This monograph examines the role of contemporary media, especially television, in the Middle East and the United States. The object is to highlight similarities and differences, with an eye to selective comparative analysis. To preclude voluminous...
In an effort to explain how the military can better engage the media, this paper provides insights to the question, “How can the U.S. military proactively engage the domestic media in the planning and execution of military operations?” By...
Ethics are standards by which one should act based on values. When a Soldier is actively engaged in combat those values can be subjective and never ending, based upon your beliefs. In the Army we pitch core beliefs such as duty, honor, and...
As Army Leadership, we teach and live by the Army values. The Army values are stressed to the point that all Soldiers carry cards and Identification Tags (ID) with the values printed on them as a constant reminder. In addition, Soldiers and...
Progressing through the ranks, I surmise that the more rank an individual possesses the more ethical dilemmas encountered. Some leaders handle dilemmas better than others. Because leaders are expected to supervise themselves, some leaders struggle...
This monograph examines whether Army institutions provide tactical leaders a frame of reference which adequately encompasses operations other than war (OOTW). It begins by analyzing the nature of OOTW's environment focusing on the object, aim,...
Just as war is not a new phenomenon, neither are the issues associated with the mental and emotional scars combat brings to those who fight a nation's wars. Historically, the United States has assumed a reactive vice proactive posture as it relates...
Proving the effectiveness of the application of air power has been an important goal for the United States Air Force. However, since World War II up through at least the Persian Gulf War in 1991, the American Air Force has not been consistent in...
Colonel Jody Daniels, a reservist who served formerly with the 98th Division (Institutional Training), deployed to Iraq as a member of that division's survey team, and later became the Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq joint staff...
This study examines the performance of General Albert C. Wedemeyer in China from 1944-1947. During this period Wedemeyer served first as the Theater Commander and Chief of Staff to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek (November 1944 - April 1946), and...
Army Ethics keep military members working on one accord and focus on the Army mission. Personal Courage is facing fear, danger, or adversity both physical and moral. Personal courage is not the absence of fear, it is the ability to put fear aside...
When dealing with the issue of ethical decision-making, the fear of public scrutiny can often lead to the downfall of many organizations and individuals. Information can be sent around the world today with the push of a button. World events now...
This paper explores the question: “Is it important for military professionals to take time out of their busy schedules to study military history?” The examples provided in support of military professionals studying military history will show...
Due to increased deployments, the number of non-deployable Soldiers in today's Army is a problem in the course of determining who will stay, who will deploy, and the impact on the deploying unit. Soldiers deploy every day, some killed in action....
My task is to write a thought paper on an ethical dilemma facing the United States
Army. The Department of Defense Fraternization Policy that officers and enlisted Soldiers are forbidden to have any type of relationship is ethically wrong. This...
Ethics are principles we follow that lead us to do the right thing. Ethical leaders do the right thing for the reasons all the even when no one is watching. Doing the right thing is not always easy, but to fulfill your duty, maintain your integrity...
Commanders and leaders are often placed in situations where they feel that good news is the only news that superiors want to hear. When conveying personnel, training, and equipment readiness it is imperative that the information is accurate in...
The U.S. Army is navigating its way thru some of the most challenging times in its history. As Senior NCOs it is our responsibility to set the example for our Soldiers and future leaders. This includes ethical conduct. Equally important is ensuring...
Abu Ghraib Prison, Iraq, did the 3 nnd Military Police (MP) Company lack the proper training or was the unauthorized treatment of detainees tolerated? The questions create implications, but who is the implicated; the jr. enlisted, jr....
Ethics in the military is just as important today as it was in previous history! Still taught to all service members in conjunction with military justice. Ironically, ethical values have not changed but the values of military leaders in their quest...