged to join the U.S. military. In the past‚ gays were not even allowed to sign up to fight for their country because America made it illegal. Even though this is wrong‚ people would often use it to their advantage to get out of a draft for war. The United States military up until not to long ago‚ had a policy of don’t ask don’t tell. Sexual orientation should
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Communication has always been important with in the military from day one. Wihtout this communication no soldier would know where to be or when to be there. When the U.S. military first began we fought in a completely different style than we do today. Back then there was alot more chivalry to war to than there is today. They stood on line with their chests out proud of what they were doing. Without communication the first rank would not know when to fire their muskets‚ when to take a knee‚ when to
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