and required that a surgeon and two sugeon mates accompanied each regiment on the field. Although this may have helped a little‚ soldiers where still dying from dieseases such as pneumonia‚ dysentery and smallpox. It wasnt until General George Washington petitioned the Continental Congress to establish what he called "the Hospital": a general medical corps for soldiers. This was set up to serve an Army of 20‚000 with four surgeons‚ an apothecary‚ 20 surgeon’s mates‚ one clerk‚ a storekeeper and
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this essy you read 3 diffrent stories about how soldiers did there duty and then i will give you 3 stories on how not doing your duty as soldier affects the team. You will also read about leadership duty and how it can either help the lower enlisted or break the lower enlisted. So be prepeared to get some knowledge dropped on and also to learn how you as a leader should think about how it affects joe. Story 1: this story is about a young soldier who was some what squared away. He has been in the
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1777‚ George Washington decided to set up a winter camp at Valley Forge. The area was about eighteen miles northwest of Philadelphia making it a good place to stay and watch over the British troops. The men build huts large enough to house twelve soldiers at a time. Unfortunately‚ the men slept on the straw and mud floors while being exposed to the freezing weather. Health‚ housing and supplies were critical topics in the camp. The men enlisted only for either six or nine months at a time and when
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chaplaincy. This paper is a review of some of the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats of the chaplaincy. Strengths Chaplains were taken more seriously during the medieval times‚ especially before a soldier goes into battle. Their role was integral in preparing the soldier or commander in battle whether through encouraging or receiving viaticum. Thus leading to a solidified position for years to come mandated in law. More About a century before the celebration of the Fourth Lateran
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members because of its history‚ mission‚ capabilities‚ and the respect it has earned in the service of the Nation. A reflection of that pride is visible in the customs‚ courtesies‚ and traditions the Army holds. Adherence to them connects us with soldiers throughout America’s history.The Army has its own customs‚ both official and social. Some have been handed down from the distant past while others are of comparatively recent origin. Those customs that endure stand on their own merits. As a long
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definition means an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility. Every soldier is responsible to perform all assigned duties in a proficient manner‚ and those who neglect this responsibility will be held accountable. It is crucial to the success of the military to instill accountability into each and every one of their service members. The concept of accountability is so strictly enforced because the failure of one soldier to do its part could result in the failure of team’s entire mission. Accountability
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variety of reasons. The most common use of it in my case would be to evaluate my soldiers’ performance at the end of every month. A lot of planning and thinking goes into it because I have to take into consideration that whatever I decide to write would ultimately have an effect on my soldiers’ careers. Therefore‚ before I begin to write the evaluation‚ I must take notes throughout the month of how well my soldiers are performing their everyday duties. Being proactive and doing the right thing
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Officer’s (NCO) job. The enlisted soldier is responsible for all items issued to him or her such as a weapon‚ Night Vision Goggles (NVG’s)‚ clothing‚ a vehicle‚ a field manual (FM)‚ medication‚ or Basic Initial Issue (BII). The NCO’s responsibility is to make sure that the soldier is accountable for such items and can retrieve those items when needed‚ so that he can report it to his higher command. Accountability also includes the most important piece of equipment the soldier him or herself. Anything
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It states in the Phantom Warrior Standard book that every soldier obtains upon arrival to Fort Hood that‚ “Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is vital to maintain military discipline. Respect to seniors will be extended at all times.” I have apparently disrespected a fellow soldier of higher ranking than myself. I was asked to not walk and smoke at the same time after taking three steps to hand off a set of the keys that unlock the conex. But because it was only three steps I took it as
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Kipling’s “Danny Deever” explores the harsh reality of military life through a description of Deever’s execution which features the blind obedience soldiers must have to their superiors and the emphasis placed on military honor. The poem begins as the soldiers are “turned out” from their beds to witness the execution of Deever. These new and inexperienced soldiers‚ collectively referred to as “Files-on-Parade‚” ask the superior Colour-Sergeant questions regarding the proceedings; however‚ they receive no
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