To me‚ the Army is more than just the greatest force in the world sworn to protect our beloved country. It is that small glimpse of hope that you cling on to for dear life when times are tough. In all honesty I believe that the Army saved my life. A couple years ago I started my first year of college and I thought it was going to be the best time of my life‚ but I was wrong. The classes were not the bad part‚ it was the fact that it was so expensive and the loans just kept piling up. In order
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to let Rhodes join the army given that he was the sole provider for their family. Eliza Rhodes eventually agreed to let Rhodes join the army. He met up with Levi Carr‚ a friend from school‚ and signed up for Rhode Island’s Second Regiment of Volunteers. Eventually‚ and even though he had no clue what the post entailed‚ he was elected First Sergeant of his Regiment. Rhodes was asked to be the clerk during the selection process for the First Light Infantry. He was told by Major John S. Slocum – later
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work. To be accountable would mean being willing to accept responsibility for ones actions. Being accountable shows moral discipline and portrays maturity. Accountability also correlates with knowing where a certain person resides currently or in the future. In the Army accountability represents organization‚ discipline‚ and control. Accountability becomes an obligation when you join the Army‚ it benefits every party involved. The importance of obligation with the Army. Your obligations given to
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Why Accountability is Important Accountability is very important in the Army. Accountability is taking responsibility for your actions and your items. By meaning what you say‚ saying what you mean‚ and doing what you say‚ when you say you will do it. By keeping track of all my items and equipment I can always be ready for anything that is needed of me by my country‚ my superiors‚ or other servicemen. Being accountable means being dependable. Where my country‚ my superiors and fellow servicemen
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In today’s army‚ being on time can be a paramount activity. Consequences for not showing up on time can be disasterous. In a normal job‚ you get up‚ go to work‚ and come home‚ and that is the limit of the level of involvement. The army is not one of those jobs. In the army‚ we are constantly training our mind and bodies for a combat environment. In such an environment‚ the level of involvement must be much higher. It is understood that any mistake‚ however seemingly small can have extreme consequences
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he March of the Bonus Army on the capital was for the World War I veterans to receive money for their service in the war. Here are some facts of the “March of the Bonus Army”. One of the first facts was this was all made by the World War I veterans. The march on Washington D.C. was a very serious change in our government. The government would not pay their wages that are due to them from the loss they suffered at war. They were not aware of what was going on in the U.S.. Walter was the leader
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The Profession of Arms Summary CPT Monica Rivera 07 June 2013 The Army White Paper addresses issues which centralized on the professionalism the Army has gone through the past decade of persistent conflict. It is not the final word on professionalism it is rather the beginning of understanding the management of transition and change within the Profession of Arms. It addresses issues related to professionalism from the perspectives of ethic and trust. It places the responsibilities to maintain
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Continental Army June 14‚ 1775 the Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. Formed by colonies that became the United States of America‚ and established by a resolution of the Continental Congress‚ it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in their revolt against the rule of Great Britain. It was commanded by General George Washington‚ Commander in Chief‚ throughout the war (Wikipedia.com). The idea of creating an Army began on
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expertise‚ honorable service‚ esprit de corps‚ and stewardship are the five characteristics of the Army Profession.1 Each characteristic contains its own level of significance in the Army. It’s arguable that no characteristic can be more prestigious than the other. However‚ my experience in the Army has taught me that all these characteristics can be tied to trust. Trust is the blood that allows the Army to thrive‚ supplying life both to its surrounding people and to its internal organization. Trust
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FOREWORD BY THE HEAD OF THE ARMY Humans are naturally team players‚ we all seek the company of others and like to share our experiences. The British Army is the ultimate team. It has an excellent reputation across the World‚ which is built on trust. A lot is expected of you as a British Soldier; you will be required to serve in dangerous places‚ risk your life for your teammates and put up with uncomfortable conditions. Our Values and Standards are essential to the British Army‚ they define what the British
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