The Importance of Accountability in the U.S. Army Every living thing on Earth demands discipline and accountability, but when it comes to U.S. Army, soldiers are trained specifically in these subjects. There are extreme costs at risk if these principles are not held high by the Armed Forces. Most organized Armies focus on the importance of accountability and teach it in the very beginning stages of readiness. Accountability includes things such as showing up on time to safeguarding sensitive records, keeping account of resources to watching out for fellow soldiers. Almost everything can be tied back to the importance of accountability. The U.S. Army demands that all its members be accountable for their actions, equipment, records, duties and even for their fellow warriors. Planning for operations, especially during times of war, stresses the importance of …show more content…
Some seem to underscore the need of accountability for records and equipment, but these aspects are very crucial when it comes the U.S. Army working properly. A soldier could not conduct operations efficiently if they do not have the proper gear with them. Alternatively, consider a soldier who is conducting an operation but forgets to bring their gear along. Without proper accountability, a soldier could not decently serve the needs of the Army. Similarly, when it comes to records of the issued gear or equipment that needs to be serviced, accountability and responsibility of these components must be taken. These aspects of equipment and record keeping also affect the functional planning of the U.S. Army. Using a wartime scenario, a Commanding Officer needs to know precisely the amount of equipment on hand, including weapons and ammunition, in order to properly plan an operation. Proper planning, in this sense, ensures that the operation is conducted sufficiently and no lives are