skill, with competence and character. After nearly a decade of war the Army has decided to focus on creating professionals rather than just creating warriors. Leaders have realized the importance of being a professional and want to ensure that every soldier and civilian member of the Army understands the same importance. Therefore, the Army has begun implementing the Profession of Arms. “The Army is an American Profession of Arms, a vocation comprised of experts certified in the ethical applications…
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knowledge of his profession”. The armed forces ensures that Soldiers knowledge is developed throughout their military services. It is essential that only individuals that are mentally and physical fit are members of the military force. This is why a profession like ours is consider a calling, not a job. Throughout this paper I am going to discuss what it means to be a profession of arms in the military, what it means to be a professional Soldier in the Army. Profession of arms For the Army to be a profession…
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The Role of the HR Sergeant in the Profession of Arms This essay touches on a few elements addressing the importance of the role of the Human Resources Sergeant in the Profession of Arms. Some areas covered are: What it means to be a Profession, the Balancing Role of the Profession's Leaders, the Army Professional Culture, and the HR Sergeant's Role in the Army Profession. What it means to be a profession There are many professions in the world today to include doctors, engineers, and scientists…
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characteristics within the Army By CPT Victor A. Colon Ramirez Around the world, there are hundreds of professions with different scopes, however, there are constant arguments about whether the Army is a profession or not. The profession of arms protects and defends our country, and our allies from hostile environments. Despite the known purpose, however, there are debatable characteristics that define the Army as a profession. The Army by definition meets and exceeds the term “profession”, it carries an…
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There are many codes of ethics for all sorts of different fields of work. In my case, I fall under two separate categories. In the Army we are held to the 7 Army Core Values, code of conduct, and because I am a combat medic I must maintain an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification which has its own civilian Code of Ethics. The seven Army core values are Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. All of these go hand in hand with the EMT code of…
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an Army instructor of advanced leadership, continuously exhibiting ethically sound characteristics is a critical task needed in order to achieve a professional and positive learning environment. Understanding the meaning of ethics in the Army and how professional ethics guide an individual’s actions as well as an industry standard, educators in the classroom can see how an ethically sound environment is important to encourage positive learning. Since the infant stages of the Continental Army, ethics…
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dialog. Distribution: Distribution is unlimited. Yet, the material in this paper is intended primarily as a resource for the leaders of the Raider Brigade. It can be referenced in the context of discussion and training, but not cited as official Army policy or doctrine. Feedback and Participation: Comments on this White Paper should be sent to the Raider Brigade Chaplain at 767-7492 or george.wallace@consus.army.mil or to the Brigade Chaplain NCOIC at keith.d.wright@conus.army.mil. Authorship:…
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Averie Montgomery Leah Stone Challenge 1 April 26, 2024 The Love of a Father “No love is greater than that of a father for his son”- Dan Brown. Starship Troopers and Return of the Jedi are two popular Science Fiction stories. In Starship Troopers the protagonist of the story, Johnny Rico, enlisted in the military, in spite of his father's wishes and plans for him. In Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader, Father of Luke Skywalker, wants Luke to join the dark side. In both these stories, the fathers are…
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From 2003 to 2006AbuGhraib prison was a US Army detention center for captured Iraqis. An investigation into the treatment of detainees at the prison was prompted by the discovery of graphic photos depicting guards abusing detainees in 2003. The facility was located nearBaghdad on 280 acres.At the height of the scandal, the prison held up to 3,800 detainees.Most of the detainees lived in tents in the prison yards(CNN Library).Spec. Joe Darbywas a U.S. Army Reservist serving as a Military Police (M…
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spanned over forty years and with three different armed forces: The Colonial Militia, the Continental Army, and the United States Army. Throughout his decades of service, Washington’s ranks included Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, General, Lieutenant General, and General of the Armies of the United States. Because of his noteworthy military career, George Washington is credited for his key importance in the early history of the United States. A career that can be divided into three significant periods:…
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