Harassment and violence against women is a problem that has plagued our armed forces for many years. The military has a zero tolerance policy for this type of unacceptable behavior, yet it still occurs. Often, victims do not report out of fear of...
Doss, Janis A.; Amedeo, Di Marzio; Foreman, James; Diaz, Jose F.; Lonergan, Robert
Thesis: War tribunals and international law do not deter war criminals. War crimes tribunals are courts of law established to try individuals accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Despite the often heinous nature of the crimes that...
There are many examples of waste, fraud, and abuse being committed by junior military personnel, Noncommissioned Officers, and Officers in the United States Armed Forces. Military personnel have been guilty of abusing the military supply system and...
Janis A. Doss, Janis A. ; Amedeo, Di Marzio; Foreman, James; Diaz, Jose F.; Lonergan, Robert
Discussion. War tribunals in past history show no evidence of deterrence for war
crimes. Rules of law are a part of moral ethics and are violated repeatedly. Atrocities
continue throughout the world and war criminals are not being held accountable....
This monograph analyzes the events that led to South Carolinas' uncommon democratic unification following the bitter partisan fighting of the American Revolution. From the study, the author identified common threads in events, or ideals that...
When fraternization and adultery occur among military leaders, such behavior negatively impacts unit cohesiveness and morale, especially when it goes unpunished. When President Clinton was not removed from office following the Monica Lewinsky...
As leaders, it is our duty to set the example of making sound ethical decisions. There are many eyes that are focused on us every minute of the day. Our subordinates will test our ability to do the right thing. If senior leaders allow unethical...
As leaders we constantly address situations that require us to make the tough decision. However, the right decision isn't always found in regulations or field manuals. Some gray areas require the leader's interpretation of the problem, possibly...
The military needs to go beyond just talking about ethics and immediately enforce known acceptable standards. Ethical standards in the military are difficult to enforce because personal beliefs affect one's standards, but that is no excuse for...
This paper will explain the ethical dilemma when faced with a Soldier who took illegal drugs. How does a leader make the determination of which Soldier to retain and which soldier to chapter out of the Army?
In the following paper, I will examine Soldiers that are absent without leave, conscientious objectors, and deserters, an ethical dilemma facing the United States Army today. I will define each Army value (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service,...
Even though having overweight Soldiers shows a lack of discipline within the unit, it also causes numerous medical conditions that tax payers have to pay. The problem with AWCP is that it is subject to the commander’s opinion and the AWCP is not...
Thesis: When talking about the fight against terrorism, some may argue that the term "war" is not appropriate. Maintaining an offensive posture is the best way to defend our nation and the world against terrorism. Many argue that the United States...
Cowan, Carlos; Garrison, John; Lloyd, Jackie; Matta, Julio; Aaron, Mark
Thesis: Maintaining an offensive posture is the best way to defend our nation and the world against terrorism. Islamic terrorists blew up the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993. To commit this act of
terrorism, they used a car bomb. Their main...
Even though having overweight Soldiers shows a lack of discipline within the unit, it also causes numerous medical conditions that tax payers have to pay. The problem with AWCP is that it is subject to the commander’s opinion and the AWCP is not...
The seven Army Values are enduring qualities all Soldiers must strive to make part of their professional and personal lives. As Soldiers we cannot pick and choose where and when these values best serve our interests. Soldiers and leaders must make...
An ethical situation facing the United States Army today is leaders who live by the example “Do as I say and not as I do.” These leaders feel that they can do whatever they want and not get into trouble, but yet when a Soldier does the same...
Soldiers are always faced with making right and wrong decisions and ethics have always played a major role in their decision making process in the work place. Some make the wrong decision based on greed and others just out of friendship....
Ethos is a Greek word, which means “the character values peculiar to a specific person, people or culture.” Ethical means conforming to the values of a given profession. The United States Army has clearly outlined standards of conduct for...
Throughout my entire military career, I have heard the saying “what happens in the field stays in the field”, a saying that is direct contradiction with our Army Values. Many variations of this saying exist, “what happens TDY stays TDY”, or...