Decisions are made based off of the personal values that each individual holds. These values are learned through life experiences from the time we are young till the day we die. Values create who were are and who become in the future. Understanding what your values are and why is it is important to apply them to everyday decision making impacts the relationships between you and others. The top three values exercised in my life include integrity, selfless service and respect in that exact order. These same values are shared within the Army standard and can very much be applied in the social work profession. Integrity is most important to me because it can truly build strong relationships to last a lifetime. The Army defines integrity as “doing what’s right, legally and morally. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself:” (Army Values, 2018). Integrity is required for the foundation of each and every relationship. This value will very much be respected by others even when the truth is hard to hear.…
I believe that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. All Soldiers should be provided with opportunities to excel; success should be the norm, not the exception. I believe in being tough, but fair. I believe that work-life balance is extremely important and that one can certainly affect the other. I expect all Soldiers to report prepared to put forth their best effort so we can work as an effective, efficient team and then leave work at work, and go home for the day. While…
STRENGTHS I was in the Army so I have a lot of skills that I feel couldn 't get anywhere else like feeling that I am late if I am no 15 min earlier than I am supposed to be. I also got training for being a construction mechanic which gives me a basic knowledge in mechanics. I feel that I have a lot of patients not just to deal with my children but also other factors in life. I think this has to do with me being a laid-back kind of person. I am very proud to have gone through basic training…
Nowadays the military of the country is the face of its independence, patriotism, national security and power. Army, especially its triviality, courageous soldiers and wise commanders, is widely glorified in our culture, history and mass media. The twentieth century, with its wars and numerous conflicts changed a lot in perception of the Army and now our people take the army as an important and essential part of our life. The main army values can be described by the acronym “LDRSHIP” that stands…
Introduction The US Army is a profession in the sense that its members proficiently protect, serve, and defend the people, our domain, and uphold the traditions and values of the Army well beyond war. Men and woman of this great nation are shaped into professional warriors trained and entrusted to support and defend the Constitution. The white paper describes a professional as one who develops expertise over time through extensive institutional training, knowledge, and expanding practices. …
About ten years ago, I was broke, unemployed, sleeping on a friends couch and was going nowhere. However, now I have a respectable amount of assets, a career with upward mobility, and a nice home of my own. People that knew me ten years ago see me now and ask, “How did you turn yourself around?” The answer to their question is simple. I joined the Army and became all that I could be. Of course, a majority of my life has yet to be lived, but I know that I owe all of my success today to the time…
The importance of the Army Values within the United States Army. I will cover the seven values and their definition. Next, we will discuss where and when they became important to America’s Army. Lastly, we will discuss why, as leaders, it is important to live by these values both on and off duty. I hope to expand your knowledge on the topic and make you more aware as a leader. The seven Army values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. We…
The Army Ethic what is it? How does it relate to the Army values? A quote I found off the CAPE Website summed up everything in maybe two sentences. “The Army Ethic. Our professional ethic is expressed in law, Army Values, creeds, oaths, ethos, and shared beliefs embedded within Army culture. It inspires and motivates the conduct of Army Professionals.” I would like to think the Army Ethic mirrors the Army Values that you can’t have one and not have the other, both must be present in order for…
years of training, understanding, and practice, because people’s lives depend on it. The Army is a profession, because of the vast knowledge and responsibilities our jobs entail. Many of us hold military occupational specialties (MOS) that Soldiers and their families rely on. As human resources sergeants, if we don’t process a form correctly, we have the potential of delaying someone’s pay, which can lead to serious financial…
others to meet their goals and aspirations within the scouting program. The best definition of Scouting is found in the three points of the Boy Scout Oath, symbolized by the three fingers of the scout sign. Each point of this oath defines one of the fundamental duties of a Scout: Duty to God, and Country, Duty to Other People, and Duty to Me. I carry out these duties. As a student and scholar, I do my best academically to challenge myself to earn superior grades with honest work. As a cadet, I…