Military Discipline Essay

This past summer I set out to finish a goal I set many years beforehand. I began scouts in 1st grade, and since the beginning I set my goal to achieve the highest rank in scouting, the eagle scout award. This rank is the most difficult to achieve, but also the most respected in the scouting program. Becoming an eagle scout is a true symbol of a boy finally growing into a man. Before a scout can even start on this great task, they must obtain all of the other ranks before it. During this…

On January 21, 1961, President-elect John F. Kennedy delivered his now famous inaugural address to millions of anxious Americans as they patiently waited for a glimpse into the vision that Kennedy held for the United States. In a dramatic attempt to galvanize the nation and usher in a new era, Kennedy boldly proclaimed "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you¬¬¬¬- ask what you can do for your country". Without question, there are hundreds of compelling reasons for…

Army leaders are responsible for a litany of tasks intended to care for Soldiers, their families, equipment, mission accomplishment, training, and a multitude of other charges. From the specialist first assigned as a team leader to the four star General designing full-scale war, all carry the title of leader. Both are answerable to another leader who is responsible for the same issues and more. Direct leadership is the first level of leadership. Defined as hands on, face-to-face leadership,…

When I was ten years old my mother sat me down to inform me that I had an older brother that I didn’t know about. From the day that I met him he became one of my best friends. His name was John W. Mele we had different fathers but that didn’t matter. John came to visit us one day and he told me he was joining the Army. He went off to complete basic training, and advance individual training to become a 12B. Once his training was done and he was stationed at his first unit he came to visit me…

life was very difficult and societies were struggling to strive with poverty and disease striking every manor. During this time militaries were a huge part of society developing, as Armies would revolve around equipment and structure to operate on a battlefield which is shown in some very important battles during the Medieval ages. A large part of militaries in the Middle Ages was the equipment that they used In most battles basic foot soldiers would carry either short swords or…

This article describes the meaning of a Professional as one who develops expertise over time through extensive training, knowledge and practices. Army leaders and Soldiers alike develop their own type of experiences and knowledge in their skill sets. Put together experience and knowledge create a professional force that has proven to outlast the enemy. Without that, the Army may not be as effective. One major role of the Army Profession of Arms is that of the Human Resource Sergeant.…

have held significant roles in the military. These positions were strictly support based, for example nurses and clerks. According to an article called Women in the Military, “nearly one-fifth of the armed forces today is made up of females”. (women in the military). Over the years the roles and the amount of women who served has changed dramatically. According to Women in the Military, “during World War I there were roughly 23,000 women who severed in the military. That number grew during World…

The leadership role as a non-commissioned officer is in such great contrast to the typical leadership role of an aviation Warrant Officer. I think for me, and probably most others this was and is a huge source of frustration. My NCO leadership was as a section leader in the infantry in the Marines. My experience there is separated by several degrees from my current position. It is hard to really compare this to an Army aviation NCO, and even harder to compare to my role as an Army aviation…

Completing assigned tasks and set goals is always the priority to the overall success of a platoons intended mission as well as increasing longevity of the life and health of all soldiers in the squadron. “To accomplish given task, an organizations’ leader and or leaders must efficiently and effectively carry out the primary management functions of decision making, supervising, and making the most of an organization manpower and allocated resources (Mintzberg, 1979). “In doing so leaders can…

conformity in that time. However, Australian women showed their possibility and had did a great effort on society during WW2 that they were the same as important as men. Military Before 1939, in Australia, there were many official restrictions on women’s choices at all times and especially they were not permitted to work in military. It resulted in only domestic or unskilled jobs…