From the lesson of training, I also realized the weight that officers hold when it comes to building trust, motivating, and pushing their soldiers. They are going to expect the utmost level of skill as well as professionalism that you must provide as an officer. In return, it is your right to expect the same level of excellence from your soldiers, being there to push them above the standard and holding them to being experts and professionals. This is a trait that no matter how skilled you or your soldiers may be, there will always be room for constant improvement and
Walt Whitman’s “The Artilleryman’s Vision” and the letter to his mother are two pieces of work by the same author. The two pieces of work share some key differences. Other than being two different types of works, there differences go deeper than that. The characters and settings are both very different and yet, they still manage to to seem similar. They also have completely different writing styles and choice of words due to the different writing styles.
Returning to the 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) to assume command as the brigade commander brings me much joy to be reunited with great Non-Commission Officers and Officers that I have previously served with. Unfortunately, this brigade is no longer the brigade I remember when I commanded a battalion within the 4th ABCT not so long ago. In the last 30 days, I have had the opportunity to observe the ABCT and review a multitude of historical documents to assess the state of the brigade. During my observation, I believe the critical leadership problem in the 4th ABCT’s is the lack of vision for the brigade. Therefore, this critical problem has led to other challenging issues within the brigade.
The Squad consists of ten seniors, five juniors, and two sophomores. Although very selective, the squad has shown me what true brotherhood really is and what tradition means to the academy. Whether it was countless hours in the school court practicing for a drill, or spending long nights around a campfire at a squad members cabin, brotherhood has truly become a part of me and will carry me through
“It's a lovely fucking war. Bravo Six out” The differences and similarities between Mary Ann Bell and Bunny There are some very unique connections between Oliver Stone's film Platoon and Tim O'Brien's book The Things They Carried. For one both Stone and O'Brien served in the Vietnam War. Another instance is the type of environment that veterans of the Vietnam War fought in.
2. Are you enrolled in school and furthering your education in some capacity, whether it be certifications and or a degree(s), and tracking your education needed for your military career? 3. Are you happy? Taking an interest in the lives of your Soldiers on a broad scope I believe is important to ensuring that they are in good standing overall, comfortable in the path
We all understand how to be a good Soldier. We must not only know those values, we must encompass them. As Dempsey says; (2010) “The Army Ethic begins with the moral values the Army defends” (p. 12). As a Human Resources Sergeant in the Profession of Arms, we have a calling. We have been called upon to take care of so many in so many different ways.
Communicate effectively with my subordinates, never leave my soldiers uninformed, stand to protect my soldiers in any cost, and always place their needs above my own
Within the comitatus there are important tropes which are vital to the success of the comitatus; these include boasting following a win in battle and the boasting about weapons which would have been gifted from the King or high Lords. Courage and fortitude as each individual member has to possess these traits for the whole unit to be as strong as they can be. Also the importance of upholding a reputation is a vital part of the comitatus as it reminds the current men in the comitatus of those who had been before them and the accomplishments that can be achieved through a strong comitatus. In addition, the importance of upholding the reputation of the comitatus also acts as a signifier to other men who they may engage in battle with, as a warning in order to avoid battle with them, thus saving lives. Within the comitatus there is a central focus, this is called the mead hall.
Another aspect to look at is the moral of the unit. Moral of soldiers must be intact to hold soldiers together in the harsh environments they may face. Soldiers are often asked to work for long hours in difficult situations. They are asked to deploy to foreign countries far from home and perform tasks many choose not to do. For a soldier and further a unit to succeed in these tasks their moral must remain high.
Many seem to over emphasize the many privileges gained as an officer and seem to completely overlook the ever more important duties that should be the true motivators. I must ensure to maintain this mindset. I must also remember to put “people first”. (Department of Defense, 1988) This will be a cornerstone in every decision I make.
“Discipline and pride build individual morale and a collective esprit de corps” resulting in high performance and conduct. Today, the legacy of esprit de corps is continuously promoted though customs, traditions and ceremonies; and is present in all levels of the Army profession. Contributions to esprit de corps can be manifested in: high motivation, teamwork, commitment to organization, and promotions to name a few. Having esprit de corps in a group not only boost morale, but it is also the driving force that helps lead to effective mission
Davannah Knatt Communication Communication is the imparting or exchanging of information. At the work place, communication verbally and nonverbally is extremely important. In order for the unit to effectively grow, we need to improve our communication and it starts with the leaders. Once the leaders communicate better then the soldiers will feel comfortable and this will create a nonhostile environment. Better communication within our unit would create a better morale.
These are just a few of the army values and how they play an important part in an effective leader and follower’s day to day
In order to learn more about military mind we can take a look at the United States Army; Warrior Ethos which are: i. I will always place the mission first. ii. I will never accept defeat. iii. I will never quit.
