During my time in the Navy‚ I found that having a foundation of leadership is key. At sea‚ we all work as a collaborative team but are divided into our specialized departments. My department was the Weapon Systems Department‚ a collaborative team comprised of 100 hardworking sailors. Amongst those sailors‚ I was the team lead. One of the hardest deployments I remember and the one I faced the most difficulty with followed the transfer off-ship of two senior enlisted personnel . I was still considered
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I enlisted as a scout of The Great Drasaeniel Kingdom while we are at war with the Wothage Kingdom and my scouting platoon of soldiers is currently deployed in the west field while we watch quietly from a nearby forest. The ground trembles as an army of approximately 70‚000 strides forward. A constant drumming of synchronized steps‚ there’s no need for a scout to state the obvious: there’s reinforcements marching forward from behind. Up close‚ it’s the squeaking of leather and jingling of chainmail
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properly according to Army regulation 670-1‚ (Wear and Appearance of uniforms). Not only are soldiers uniforms held to the highest of standards but soldiers are expected to be in the exact same uniform as everyone else. Everything must be in unison‚ head gear‚ gloves‚ coat‚ bags etc. In ranks inspection are conducted by leaders every morning prior to first formation and prior to first work call. Leaders inspect their Soldiers to ensure uniforms are clean and serviceable. While deployed a leader is more
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The study of military history is more than learning about the outcome of battles and the development of tactics‚ techniques‚ and procedures. The study of military history inspires leaders‚ instills patriotism‚ and builds unity. Despite our nation’s young age we have endured a wide array of conflicts on an ever-changing battlefield. Each engagement in our nations’ history offers unrivaled lessons of leadership challenges and successes. Analyses of these lessons provide depth to a leaders’ understanding
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Rules of Military Engagement Walzer’s sliding scale of justice in warfare can be described as a way to justify normally prohibited actions. One of Walzers arguments is that violations of just war conduct in war have been justified in some historical circumstances when the moral emergency was high. One example of this is the bombing of Dresden because of the threat of Nazism’s victory would be a moral catastrophe and the British seemed in danger of losing the war. It would end the war sooner
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Room Inspections in the Military SGT Davis‚ Ronald E. The Army Field Manual 7-22.7 states that‚ “Sharp appearance‚ efficient performance‚ and excellent maintenance are important considerations that affect you directly. They are the earmarks of a good organization and one you should be a proud member of. First line leaders should inspect their soldiers daily and should regularly check soldiers’ rooms in the barracks.” A task in which‚ I‚ as PFC Kennedy’s first line supervisor‚ failed to accomplish
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Until today mandatory military has been a very well known controversy for centuries. Mandatory military‚ otherwise known as conscription‚ or drafting‚ is the compulsory enlistment of of people in a national service‚ most often a military service. The importance of mandatory military dates back to the days of WWI‚ WWII‚ Vietnam war‚ and much more. It was necessary for 18 to 26 year old men to register for the draft‚ if they failed to do so‚ they could owe a fine or be limited to apply for certain
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The Importance of Following Orders. Why is it important to follow orders and instructions? From a military standpoint the difference can mean life or death for a soldier. On the civilian side it can mean the loss of your job‚ loss of position‚ or loss of pay. There are many factors that play into each individual scenario. No two events are ever the same and the outcome can range from a verbal reprimand to the death of the individual. Orders are meant to be obeyed both explicitly and implicitly
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The need for social work within the military should be a spotlight for the public‚ however‚ military issues have gotten more attention than in the past. People are aware of PTSD and TBI as common issues among the military‚ suicide and sexual abuse get attention as well. Important issues such as these should continue to receive public attention yet more common issues should be in the spotlight as well. Away from friends and family‚ dealing with finances and jumping into adult relationships usually
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measure something or someone’s ability (Drummond & Jones‚ 2010). I have on many instances used testing during my work‚ both in the military and in my current position as a residential counselor. I will attempt to be curt in my explanation of the instances where I used testing in my career. Without testing my career in the military would be non-existent. The military uses a testing and evaluation system called the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
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