Developing Character In The Military

Army leaders must balance the link between the Army’s culture and it’s climate and institutional practices. When there is a proper balance it has a huge impact on the mindset of the Army’s Soldiers. Their actions or inactions impacts the five key attributes of the profession, and the four fields of expertise, and have long term effects on the Army’s culture and climate. These actions influence Soldiers’ perceptions that they are serving professional who have answered the call of service to the republic, it is important that Soldiers understand that their role is a calling and not just a job.

One of the main reasons for my personal growth is due to my experience as a military child. Growing up military has taught me many values as a person. I believe tween and teen years are when children begin to grow as their own human being. I was an active duty military dependent for the first fourteen years of my life. This lifestyle taught me many things, for example: how to have an open mind, adapt to new circumstances and make new friends.

West Point is a place in which the development of one’s self and one’s character is among its top priorities. So much so that there is an article titled West Point’s Character Development Strategy which outlines the way in which West Point aims to achieve this development. In one of this document’s first few pages it states that, “Every team, club, department, and directorate has an overarching responsibility to build character or facilitate character development in each individual throughout the course of the 47-month cadet experience.” By making this statement, the administration at West Point truly drives home how invested they are in the character development of each individual cadet throughout their time at the academy in all facets of West Point life. To do this, West Point narrowed the focus of the broad topic of character development on the individual level down into five key facets; Moral, Performance, Civic, Leadership, and Social. Through my time at the academy, I can truthfully say that the focus on my individual character development was a priority and did fall in line with the five facets stated above. Throughout this development, it was made blatantly obvious that I have some flaws and some strengths in my character. Of both areas, it is easily discernable that my strongest facet is Leadership, while my weakest being Social. Despite some flaws within their design, I was able to determine these strengths and weaknesses using the systems that West Point has

The purpose of this paper is to identify Colonel (COL) Jeffrey D. Peterson, Armor Branch, Retired, as a legacy leader who had an impact on me through all attributes and competencies covered in ADRP 6-22 (Army Leadership). His selfless service and his discipline are key components of his character that I strive to emulate. His long hours doing the same things that his Soldiers were doing, whether conducting PT in the morning or taking the pulse of Baghdad and Ad Diwaniyah during his tactical command post patrols, established his presence and professionalism beyond reproach. His steady career as a senior professor at West Point after his squadron redeployed in 2007 speaks to his intellect and his academic commitment. His example helps to

Development is a life long trait or goal. Develops and development are linked. Development is defined as the deliberate, continuous, sequential, and progressive process, grounded in Army values, that grows Soldiers and civilians into competent and confident leaders capable of decisive action. Senior Warrant Officers are significant in the role of developers. They are commonly tasked with the role of becoming a front line leader. Senior Warrant Officers are also in the business of leader development especially for young lieutenants. This development is achieved through lifelong progress of gaining knowledge, skills, and experiences through institutional education, organizational training, operational experience, and

Over the past decade, we the Army have faced so many challenges evolved around conflict, which caused us to phase away from the “art of garrison command.” (p. 1). While we have established strengths in flexibility and willpower throughout times of war we have battled in the area of maintaining our uppermost standards of the profession of arms. Not only is training and educating Soldiers on the profession of arms important, but understanding of the concept of “The professional Soldier” (p. 4), is a vital tool in getting us as a profession where we need to be.

This alone can be witnessed in the level of expertise that they require from their Soldiers and the massive amounts of training required annually to maintain readiness and certifications. The Army’s professional culture is changing and advancing with the times. TRADOC (2010) states that the Army’s culture is partially based upon the Army’s beliefs and values (p. 10). The seven Army values explain the Army’s culture accurately: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. These values are deeply embedded in Army culture. The Army has developed a “mission before self” concept. They also have achieved a brotherhood mentality that is unmatched in comradery. The Army is a professional family who protects on another and the nation. No Soldier is left behind and duty comes

Rather than acknowledge his errors during the game, the basketball player showed a lack of humility and blamed his teammates for the loss.

An Army Soldier is educated through classes, training, experiences passed down thru the ranks from seniors in the ranks. The Army’s way of education has created a training culture; Soldiers have accepted. The Army’s Professional Culture are professional ethic, professional standards, and trust (Caslen, Jr, R. L; Finney, N. K.,

The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to general, under honorable conditions and a change to his reentry code. The applicant states, in effect, at the time, he enlisted, he was only 18 year old and he was unprepared mentally for the challenges that awaited him in the Army. The applicant contends, he have matured and he has mentally prepared himself to reenlist and face these challenges once

This paper discusses the complexity of adapting to a military environment with a personality that does not necessarily meet the needs of the mission. I will explain the trials I have experienced in my working career which have been caused by my personality traits. The four traits will be explained, examined, and tied together to form a cohesive description of how I am able to function as a man with an ENFP personality in the military. The discussion will conclude with a description of the insight I have gained from this study. Overall this paper is a discussion about me, and how I feel while I’m at work and while I’m home.

“Now who is this Tiffany and why haven’t you ever mentioned her to your mom or me?” he asked carefully not knowing how I could be like without even knowing for real.

Outline Statement of purpose • The purpose of conducting the research Introduction • Background information • Thesis statement Statement of purpose I am working and doing research on military experience since I am interested in developing moral character in military personnel. This interest has only grown through my years in military training and military task. My exposure to military experience began after I joined the military training college.

Entering the military way of life can and will completely change your life forever. If you join the military at a young age, you can benefit in so many ways. Getting college paid for through the government, living on base rent free, contracted career for that guarantee paycheck. They offer full medical and dental for you and your family. The military will teach you and let you be just about anything you sent your mind too. Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage are just a few values they will teach you.

If you enjoy following orders and living life on someone else’s time, then you may be just right for the military. I believe that some people could do great and be very successful in the military, but on the other hand, there are many people that come to find out that military life just isn’t for them. There is an abundance of opportunities outside of the military and in my opinion, people shouldn’t settle for less. For example, the military may not be the best career path for creative people, young single people, or females in general.