Like the crafty women that they proved themselves to be, not only were they able to evade capture, they were able to walk right out of the British soldiers immediate grasp. Champion was delayed by a British sentry while carrying a military missive to George Washington. She managed to convince the sentry that “waking his superior officer” was not worth the repercussions. Like any gullible man in the presence of a witty woman, he was convinced she posed no threat and let her go. Little…
Stewardship of the Army Profession and Civilian-Military Relations There are five core characteristics that compose the Army profession; trust, honorable service, military expertise, stewardship, and esprit de corps (Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) 1, The Army Profession, 2015, p. 6-1). While all are critical to maintaining a healthy Army, stewardship, as described in ADRP 1 chapter 6, is the central tenant I believe keeps the other four alive. Stewardship is the act of taking care…
U.S. Marine socializes recruits through boot camp where Marines learn leadership and command process. They are socialized to acknowledge higher rank and the proper authority that helps in the military mission. During boot camp, they discover the purpose of a well-coordinated team, group loyalty, and interdependence. Socialization discourages individual effort, pride, and inculcates the values and the right attitudes to work with others in order to succeed and for survival in the mission. The…
Basic ROTC is the only component required by a tertiary (college) level student to have completed as requirement for completion of the National Service Training Program. Military subjects are provided similar to how military instructions are conducted in the service academies and graduates are automatically enlisted in the reserve force of the particular service branch (Army) administering the training. Advance ROTC is purely voluntary in nature and that Advance ROTC Cadets are provided a…
In fact in the United States in October of 2015 two women passed ranger school, however, at the time women were not eligible to infantry service and so could not immediately join the ranks of the rangers, but later in the same year Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered the military to open all positions to women (Evans, Lederman); giving First Lieutenant Shaye Haver and Captain Kristen Griest the chance to serve their country as they have been trained to do (Evans). While CNS News, which reported…
translates to mean that I belong to the most distinguished and respected military power in the history of the world. This is not to be taken lightly. The United States of America is unmatched in its capacity to provide and execute control of the land, air, and sea both above and below in addition to administering humanitarian relief to those in need. America’s Navy dominates the nautical environment; and I, as a member of its ranks, endeavor to fully provide it with the due esteem and…
Management and Leadership Comparison Introduction In the Army, behavior is governed by a strict set of rules and regulations. The military has shaped my leadership and management style. The Holy Spirit has worked in my life to transform my weakness into strengths to become a better Soldier and leader. This paper discusses the influence of leadership, leadership principles, and strategies for management and leadership development. Influences of Leadership Employee job satisfaction and performance…
Army uniforms are the uniforms which can be easily recognized. Military attire always reflects. British soldiers are best known for their hardihood. There bright red uniform, with the white cross belts and brass are the sign that they are part of England Army. Soldiers were trained to fight the battle with the help of camouflage. 1. Patent leather combat- These are the boots which don’t require any polishing and they are worn with any formal wear. 2. Paratrooper- These boots have zippers and…
Reinstating The Military Draft Reinstating the military draft is a topic that creates a lot of discussion. The military draft is a system that requires individuals between eighteen and twenty five years old to enlist and serve in the military if eligible to join the service after assessment. Drafted men and women undergo months of training and are sent to wars or assigned to designations in the military. Reinstating the military draft is beneficial because national security is assured, the…
The United States Military is one of the largest organizations in the world, and as such the quality of leadership plays a vital role in ensuring either success or failure. Units in the military are all under the ultimate command of a single individual: The President of the United States. However, a robust organizational infrastructure is in place that trickles down through several branches and layers until you arrive at the smallest team components, which are usually no larger than ten to…