serve as currency to finance their war effort . Unfortunately, this strategy led to high rates of inflation due to low confidence in the instruments, which resulted in food shortages that severely limited the South’s ability to properly supply its Army later in the war . On the Union side, the Federal government had a similar, but more balanced approach. They issued Treasury notes, but they required acceptance of these notes for all debts except for interest on government bonds making the…
My equivalent life experience essay can be broken down by the basis of the Army values loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Loyalty: I learned loyalty when I was young and on the Junior Olympic Water Polo Team. We were fifteen going to high school at the hype of testosterone and hormones raging, the time you get into partying, meeting girls, and get in fights. Our team didn’t do that we would always follow up with each other making sure we had good…
Hundred’s Year War. The multiple events leading up to Joan of Arc presenting to the Dauphin had left the French army discouraged and with poor morale. The people of France and the military were looking for a divine intervention and found it in Joan. Joan built trust in her troops through her confidence in the visions and voices directing her mission, her patriotism, her fearlessness, and integrity. She was at the front of every attack she had ordered and returned to the battlefield despite…
disagree with operations that our Armed Forces are conducting. However, it is the overarching theme of trust and transparency that boasts as a force multiplier and essential tool for Captains in the U.S. Army as well as the U.S. Armed Forces. References ADRP 1, The Army Profession. (2015). U.S. Army TRADOC. Department of Defense. Avci, H. (2005, June). Trust: An Essential Emotion in Interpersonal Relations and Cooperation. Retrieved from…
sons, and daughters. They have families and children. But when they answer the call of duty, they become extraordinary by sacrificing without fear to protect others. A hero has a plethora of values. Courage, selflessness, honor, righteousness, integrity, and endless sacrifice. The men and women we consider heroes are not…
obligation may also suffer due to issues within the units and amongst individual soldiers that may arise. One such issue is the increase in cases having to do with the Sexual Harassment/Assault Retention and Prevention (or SHARP) program within the Army. While this may seem like an extreme thing to say it is logically accurate, because, as one increases the number of females within these formerly largely male dominated units, the odds of a SHARP violations will automatically rise as well. By…
attraction, effort, and legitimacy are four personal characteristics that are important sources of power (pgs. 288-292). If I follow these characteristics I know this will assist me influencing subordinates as well as my colleagues. I have six years of army active duty and four years of air force reserve expertise. My variety of military experience will help guide me in looking at situations from a diverse point of view. I maintain I desirable characteristic. I never disrespect anyone even…
judgments in most cases. There are many elements of virtue ethics, but the two main ones that are important to military personnel are courage and integrity (Moelker & Olsthoorn, 2007). Courage and integrity are both highly regarded when serving as a military member. Dealing with the articles of the Code of Conduct, one must have courage and integrity in a time of war as Article IV and V state about the possibility of one becoming a prisoner of war (Defense.gov,…
August 20th 1986 AR 600-20 (Command Policy) was implemented into the Army Regulations. It wasn’t until March 18th 2008 when chapter 4 (Military Discipline and Conduct) par 4-14 was revised and implemented regarding “Relationships between Soldiers of different grade”. The AR strictly states “Soldiers of different grades must be cognizant that their interactions do not create an actual or clearly predictable perception of undue familiarity between an officer and an enlisted Soldier, or between an…
such as promotions and awards. Over time the tendency of being late can affect your salary and cause unnecessary stress financially and corrupt your moral conduct causing you to settle it as being a “Norm.” The Army strives to create a sense of values that soldiers need to adhere by. Integrity is one such value that pertains to the overall picture of why I need to be on time for duty. I need to be honest with myself about my place in the unit and how…