NGSC-LDR-CBC 15 April 2024 Topic: The purpose of this essay is to explain the importance of Military and Professional bearing in the Armed Forces and how it affects leadership within the military and civilian sectors. Military and Professional bearing are two aspects that are highly valued and sought after in the United States Army. The importance of these traits is that they are the result of discipline and Army values. Practicing these values helps ensure the success of missions across the branches. By creating outstanding leadership. How a Soldier carries themselves shows their pride in the Armed Forces. Learning “the proper time and place” while being aware of your surroundings is an integral part of being a Soldier in the Armed …show more content…
A Soldier’s conduct can often be determined by their physical appearance. For example, keeping a clean uniform as well as maintaining their physical fitness shows the pride that an individual takes in themselves. More than likely has competency at the job. It is important to note that many people will make their decisions about someone based on the initial interaction with them. Taking time to take the pride in that any United States Army soldier takes in the obligations they hold in serving their country. Personnel inspections and award ceremonies demonstrate to a soldier's chain of command the type of soldier they are and show their fellow peers that they are committed and loyal to the job and what it requires. The model’s components center on what a leader is (attributes—BE and KNOW) and what a leader does (competencies—DO). A leader’s character, presence, and intellect enable them to apply the core leadership competencies and enhance their proficiency. Leaders who gain expertise through operational assignments, institutional learning, and self-development will be versatile enough to adapt to most situations and grow into greater responsibilities. Conducting oneself in a professional manner is to bring credit to the Armed Services. This includes their physical appearance, demeanor, and attitude. “It is important that Soldiers maintain a professional appearance as it is a reflection of their commitment to their duties and responsibilities.” ADP 6-22[add a
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.
LM01, Ethical Leadership. (2012). Maxwell Gunter AFB. Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education (AETC)
This paper will not bore with the definition of a profession. The United States Army is about more than words, it is about action. The action of over 238 years of tradition and service. The Army is a profession. A profession requires its members to adhere to prolonged training and learn specialized skills. A member of a profession must wholly commit himself and his skills to a calling which is entrusted by the public. A profession provides its members with intrinsic value which motivates beyond financial gain. The Army is a higher calling which demands all of these qualities and more.
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.
Military bearing is a trademark of the Army and is one of the fundamental reasons we are held in such high regard by the American population and much of the world. Does of the situation in which we find ourselves. Often it is used as a reliable indicator of a Soldier’s pride in their unit, branch of service, or the military in its entirety. The concept of bearing has some aspects that are unique, others that are more overarching and the same across the board. It is vital no matter what rank or position is held. It works generally the same across the branches of service with subtle distinctions. Bearing is not proprietary to the military, as it can be present in any civilian as well. Much of the Army’s bearing and standards can be seen in our
Webster’s dictionary defines the word profession as a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill. Many Soldiers would not consider the Army as a profession but a way of life. Some think the word profession belongs to everyday jobs like a plumber, mechanic, or doctor. Dr. Don M. Snider stated “the Army is a profession because of the expert work it produces, because the people in the Army develop themselves to be professionals, and because the Army certifies them as such” (Snider, D. M. 2008). In October 2010, the Secretary of the Army directed the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) to lead an Army wide assessment of the state of the Army Profession. We have been at war as a Country for over a decade and the Army wanted to know how to shape the future of the Army as a profession and the effects the past decade had on our profession.
The Profession Of Arms, An Army White Paper Summary Throughout the course of American history, professionalism has been the cornerstone of The U.S. Army and its relationship with the American Republic. What dictates the criteria of a professional army, is a constant review and dialogue amongst every echelon. In an attempt to improve, U.S. Army TRADOC’s The Profession Of Arms reviews and discusses the current status of what it means to be a professional in the armed service while prescribing methods that will further maintain and standardize what it means to be a member of the U.S. Army.
The Army will continue to have trust issues unless leaders identify and resolve the issues. A way to resolve these issues is to be transparent to their soldiers, peers, and bosses. Leaders building blocks of trust will allow others to rely and depend on them instead of questioning their actions and words. Honorable Service Honorable Service is another characteristic the Army struggles to maintain. While soldiers uphold the principles of honor, integrity, and selfless service, the nature of conflict and the circumstances that arise can sometimes blur the lines between honorable conduct and actions that may be morally ambiguous or ethically
The Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE), releases the Annual Survey of the Army Profession (CASAP). Through these surveys, the CAPE is able to identify trends, and issues that the Army is facing as a profession. These observations lead to the introduction of programs such as the “America’s Army–Our Profession” (AAOP) education and training program, designed to mitigate pertinent issues. The Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army then designate annual or biennial themes to educate, create discussion, and promote specific subjects. The results found in CASAP for the fiscal year 2015 (FY15) indicated a concerning lack of trust between Soldiers and Army Civilians of all Army Components.
The United States Army operates on fundamental beliefs known as the Army Values. These values serve as guiding principles for Soldiers and leaders, shaping their behavior and interactions. In this essay, we will explore each of the Army Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage, in simple terms, highlighting their importance and impact on leadership within the military and beyond. These values are not exclusive to the military; they are universal principles that can guide and enhance leadership in any context, making this discussion relevant and beneficial to all individuals interested in leadership development. Loyalty is a crucial pillar of military culture, emphasizing the importance of standing by one's team through all
The Role of the Noncommissioned Officer The term Profession of Arms has necessitated the scope of the United States Army’s Professional – Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) because of the cultural shift and adaptability in the ranks of our military. This reformation is due to the contributing factors of embedding the heritage, traditions, pageantry, and customs that foster a cohesive winning spirt mentality as well as establishing and sustaining the customs and courtesies when it comes to preserving the NCO image as a Professional or Arms. The role of the Professional Soldier is someone that volunteers due to the selfless act and service, exemplifying the personal sacrifice when it comes to uphold the Constitution and the Army Values.
But it takes the whole team, as a unit, as one, to attain this goal. As I strive to be a better soldier and take the initiative to be a leader in today’s Army, I look a little closer at each of these values. There is always something to work on personally and objectively. To me, being late to PT wasn’t that big of a deal, but if I look at the whole picture, it is. If I look deeper as to what my actions are saying, I realize just how important appearance really is.
that sets Soldiers apart from anyone else in the world, country and military. The standards and
In this essay we will be introduced to a leader who holds a high place of authority in the military and gain some personal insight on leadership and management. Then will look at this writer’s own personality traits and what leadership model the personality traits best match. Then look at the tenets of motivation and how this writer’s personality suites these tenets. Also look at the relationship between effective communication and motivation. Then finally we will look at some thoughts of what it takes to be an effective employee, successful manager, and an exemplary citizen.