Women In The Military Essay

There is a significant difference between the ranks of enlisted military members and those who are commissioned as officers. Besides titles and rank insignia, officers carry a heavy burden and responsibility with their job; leading everyone under them. This is not a duty that many can accept and perform successfully, as the training to become an officer proves. Months upon months of rigorous physical and mental training, followed by years of proving themselves to their men and women. Some will lead their members (in this case Marines) into battle, into direct combat. Because they are charged with this ultimate responsibility, they deserve the upmost of respect from all lesser ranks. Enlisted men and women must adhere to the rules of honor, …show more content…
There must be no hesitation in carrying out orders. We, as enlisted Marines, must carry out any order given to us by an officer without hesitation or challenging the order, so that the mission is carried out in a successful and efficient manner. If we were to let the simple courtesies of saluting fall by the way side, there wouldn’t be as significant of a difference between enlisted and officer. Without that visible difference, what would make enlisted-men think that they must carry out the …show more content…
As Marines, we pride ourselves on our traditions and keeping to them, while the other branches have forgotten what it means to have respect and honor. As Marines, it is our job to honor our officers, our leaders because of the job they are tasked with. In the future, we need to keep to our courtesies at all times and adhere to our rules and regulations so that simple mistakes are not