Running head: IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING STANDARDS OF DISCIPLINE 1
The Importance of Maintaining Standards of Discipline
Throughout the United States Army
Joseph W. Myrum
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING STANDARDS OF DISCIPLINE 2
The Importance of Maintaining Standards of Discipline
Throughout the United States Army
Maintaining standards and discipline is a responsibility that each and every one of our, seniors, peers and subordinates are inherently obligated to follow. They are engrained into our heads, our hearts and our souls from our first day as a soldier. Standards and discipline are part of the process of becoming a soldier. Failure to adhere and enforce the standards set forth in Army Regulations, and
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Discipline and standards are what shapes and defines an Army professional. Through teaching of Army standards and discipline, we honor and respect our history, and our heritage, while simultaneously ensuring the success of the Army by motivating us to uphold and exceed the standards that have been set forth in Army Regulations, Field Manuals, Training Manuals, and Department of the Army Pamphlets. Standards and discipline form the foundation of what is right, legally, morally and professionally, and instills trust in ourselves and in each other. This unwavering trust in …show more content…
We have learned, as a force that the most integral part of being a Soldier, of being an Army leader, is understanding, maintaining and enforcing the standards. Discipline and standards are the only way to maintain the order necessary to accomplish the mission, serve our country, and protect the American way of life. Self-discipline and the moral courage to do what is right is often an arduous battle of morality. However, we do not stand alone in any battle, we stand with the support of our seniors, peers, and subordinates. As Army professionals, we do not shy away from battle or leave fallen comrades. We face adversity and challenges and adapt and overcome to accomplish our mission and ensure the welfare of our subordinates. Discipline and standards are not extraordinarily complicated, or hard to maintain. Discipline and standards simply are the why and the how of being an Army
Accountability….What does it mean? Well this past month e lost two soldiers who are a part of our unit and voice of our unit pass away. Accountability is important and should not be taken lightly… A soldier lost his life a couple weeks ago, due to lack of accountability, and it hurt a lot of people. For so many reasons accountability is important, for example. Knowing where your soldiers are at all times helps to know what they’re doing, and what their interest are doing so. In case something happens and someone needs t know where a soldier is accountability comes into play. Army Regulation 600-20 IAW Discipline. Why is discipline so important? Because to be accounted for is a part of disciplinary actions.
The purpose of this memorandum is to outline my view point on leadership. As a Drill Sergeant, it is my responsibility to transform civilians into well discipline, physically fit, and competent scouts. I am entrusted to uphold the Army standards, live the Army Values and Warrior Ethos, and instill Esprit de corps.
...e military has different chains of command, and each branch is called something different. I will have to implement the NASW Code of Ethics by understanding that my superior can have superior as well, and in times I will have to recognize and follow their ranking system. In the end however I do have a code to follow, and I have to adapt to following the ethics, and respecting their rules as well.
It is key to have a good discipline in the army because without discipline we wouldn 't be able to complete our missions successfully or any
We can identify three major cultural dimensions that help us to understand what leaders must focus on as they guide the transition of the Army. First, professional Identity, which is guided by Soldiers at all levels who are striving for excellence in their functional specialty, i.e., HR Sergeants. Soldiers who have goals and ideals of the Army to ethically put service and duty first. HR Sergeants are trained and well educated in their field. They are taught to put Soldiers first and have great customer support skills. Second, community, the sense in which Soldiers stop thinking about “I” and start thinking “we”. The bond among units who not only believe in cohesion with Soldiers, but their families too. The HR Sergeants are there to take care of Soldiers when financial issues arise with them or their families and don’t back down until the situation is solved. Last, hierarchy, which leads to order and control and provides Soldiers with moral reference and a sense of direction. The HR Sergeant has the mentality of mission first, knowing who to contact at the next level for assistance helps get the mission
As our forefathers before us stated, ‘‘No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army (“The NCO Creed writing by SFC Earle Brigham and Jimmie Jakes Sr”). These words to Noncommissioned Officer should inspire us to the fullest with pride, honor, and integrity. The NCO creed should mean much more than just words whenever we attend a NCO’s school. For most of us this is what our creed has become because we learn to narrate or recite. The military from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard has an overabundance of NCOs who fall under their pay grade of E-5, E-6 and etc. Yet somehow there still not enough leaders. I believe that the largest problem afflicting the military today is our lack of competent leaders, ineffective leader development, and how we influence our subordinates under us who are becoming leaders.
My leadership can expect a top tier performer who strives to be one of the most competent Non-commissioned Officer’s within the unit. I will do this by adhering to the regulations, unit sop’s and any other guidance which governs my section. I will ensure my soldiers do the same, holding them to strict but attainable standards and expecting nothing less. I will teach, coach, counsel, and mentor these soldiers-teaching them what a leader is and grooming them to be leaders also.
The best Army leaders will effortlessly find some way to get others to do exactly what they need them to do. They do this by giving soldiers a
The core values are Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. The Army’s definition respect is, “Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier’s Code, we pledge to “treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same.” Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And self-respect is a vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have put forth your best effort. The Army is one team and each of us has something to
Being a good soldiers also required you to, follow the rules, follow orders, obey the code of conducts, look out for your fellow comrades, fulfill your duty requirement, being honest and fight for your country. In other words, a soldier must be committed. Committed to their work, the nation, the mission, their fellow servicemen and their unit. With these characteristics, a soldier can become successful.
The military teaches respect, honor, and control by using strict rules and regulations which is not a bad thing, although I doubt the recruits enjoy the enforcement of all the rules and regulati...
Using the Discipline Model correctly will cause my peers to adhere to the same Air Force guidelines I do. They will see me properly execute preventative discipline to prevent problems from occurring in the first place, or take corrective action where needed. This will cause them to see how to effectively uphold standards. Once they see these actions and involvement take place, we will be a combined front unified in upholding all of our standards to the same level. This will create a work environment where nobody feels other people are getting away with working less hard then they
Military Discipline is a state of order and obedience existing within a command. Self discipline in the military is where soldiers do the 4 rights without being told, even in the absence of the commander. Discipline is created within a unit by instilling a sense of confidence and responsibility in each individual. To strengthen discipline, senior leaders need to give praise to their subordinates, either individually or as a whole, for tasks done well. By doing this, it will accomplish every commanders goal of having a unit that functions well and builds a bond which binds together the team. Everything in life requires some sort of discipline. Whether it is hitting a baseball, learning to sew , playing a musical instrument, making good grades or brushing your teeth it all comes down to a matter of discipline.
Standards and discipline is what defines an organization such as the military and without it we
Military Discipline is a state of order and obedience existing within a command. It involves the ready subordination of the will of the individual for the good of the group. Military discipline is an extension and specialized application of the discipline demands habitual but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative and functions unfalteringly even in the absence of the commander. Discipline is created within a command by instilling a sense of confidence and responsibility in each individual.