I. What does it mean to be well educated.
A. What does Military Leadership look for in regards to an well educated Soldier
B. Attention to detail, or autonomy? When dealing with a Soldier do you want strict adherence to detail by training on a task through repetition? Or do you want a Soldier that can act automonously, take a task at hand with vague instruction and figure out the intention behind it. There has been much debate on the benefits of Outcome Based Training and Education (OBT&E) versus the traditional method of Performance Oriented Training and the discipline and “Attention to Detail” which it provided.
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A. In 2009, the United States Military Academy introduced Outcome Based Training and Education in order
It might have a strong influence on future of the military culture. - Military training needs to be intense. But proper care needs to be taken that it should not be devoid of empathy. A certain preconditioning may soften up and facilitate some aspects of military training. The main objective of military is total compliance in service towards the mission.
Gain exceptional contractual aptitude, judgment, innovation and interpersonal skills. Maintain respect with Supervisors, contemporaries and Soldiers with operational and institutional knowledge resulting from three combat deployments, completion of CGSC and Key Developing assignments. Foster collaboration, productive working relationships with leaders to facilitate mission accomplishment. Continually assess performance to find the most efficient means of accomplishing tasks and think outside the box while developing plans for this unique AOR. Completed the Army's Operational Contracting Course with additional Defense Acquisition University contracting courses upon reporting to ASG-KU.
This model of professional development must be progressive and with a common career map for all NCOs. Focusing on the five lines of effort that are, military life cycle, education, assignment / experience, credentialing / experience and self-development. These lines of effort are focused on the tasks and missions that are link in establishing the operational and strategic conditions of the future. The development of future NCO will depend on how the leaders of the present will train in an institutional, operational and self-development way to the new generation. Responsibility and commitment is much greater because the war models have changed and have allowed the broadening assignments, operational assignment and professional assignment, in this way the combination of both generations will allow shared responsibility and stewardship for U.S.
From the lesson of training, I also realized the weight that officers hold when it comes to building trust, motivating, and pushing their soldiers. They are going to expect the utmost level of skill as well as professionalism that you must provide as an officer. In return, it is your right to expect the same level of excellence from your soldiers, being there to push them above the standard and holding them to being experts and professionals. This is a trait that no matter how skilled you or your soldiers may be, there will always be room for constant improvement and
The instruction of enlisted soldiers in the Army is not a new concept. It is a concept that has been in place since the beginning of the Army’s history. The new Army 2020 soldier and NCO strategies have evolved from the changes the Army saw from the last 15 years of war. The focus has moved from preparing everyone to be infantry and combat roles, to now verifying that all soldiers are properly suited for their specific job. The mental and physical skills needed for every MOS specialty in the Army are not the same.
“Discipline and pride build individual morale and a collective esprit de corps” resulting in high performance and conduct. Today, the legacy of esprit de corps is continuously promoted though customs, traditions and ceremonies; and is present in all levels of the Army profession. Contributions to esprit de corps can be manifested in: high motivation, teamwork, commitment to organization, and promotions to name a few. Having esprit de corps in a group not only boost morale, but it is also the driving force that helps lead to effective mission
We all understand how to be a good Soldier. We must not only know those values, we must encompass them. As Dempsey says; (2010) “The Army Ethic begins with the moral values the Army defends” (p. 12). As a Human Resources Sergeant in the Profession of Arms, we have a calling. We have been called upon to take care of so many in so many different ways.
Among these five characteristics; military expertise, honorable service, trust, esprit de corps, and stewardship of the profession, I believe that military expertise and stewardship of the profession are the two characteristics that make a leader excel in the presence of their peers. ADRP 1 defines military expertise as, “Military expertise is the design, generation, support, and ethical application of land power, primarily in unified land operations, and all supporting capabilities essential to accomplish the mission in defense of the American people”. In order to gain trust from your subordinates for them to follow your guidance, a leader must have military expertise. Without being an expert in your field, subordinates will not trust your guidance provided unto them. ADRP 1 defines Stewardship of the Profession as, “Stewardship is the responsibility of Army professionals to ensure the profession maintains its five essential characteristics now and into the future”.
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.
Another aspect to look at is the moral of the unit. Moral of soldiers must be intact to hold soldiers together in the harsh environments they may face. Soldiers are often asked to work for long hours in difficult situations. They are asked to deploy to foreign countries far from home and perform tasks many choose not to do. For a soldier and further a unit to succeed in these tasks their moral must remain high.
I have always wonder what it meant to be educated. There are some many different definitions out there for what it means to be educated for example Merriam-Webster dictionary describes being educated as “having an education; especially: having an education beyond the average” others such as Eliot Butler have stated “An educated person is one who is by his or her own initiative and discipline is consciously, vigorously and continuingly learning” (n.d., pp. 14). I feel like in a why both of this statements could be true, but to me to be educated means having a combination of street and book smarts. So what does it mean to street and book smart?
The transition from enlisted into the ranks of officer is not a situation that anyone should take lightly. With greater rank comes greater responsibility, I emphatically understand the prestige and responsibility that comes with this transition. In this essay, I will answer three questions. Why do I want to be a military officer? What does society expect from me as a military officer?
These are just a few of the army values and how they play an important part in an effective leader and follower’s day to day
Education is something we have always known to perceive. From preschool to walking the stage at high school graduation. It’s just what was normal. We just go through the motions and we think we learn all of the subjects taught but do we really? Are we becoming truly educated?
In order to learn more about military mind we can take a look at the United States Army; Warrior Ethos which are: i. I will always place the mission first. ii. I will never accept defeat. iii. I will never quit.