this case‚ classical ethics will be used in analyzing unethical orders in the military. This means that different perspectives of moral issues will be discussed through the introduction of relativism‚ emotive and ethical egoism. Utilitarianism Utilitarianism favors a course of action that facilitates happiness. It can be considered as a form of consequential processes. According to this principle of classical ethical theory‚ utilitarianism refers to the moral value of an action though the determination
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Perhaps one of the biggest blocks of foundation for the military is the ability to lead and follow orders. Without the will to follow‚ soldiers would do as they will‚ not what they are told to do. When people are told what they need to do it is usually by someone that has experience in whatever field they may be in‚ if they fail to follow those simple orders given to them chaos can erupt by lack of communication and possibly failure to get the mission done. The US army is one of the oldest groups
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wrong is one centuries old and continues to be relevant day by day. In issues concerning the military and acts of war‚ this struggle takes on new meaning. The ethics of military orders quickly become a problem when studying right and wrong. The problem ethics raise concerning military orders is solved using the theory of utilitarianism‚ and though opposed by ethical relativism‚ in this situation utilitarianism is the answer. The study of morality is called ethics. Morality is made up of the
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When one enlists in the united states military‚ they take the following oath I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies‚ foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me‚ according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. When one takes that oath they sear to
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the importance of following orders is crucial. when following orders you should do so as commanded. it is important to follow orders‚ for the orders might better you and help you with the situation your in. in my situation I decided not to wear my fleece nor Gortex or gloves‚ even though I was commanded to. I decided the fact that I wasn’t cold to disobey a order which was given by the sergeant. disobeying an order can lead to many things. disobeying orders can lead to disciplinary actions or Consequences
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The issue of following military orders from higher ranking military officials that may be unethical has been a disturbing and controversial issue over many years and decades. Many soldiers and service members in general have been put into a situation where they were given in order‚ knowing well that the situation isn’t right but cannot disobey. The leader giving the order in all likelihood may threaten or set out stiff punishment on to the individual who did not follow the order or hesitates to
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and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me‚ according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. That is the Oath we take when joining the United States Army. Military discipline and effectiveness is built on the foundation of obedience to orders. Recruits are taught to obey‚ immediately and without question‚ orders from their superiors‚ right from day-one of boot camp. Military members who fail to obey
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WEEK 3 Discussion Question 1: Just Following Orders? Do you believe the sentence she received is just? Wasn’t she simply following orders? Why did Ms. Vinson make the ethical decisions that she made? In my opinion‚ from the two articles read I do not believe that the sentence of 5 months in prison that Ms Vinson received coincided with her level of involvement. Ms Vinson was the Senior of Corporate Reporting Department; for two years she chooses to continue to misrepresent and inflate
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The importance of following orders in a time of war. 1. Team member 2. Discipline 3. Causalities Conclusion: Following Orders in the Armed Services in a Time of War By: Pv2 Beasley Imagine being in an authoritative position in a war. Sounds cool right? Now imagine if your subordinates didn’t follow the orders you put out to them
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The Importance of Following Orders Following orders is of the utmost importance in the military. Obedience is what enables the military to operate in an organized and effective manner which is clearly very important during challenging military situations. While an individual can question the notion of obedience in daily life‚ this luxury is often not available in the military where the grand goals and aims require smooth internal functioning and hierarchical coordination. Indeed‚ many of the standards
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