When I first started reading Tim O’Brien’s the things they carried his depth of description entertained me. After reading each paragraph I was able to visualize what I had read. I could see each soldier loaded down with all the necessities they felt they needed. I was introduced to each soldier by the things they carried with them‚ from village to village across Vietnam‚ during the war. Some of the items seemed frivolous‚ such as scarves and comic books‚ but I could see how it helped them cope with
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military discipline and conduct‚ chapter 4 section 1 (4-1). Also‚ FM 7-21.13 is very important‚ which is the soldiers guide‚ it is to maintain proficiency‚ regardless of rank or military occupational specialty (MOS). This FM describes the importance of the Army Values and the obligations of every soldier. As well as it addresses the duties‚ responsibilities and the authority of the soldier‚ also talks of how to present a military appearance and the importance of customs and courtesies. Customs and
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My Time At Valley Forge My time at Washington’s camp as a soldier has not been easy. Almost half of the soldiers have become sick or have died. Sometimes there is no meat and the food is bland and near tasteless. I have found myself fighting to stay alive and well. I must make the decision to re-enlist and continue fighting for my country or go home and care for my aging mother. I fear for my life but also for the freedom of my country. I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons‚ which are:
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has affected every military family; the soldier‚ the spouse‚ and the child(ren). The spouses and child(ren) of the deployed soldier are often referred to as the “unsung heroes” of military families‚ at all times of a deployment. In the military‚ the families are often placed in the background‚ but families are crucial to the soldier’s success. There are several million service members in the military today. 50% Under the age of 25 years old 85% Soldiers that are males 10% Dual parents* 70%
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College credits are received for BMT and technical training that can be carried over to the degree that one is pursuing. When soldiers are in BMT they are able to sign up for the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). To receive the MGIB they have to pay $100 a month for 12 months. This adds up to deliver you $37‚224 in education benefits when active duty is completed. Soldiers can also contribute to the kicker which is an extra $600 which will add $5‚400 to their total education benefits. While serving on
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Upon notification that we are receiving a new female soldier‚ the process of integration would not change. SPC Emily Hobson is a soldier and took the same oath as the rest of the section and should be treated the same: however‚ in the ARMY‚ you can “add” to‚ not take away. I would ensure to brief my section on the incoming personal and about some upcoming mandatory training that has to happen after SPC Hobson arrives. Upon arrival‚ I would have already determined who SPC Hobson’s sponsor will be
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Army. For example: the Army values and Soldier creed that all Soldiers are proud to learn and memorize displays this so well. Two excerpts from the Soldier creed displays this truth.” I am disciplined‚ physically and mentally tough‚ trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I am an expert and I am a professional.” There are two aspects of professionalism within the Army‚ being professional and maintaining professionalism. To be professional Soldiers must hold themselves to high standards
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Military and veteran’s pride themselves as being strong‚ confident‚ and resistant to emotional weakness. However‚ those traits inadvertently foster the stigma that soldiers who seek assistance are problematic and weak-minded. During my time of service‚ I realized that many soldiers did not seek help for fear of being discharged from their respective branches. During my time at Fort Wainwright‚ Alaska‚ I had difficulties adjusting to military life; it was my first time away from my family‚ I
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prison where Saddam Hussein housed his prisoners but during the Iraqi war U.S soldiers took hold of this prison using it as their own prison for suspected terrorist and people they believed to be aiding terrorist. However what went on behind the walls of this prison was nothing less than admiral behavior‚ on the part of the soldiers. Prisoners were abused‚ humiliated and treated as if their lives had no value. Soldiers took pictures of the acts smiling and laughing near dead bodies and prisoners
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case. Many soldiers are struggling with drug and alcohol addictions. This is not a new problem‚ “During a recent interview‚ Guelph addiction therapist Harry Vedelago‚ a history buff‚ noted the prevalence of alcohol and morphine during the First World War and the widespread‚ some would say epidemic‚ use of heroin during the Vietnam War.” (Guelph Mercury (ON)‚ 09/03/2011) Many soldiers are experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to their lack of coping skills. Soldiers are trained
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