Military rank

Feudalism: Military One of the most important factors of feudalism was the military. The Knights )were members of the military. Their role was to fight and protect the king. The military also contained ex-Carolingian soldiers and tribal warriors who became knights. (Pattie)Knights were highly trained specialized warriors in the Military.(GECOSAF4) To be a knight, a young man would have to go through years of training. The vassals were also a key part of the military because they were the…

The Army Profession and Challenges in the Civilian-Military Relations The United States Army is arguably the most powerful Army in the world. Its endurance from the Cold War era to current unconventional conflicts of the modern day has proven its resiliency. The United States Army is undoubtedly a profession, and the leaders in the United States Army have critical and important role, ADRP1 defined and described the Army Profession and the Army Ethic as “Army Profession – A unique vocation of…

Uniforms in the Civil War The Union The Union Army’s Uniform was inspired by France’s military uniforms. The uniform had many variations across different troops and soldiers. During the Civil War, supplies were very limited so it was hard to get materials and fabric. Because of this, people in the army had to put together their own outfit resulting in varying uniforms. The Union Army: Service and Campaign Uniform The Union Army’s service and campaign consisted of a black felt hat that had one…

orders important to the military lifestyle? Let me start answering this question by giving the definition of an order from the Merriam Webster Dictionary. Military Order: A command proceeding from a military superior. After hearing this definition many people immediately jump to the complaining and judging stage of following instruction. Comments such as, “Why would I follow one man’s opinion,” or “only certain orders apply to me,” are common place among lower ranks in the military. The catch…

As an Airmen First Class I carry with me a military perspective which can be manifested in many ways. Already being in the Air Force, I have learned leadership skills and have been adjusted to the culture and know what it takes to be an enlisted airman who is also a maintainer on the AWACS. M.Sgt. Osborne, my military training instructor had implanted leadership in every one of us back in Lackland Air Force base San Antonio TX. I demonstrated my leadership during PT, where I would motivate my…

Introduction The military is a very complex and diverse place of work in the United States. The Code of Conduct in the military is one of the most important documents that an armed forces member whether it be civilian or military has to read and follow. In this essay there will be a discussion on the armed forces’ Code of Conduct. Morals and ethics in the military will also be discussed in this essay. As Dr. Jim Tonor states (2000), “ethics is not for sissies.” In the military individuals…

live it do not understand it. They are the 1%. They are the American Soldier. In this essay, I will give you a small snippet their way of life. You will get a better understanding of their jargon, brotherhood, and what it means to live within a military culture. What is a Soldier? Mainstream media portrays Soldiers as “door-kickers” and uneducated; and also, highly respected and well trained. The truth is, they are all of these things, yet so much more. GoArmy.com defines a Soldier as:…

Women in the military The women's right to fight on the front lines had been highly debated for years. With countries all over the world relieving their ban on combat roles being open to women there are now many questions. To find out about this issue, I asked three of these questions: What are the pros of women serving on the front? What are the cons? What are other countries laws around this topic? The cons of women serving on the front lines Women serving in frontline combat roles…

Have you ever wondered why the Army calls itself a profession? Let’s think about that for a minute. The Army calls itself a Profession stated in the student handout (2010) “earn the trust of their clients through their ethics which is their means of motivation and self-control” (p.2). The Human Resource Sergeant plays a role in supporting the Army’s culture. The Army Profession relies on trust. Trust is the firm belief in the reliability or strength of someone or something. The American…

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 are ultimately crying out for help. Good leaders treat people with dignity and respect. I…