United States Army Reserve

Self-regulation Self-regulation is very important, as cited from Davis-Laack (2014) “A critical building block of resilience is self-regulation, which is also known as self-control, self-discipline, or willpower.” This part of the resilience is help to solve the soldier current problem and to maintain the motivation through the route to the goal. This route depends on the problem and the soldier current position. First he or she should know what is the real problem. Problem solving During PRT…

My leadership philosophy includes all of the Army Values. The value I lean towards most is respect; treat others as you would want them to treat you. If I want my opinion valued, then I should value others’ opinions. If I want to be able to approach a Soldier with an issue, I need to be approachable and honest. I should set the example for my Soldiers. I feel that Soldiers should be counseled for both good and bad performances. I like to be kept in the loop about what’s going on within the unit…

Out of the thirteen leadership traits tact is one of the most effective in leading troops and fostering comraderie within small units.Tact is the ability to say something or lay out a plan without being to forcefull or offending anyone. It is the key to leading and having a plan carried out in a quick and efficent manner.Without tact you would be unable to lay out a plan or idea without offending or having everyone involved understand exactly what you want.Another facet of tact is the ability…

My desire and interest in pursuing a career is nursing is relatively new, but I have realized that this desire has been slowly brewing for years. As far back as I can remember I have wanted to do something that helped others and made a difference somewhere. While in high school I was a lifeguard and I contemplated being a firefighter or an emergency medical technician (EMT) for a while, I researched requirements and how I could progress in the field over time. Upon completion of high school I…

general and the peach blossoms are some of the most important symbolisms. The drum is a major symbolism because the drum is the symbolisation of the heart of the army. With the drum being the heart of the army, it shows that even though it may not look like the best position, it is still important. The drum keeps the soldiers in the army at the correct pace when marching into battle while the General can’t. With these examples, it is very clear that the drum is a very important symbolism. The…

Since 2001, the United States special operations forces have been fighting the war on terror. It remains the longest war in American history. The decision to go to war with Iraq was unpopular with the American people, and for those who supported it in congress faced a political backlash. The president received authorization from Congress to declare war on Iraq due to their alleged involvement in the Sep 11 attack and their alleged possession of Weapons of Mass Destructions. On May 19, 2003,…

The priorities from the garrison environment are still required. Soldiers still need all the aspects of Army life from the garrison environment; but if there is only time to fight the enemy, the garrison life has to be set aside. Questions about and having to explain every minute detail must be set aside. A Soldier’s understanding of an order or instruction…

Ethos, or Army Values to gain an insight into the NCO’s role as a professional in The Profession of Arms. “No one is more professional than I” (U.S. Army: Army Values, 2016), represents more than an opening statement, but one filled with a history of expertise, commitment, and accountability that has been achieved through the specialized training and responsibility brought on by this role. The article, An Army White Paper: The Profession of Arms, addresses the role of the United States Army as…

Samurai and Knights What were the characteristics of the Samurai and Knight culture? The Samurai were part of a warrior culture that was unique to Japan. The samurai followed a code of honor called Bushido. Bushido emphasized loyalty and honor over all others to their nobles. The samurai was to show respect to…

In the year 1985 and I had just joined the army. I was only 15 at this time and was wanting to serve my country even if it meant i'd never see my family again. For 17 years I lived and served and in the year 2000 I married the love of my life Helen Salenko. But now i’m getting off topic, let's go back to when I first enrolled I thought it would be easy and rewarding but I was so very wrong. We were worked how hardest to get in shape we would run until we couldn't feel our legs anymore and then…