Platoon Argumentative Essay If you’ve ever had an ethical dilemma related to upholding the Army Values, let me first warn you that this will not be your last ethical dilemma. Second, let me provide you with purpose, direction, and motivation to uphold the Army’s Standards to influence your decision. During the Vietnam War prompting this question to a second lieutenant may have been challenging due to little interest in prosecuting Vietnam war crimes. However, since the War Crimes Act of 1996 this law has enforced breaches of the Geneva Conventions to be processed according to policy. Risk are inherent among soldiers in the military, therefore understanding what soldiers represent should empower them to uphold the standards, live the Army Values …show more content…
Referring to ADP 1 chapter 2-17, “Army professionals are duty-bound to uphold their oath, embody the Soldier’s Creed and Army Civilian Creed, and instill the Army Values in themselves and others. This is our collective ethos – the moral principles that define our profession. The gentlemen in Sergeant Barnes’s platoon lacked the Army Values, which led them to lower standards. (Army Publishing Directorate, 2012) It is the responsibility of all soldiers to ensure that war crimes are being reported. According to AR 190-8 war crimes committed by or against EW/RP should be reported to the supporting element of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC). Also, according to chapter 5-1 of AR 190-8,” The CI will be especially protected against all acts of violence, insults and public curiosity, bodily injury, reprisals of any kind, sexual attack such as rape, forced prostitution, or any form of indecent assault.” (Enemy Prisoners of War, Retained Personnel, Civilian Internees and Other Detainees,