Navy core values and the importance of being on time Integrity is the heart and the very essence of each Navy Core Value, but more importantly, it is the foundation on which every aspect of seabee operations is built. Integrity must be the standard instilled within the innermost heart of every man who takes a mission to the uttermost parts of the world. It is integrity that bonds the crew of a battalion so tightly together that when faced with any circumstance, each individual can trust his shipmate to meet the needs of the moment. Integrity comes from within each man's heart and is revealed through his respect for the standards of conduct. As a Seabee, it is my duty and responsibility to maintain the highest degree of integrity while serving my country with honor, courage, and commitment in the United States Navy.
Air Force Core Values “The foundation is integrity, fortified by a commitment to the service of our country, and fueled by a drive in excellence in all that we do. The Air Force recognizes integrity first, service before self, and excellence as its core values. These are values every member must believe in, and more importantly, must live by. They are not just words, they are the standard. The core values are much more than the standard for work, they are a standard for life.
My leadership philosophy is a fairly simple one that draws on a few key leadership traits and characteristics to shape the direction and vision in which I will lead my command. My leadership philosophy is: “Empowerment of Airmen to accomplish the mission…Respect, Commitment, Communication and Accountability are the keys to success.” By empowering the Airmen within the unit to accomplish the tasks at hand, the work of the unit gets done.1 As Col Henry Horton stated, “Leaders treat all human beings with dignity and respect, in all situations”.2 By showing un-wavering commitment to the unit, it’s personnel and the mission, a commander will show his or her genuine intent to lead an effective and productive organization. Col Horton also says, “Leaders regularly communicate both the mission and their vision to keep everyone focused.”3 Without good communication, a commander’s vision, intent and focus for a unit may be misunderstood or completely lost. Finally, accountability is a trait all effective leaders must possess. They must be “held accountable for their actions, and the actions of those personnel under their command”.4 A commander must also take the lead in holding those personnel within their charge
Esprit de corps is a traditional military expression that denotes the Army’s common spirit, a collective ethos of camaraderie and cohesion within the team. Esprit de corps exists at all levels, influencing individual morale, team cohesion, and ethos within the Army Profession. It is reflected in motivation, morale and discipline of the soldiers in a unit. Pride in what they are doing for their families and the American people, as well as just knowing they are doing something good with their lives but living up to the army morals and values. Espirit De Corps in a unit can be based on the experience and history of the unit as well as customs and traditions unique to it.
I am an expert and I am a professional.1 Every day, Basic Training Soldiers mutter these words as they recite the Soldier’s Creed. What does it mean to be a professional? Professionals use inspirational, intrinsic factors like the life-long pursuit of expert knowledge, the privilege and honor of service, camaraderie, and the status of membership in an ancient, honorable, and revered occupation.2 The United States Army is a Profession of Arms compromised of experts certified in the ethical application of land combat power, serving under civilian authority, entrusted to defend the Constitution and the rights and interests of the American people.2 The purpose of this essay is to identify why the Human Resources (HR) Sergeant has an integral role in the Profession of Arms.
In accordance to the Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms (08 December 2013), The Profession of Arms is “a vocation comprised of experts certified in the ethical application of land combat power, serving under civilian authority, entrusted to defend the Constitution and the rights and interests of the American people.” The HR professional as a member of the Army abides by this concept, but as a member of the Army’s Force Sustainment Division (FSD) there is the aggregate responsibility of making sure that all other members of the Army are free of distractions and/or worries on their daily activities, so that they can focus full time on achieving those requirements needed to defend our country. This takes us to the second question of defining what a professional is. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a professional is “characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a
Another way that I show loyalty is by wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army. Not only am I a Cadet but a Student Athlete as well. I will come to practice and training to better my performance as well as score points for the team to participate in big events; which fall under duty. "Treating others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same," is what I live by. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty.
This is indeed the core of the officer's existence and, Without it no hope exists of grappling with the tasks of command. It is seen at its simplest in warlike operations, but the power to lead smoothest the way of every task in every branch of a military organization, whether in war or peace. It breathes that vitality into an organization that will take a collection of men, buildings and machines, and waken them to purposeful effective life. How is this done? First, and perhaps ideally, by innate force of character.
Military Diplomacy: An Essential Tool for Foreign Policy The driving concept behind this monograph is the thesis that not only does the military conduct diplomacy, but military diplomacy, at the combatant command level, provides a theater strategic capability essential to the effective implementation of U.S. foreign policy. The monograph demonstrates that this capability arises from several organizational advantages. First, the authority vested in the combatant commander facilitates the development, resourcing, and execution of military diplomacy programs within a unified chain of command. Second, the combatant command contains a highly capable staff founded on historically proven structures and doctrine. Third, an extensive network of personnel and organizations positioned to coordinate across multiple levels of authority facilitates the implementation of military diplomacy activities.
Communication in the Military Communication plays an essential role in any institution, especially in the military. The military employs two basic forms of communication; which are verbal and non-verbal. All two forms are vital to the success of the military. Without effective communication in the military regardless of the status there cannot be a positive outcome of any situation with failure to understand what is passed. Military communication has played an important role in transmitting information, orders, and reports both in the field and at sea and between command centres and deployed units both in the field and at sea.