Military Discipline Essay

The Roman Military connects to a lot of things because if the Roman Empire did not have the military power they had, the Roman Empire would not have conquered as many places as they did. Most emperors either lead or fought in the army like Julius Caesar, Aurelian, Vespasian, Augustus and Hadrian. Hadrian was good emperor because he admired the Greek architecture and he established cities throughout the Balkan Peninsula, Egypt, Asia Minor and Greece. To prevent the military troops from…

1) Why do I want to be a military officer? Different people have different reasons for joining the armed forces. However, for me it has always been very simple, I see it as the highest form of patriotism. People choose different avenues to show their love for their country. However, most of them are not ready to pay the ultimate price. My desire to be a military officer is driven by my love for this country and the need to serve it and its people. Serving others has always been part of my…

Through my military career I have been told the importance of mission readiness and how much of an impact it can have on the unit if one soldier is not up to standard. The other solders must not only continue working on the load they have but also pic up my slack. Not being fully mission capable waste time and energy of my peers, my NCOs and the officers in my unit. I must do better as a soldier I am A specialist looking to go to the promotion board in January but I made a private mistake.…

In Michel Foucault’s book Discipline and Punish, he writes of the dramatic increase in military effectiveness as a result of changes in the methods of discipline. These changes “increases the skill of each individual, coordinates these skills, accelerates movements, increases fire power, broadens the fronts of attack without reducing their vigour, increases the capacity for resistance” (210). Foucault also states that before these changes, military discipline was merely a device used as a means…

being apart of something much bigger than myself. I can see all 14 Principles of Management by Henri Fayol being implemented in everyday work. The three that stand out most to me are Authority and Responsibility, Discipline, and Unity of Command. Authority and Responsibility in the military comes is determined by what rank you are. The higher the rank, the more authority you have, which in turn means the more responsibility you will have. Authority and responsibility works hand and hand with…

professionals within the United States Military. Drill and ceremony is a tradition within the United States Military profession, it’s a way of combining tradition to create unit cohesion. How it is done is basically “a correctly delivered command will be understood by everyone in the unit. Correct commands have a tone, cadence, snap that demand willing, correct, and immediate response.” Drill and ceremony has been passed down within the United States military from the past to the modern era of…

sedition, the increasingly strained relationship between Soldiers and organizational leaders, and an overall climate that seemed to foster criminal activity. His critique painfully painted a picture of the US Army as it reached a deplorable state of discipline and readiness. The question then begs, what were the proximate causes that enabled this downward spiral? After further analysis, it appears the majority of these problems can be contributed to three proximate causes: the promotion of…

The historical context of nationalism dates back to the late eighteenth century as the French Revolution and time of enlightenment, helped society realize the importance of the ideal nation of arms and the emphasis on discipline within its military. The interest in one’s nation was now a derived concept of bound independent ideas of its people driven by the aspirations to the whole of a nation and the loyalty and patriotism for one’s count. The foundation of nationalism, shaped by social,…

Following directions in the military in certain situations can be life or death, if not followed correctly. Certain jobs like, the infantry or the artillery, following directions is very important and vital for mission success. If one person doesn’t do their part then it could lead to the potential mission failure but a mistake that will be difficult for everyone to bear with the death of a comrade. Infantry for example relies on squad cohesion and total discipline with the task at hand.…

(1985 – 1995), the United States Army Reserves (USAR) (2010 – 2012) and the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) (2012 – Present). During this 14 year timeframe I developed the morals and values that shaped me into a better, well rounded, Soldier. My military background added a knowledge base that cannot be learned in our educational system. Throughout my career, I have seen good and bad leadership. The issue of toxicity within our ranks cannot be tolerated and I believe leaders who perpetrate it…