A profession consists of people trained as professionals in a certain craft that produce products or services required by society. The Army profession delivers the security aspect to our Nation and its people. Each member of the Army is trained and tested to reach a high level of standards at each succession level of promotion or advancement. Soldiers are taught to have integrity and a high level of ethical principles. Trust is the most important attribute that the Army must have. It creates a relationship with the Soldiers and their families to help one another through the difficult times of deployments as well as for Army Leaders to be effective with civil-military relations. Individuals are trained to be experts in their craft and hold the …show more content…
It is important to create a climate where Soldiers feel that they can be trusted and their opinions and creative thoughts are heard and considered for current and future missions that they are performing. Soldiers perception of their organizational climate can come from tangible aspects of its culture which may include information flow, rewards and punishments, the unit’s op-tempo, and the leadership styles within the organization. For example, when a Soldier doesn’t find out until the day of that they have to pull Staff Duty it tells them that the flow of information between the leaders and its subordinates are negatively impacting that Soldiers daily life by not giving them the proper time to prepare and they don’t care for that Soldiers well-being. This can create a negative command climate between the leaders and its Soldiers thus affecting the productivity and effectiveness of the …show more content…
Informing Soldiers that their commitment to volunteering to serve in the Army serves a higher purpose and that their day to day contributions are valued and affect the Army as a whole lets them have a sense of well-being and every individual has a much-needed purpose that drives the overall success of the mission. By having an adaptable leadership style, Soldiers can learn and grow to be better leaders for the everchanging future operational challenges. Soldiers serving in the Human Resources field need to understand the importance of their profession and how it affects the moral and individual’s careers. By training Soldiers in accordance with regulatory guidance it teaches them the right way to conduct themselves and perform the duties as a Human Resources professional. Processing leave, producing awards, conducting mail operations, and updating Soldiers records are some examples that have a positive impact on the moral and career opportunities of other individuals as well as themselves. Reinforcing that as a Human Resource Soldier their duties may require them to complete tasks in a time-sensitive manner and are important for promotion or reduction purposes. Overall a Human Resources Sergeant
An environment where military members account for themselves as well as others will have a powerful positive impact. Accountability is a must have for all effective
The military is a big commitment by both you and the military. In the United States Army, military bearing is the reason why every service member practices this so they can take orders to carry out good discipline and ethics throughout their military service. Army regulations and The Articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice show us how a military service member should conduct themselves on a daily basis. All soldiers have an obligation to conduct themselves like they are adults and to show respect to the ranks above them.
It is one of the most important things as it relates to the military, yet it is really only a part of what people would call a work
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
Through the past 11 years that I have been an enlisted Soldier, I have seen the value of leadership and the effect good and poor leadership can have on Soldiers and
Knowing this, I realize punctuality and time management is a must in the military. Time management is important in the United States Army because things are planned accordingly, assets such as people and equipment are very valuable and the accomplishment of the mission can hinder on those assets being at a certain place at a certain time. Time is money. Dependability is a valuable quality in the civilian workplace, whether it comes from your employees or vendors. Having a staff of dependable employees and managers helps your business run more smoothly and ensures that tasks are seen through to
2. Are you enrolled in school and furthering your education in some capacity, whether it be certifications and or a degree(s), and tracking your education needed for your military career? 3. Are you happy? Taking an interest in the lives of your Soldiers on a broad scope I believe is important to ensuring that they are in good standing overall, comfortable in the path
SUBJECT: Information Paper 1. Purpose. To summarize the important parts of the Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms, dated 08DEC10, for the Battalion Commander of 1-22 Combined Arms Battalion (CAB). 2. Facts.
What is my leadership philosophy? Over twenty years ago, I raised my right hand and took an oath of office by which I swore to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.” I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
When a squad leader listens and shows interest in soldiers’ performance, they are likely to appreciate and put effort in their work. Accountability saves time and finances. When soldiers in an organization are answerable and responsible for their actions, utilization of time and funds is adequately spent in among others, identifying solutions towards a challenge as opposed to trying to determine the problem. In this situation, accountability means that every soldier conducts their roles competently, and if a problem occurs, they raise it up instead of keeping quiet and letting it eventually create a bigger consequence. In conclusion, the building of accountability in an organization is crucial.
“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
The importance of the Human Resources Sergeant in the Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms, is evident throughout. The following essay will describe the many different areas and the countless examples of just how important a Human Resources Sergeant’s role is. There are so many facets of every day Army life where the Human Resources Sergeant is vital to operations, from the additional duties we perform, to assisting our Commanders’ in their interest Programs, and everything in between. Human Resources Sergeants have to be constant professionals and enhance the Professional Culture in the military. What is a profession?
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 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
Leaders must apply the Army Values when leading soldiers because of the fact that it builds trust and a bond. The same goes for the soldiers, in order for them both to work as an effective team and to get the mission done efficiently they both must live by these values. Once these values are integrated in a soldier’s lifestyle, it becomes too easy to work as a unit. An example on how loyalty and respect fits in a day to day to situation would be, a soldier witnessing a misunderstanding with his or her team leader and a higher ranking NCO, the soldier knows that his or her team leader is in the right. The soldier shows loyalty by standing by their team leader and shows respect by approaching both their team leader and the higher ranking NCO with tact to explain the situation from their understanding and what they witnessed.