There are many reasons of why it is important for a soldier to follow the orders they are given, discipline, an effective combatant, and basic soldiering skills are all examples. When a soldier doesn’t follow the orders they were given it doesn’t only affect them it can affect everyone in the team or unit and the goals they have set for any particular mission. The ability of soldiers to understand and be able to carry out orders can directly lead to the success or failure of a given mission. Which is why there is a great importance behind a soldiers ability to follow lawful orders given. As an NCO, giving orders to soldiers happens all the time.
“The United States Court of Military Appeals has long held that the Bill of Rights applies to members of the Armed Forces except where explicitly and implicitly inapplicable” (Fredric I. Lederer, 1994). In 1994 a landmark case Took place that would set precedent for future decisions. In United States v. Lopez the “good faith exclusionary rule” was extended to include military commanders. This was adopted into the Military Manual for Courts Martial (MCM). The MCM is an executive order issued by the President to set guidelines for pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
The work of the U.S. Army is a complex combination of missions, tasks and responsibilities. A soldiers work entails building one assignment onto another. We fulfill our obligations as a part of a unit every time we resist the temptation to take shortcuts that might undermine the integrity of the final product. Respect- Treating people as they should be treated. Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people.
Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is vital to maintain military discipline and customs. Courteous behavior provides a basis for developing good human relations. The distinction between civilian and military courtesy is that military courtesy was developed in a military atmosphere and has become an integral part of serving in uniform. When a person acts with courtesy toward another, the courtesy is likely to be returned. We are courteous to our seniors because we are aware of their greater responsibilities and authority.
Soldiers respect superiors that are COMPETENT LEADERS, LOYAL MEMBERS OF THE TEAM, CARING LEADERS, DEMANDING LEADERS, and COMPASIONATE LEADERS. Gaining a Soldiers respect is valued because that a Soldier that respects his/her leader will give their all for that said leader. A respected leader influences his/her Soldiers to accomplish the mission through what they do on a daily basis. A supervisor that has the Soldiers well being first and foremost needs not worry about the mission. The Soldiers will ensure that the mission is accomplished because they do not want to let the superior down.
Accountability in the army is important because soldiers as well as equipment, ammunition, food, water and other vital supplies are important for the operation and proper function of the army as a whole. To start with, gear must be accounted for at all times because it is the responsibility of the person it was assigned to, to maintain and properly store. AR 190-51, paragraph 3-8, states that all OCIE issued clothing or gear will be stored in a secure storage container or room with a lock. This policy is also important, due to it making the mission readiness of soldiers more easily ascertained by team leaders, squad leaders, platoon sergeants, and so on. If you don't have accountability of personal gear then when you attempt to conduct a mission you may not have all the gear required, and that could cost you not only failing your mission, but could also cause the slowing of others performing their own missions, potentially causing massive delays depending on what is missing, and who is missing it.
Following order falls under Duty, Respect and Integrity because it is a soldier’s duty to obey the orders of his/her non-commissioned and commissioned officers. It is part of respect because you are respecting your higher up when the give you an order and you follow it. It is part of Integrity because when you follow the orders given to you, you are doing what is right both legally and morally. Following orders is a big part of military function and history. Following orders allows the U.S Army to function proper order and bearing.
3. Critically assess how the personality of presidents impacts on the development and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. As the Executive branch of the United States Government the President holds the position of Commander in Chief of all military factions. With and within these sections of the military the president can enforce the most influential life-affirming or potentially catastrophic courses of action as stipulated by decisions of foreign policy. Whilst there are operating guidelines within which the president must follow, mainly the joint co-ordination and approval of Congress, to construct and enact (Hastedt, p169, 2009) these policies, going to war being the most significant, there are a number of tactics to overcome constitutional restraint.
An obligation of every Soldier is to protect the Constitution of the United States, fulfill one’s obligations as a citizen, and comply with local, state, and federal laws. Every Soldier must keep in mind the best interest of the Army when conducting personal and official business. Knowing the difference to conduct oneself both on and off-duty and preserve personal and organization’s values is important for every soldier to practice. Personal values are among the most important value that the military possess. Personal values drive the military in so many ways and differences that at any moment situations may arise to give different impressions.
As Chief Executive, the president maintains the role as head of the executive branch of the government. Basically, this role grants the president the power and responsibility to make certain that all of the laws are accurately executed. Although the president may ask for opinions from executive department heads, the president is ultimately responsible. The president is the decisive decision maker in all military matters as Commander in Chief. All military leaders report to and take orders from the president.