Free Essays on Duty Of A Soldier

  1. Respect That You as a Soldier Owe to Ncos

    meDUTIES 3-2. Duties are general requirements to be performed. Duty begins with everything required of you by law, regulation, and orders; but it includes much more than that. A duty is a legal or moral obligation. For example, soldiers have a legal duty to obey the lawful orders of their leaders...

  2. Soldiers

    Soldiers are not just regular, everyday people. Soldiers are men and women who have pledged their lives by sacrificing their freedom, some soldiers even gave their lives so that all of the other citizens in America could have the freedom that they have today. Whenever a person enlists in the military...

  3. Soldiers with Sense of Duty

    Program, and the Army Sexual Assault Victim Program. Duty is obedient and disciplined performance. Soldiers with a sense of duty accomplish tasks given them, seize opportunities for self-improvement, and accept responsibility from their superiors. Soldiers, leader and led alike, worktogether to accomplish...

  4. Place of Duty

    Every soldier needs to respond to this responsibility especially when deployed to the combat theater. The chain of command needs every soldier to be where they are supposed to be at the right time, so the unit can accomplish its given mission. When soldiers are not at their appointed place of duty it...

  5. female soldier readiness

    A Guide to Female Soldier Readiness USAPHC(Prov) Technical Guide 281 June 2010 A Guide to Female Soldier Readiness ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The U.S. Army Public Health Command (Provisional) (USAPHC (Prov)), formerly U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM),...

  6. Place of duty

    some of the Army Values to give an understanding on how being and not being at the appointed place of duty can effect yourself, fellow soldiers, chain of command, the mission and tasks at hand. Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, and Integrity will be the army values I have chosen to use for this essay...

  7. Life as a Soldier

    My name is Thomas Matthews and I am a Continental Army soldier. Life and times are hard as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. We aren’t very well supplied and most of us usually don’t sleep under some shelter and when we do we sometimes don’t even get a blanket. Our uniforms aren’t very good...

  8. Changes That Would Benefit Eigth Army and the Enlisted Soldiers

    and the Enlisted Soldiers? The changes that would help benefit Eighth Army and Enlisted Soldiers are already in progress as we speak. We can now drive POV’s now that the new policy has went into effect and plus Eighth Army is steady expanding which means more and more soldiers to this country. ...

  9. Appointed Place of Duty

    WHY BEING AT MY APPOINTED PLACE OF DUTY IS IMPORTANT In the Army, it is vital to be at your appointed place of duty because your whole squad, platoon and company are depending on you to do your job. You do not ever want to be the weakest link in the chain. In my seven years in the Army, I have...

  10. Guard'D Duty

    Guard duty is a military based assignment involving watching over or protecting a person or place or supervising prisoners. Sometimes guard duty may be more important in certain situations than others. In most duty assignments, especially in the military you should take it more seriously because you...

  11. Soldier of the Quarter Board

    September Soldier of the Quarter Board President and members of the board, I am Specialist Erica Rivera. I was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in Orlando, Florida. I graduated high school in 2003 as the first female Puerto Rican senior class president. I attended Valencia Community College...

  12. The Soldiers Creed/General Orders/Army Song

    The Soldiers Creed... I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. ...

  13. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Soldiers

    serious mental condition that soldiers develop from being in traumatic events, most commonly known as war or combat. There are many other types of PTSD and ways to fall susceptible to it but the one of concern today is combat related PTSD and the effects it has on our soldiers while trying to reacquaint...

  14. Robotic Prosthesis: a Downside for Soldiers

    Robotic Prosthesis: A Downside for Soldiers When some people hear of anyone losing a limb they immediately feel sorry for them and wish them to find some sort of comfort knowing they are still alive. But to amputees this feeling of pity is seldom wanted. How many would like to know they can...

  15. Citizen Soldier

    Citizen Soldier By: Brian Williams We all want our rights, but they must be balanced by our responsibilities. This quote has a very strong message. As American's, we have a duty to respond in a time of need. Not only should we go to war if we are called for, we should have pride in our...

  16. Soldiers Home

    Robert D’Urso Ms. Longe 3/14/14 CP Brit Lit. Analyses of “Soldiers Home” Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899, in suburban Oak Park, IL. He was raised in a small quite town. He played football and boxed in high school. He was solider in several wars in the...

  17. Black Soldiers in World War Ii

    war, many blacks were asked to give up there wartime positions for white veterans. This definitely was a step backwards for them. African American soldiers noted the irony and hypocrisy of fighting for freedom and democracy in Europe when they could not enjoy those same privileges in their own country...

  18. Caffeine May Be Related to Soldiers Falling a Sleep

    regarding lack of sleep, disruptions to sleep, and work impairment associated with sleepiness. Service members surveyed were predominantly on active duty of those reporting daily energy drink use, 56.6% consumed more than one energy drink per day. No associations were found between the proportions of...

  19. Value

    order from an NC Soldiers are accountable for their actions, to their fellow soldiers, to their leaders, to their unit and to the United States Army. Non-Commissioned officers are soldiers of advanced rank and experience. Their experience and rank entitles them to duties that include taking care...

  20. Army values

    our soldiers, the unit, our superiors, our family, and the Army we must be sure the "correct ordering" of our obligations are being accomplished and not the easiest. There is no clear rule as to which comes first. Sometimes it will be the service, sometimes the family, and sometimes the soldier. Open...

  21. army

    As soldiers we are taught to live the seven Army values defining the basics of what a soldier is all about. One of those being respect. Relying on the golden rule, “How we consider others reflects upon each of us, both personally and as a professional organization.” I believe this is an extremely important...

  22. Chain of Command

    Duties and Responsibilities of the Chain of Command vs. the NCO Support Channel Duties and Responsibilities of Leaders The Chain of Command and the NCO Support Channel are the two facets that enable the army to accomplish its many missions. While both have many different responsibilities and tasks...

  23. Army Accountibility

    Accountability is essential to the army to keep up and maintain where personnel are and if everything is ok with them. The U.S. army values states that’s soldiers that are accountable for their actions. Being accountable means being dependable and arriving to work and appointments on time, meeting deadlines...

  24. help

    Duty is defined in Webster’s dictionary as, “obligatory tasks, conduct, service or functions that arise from ones position”. It is one of the primary values in the Army today. Duty is the reason why we get up every day and prepare to defend the United States of America with our lives. This is why it...

  25. Non Commissioned Officers

    After soldiers finish their essential training, they are then sent to their advanced individual training (AIT) institutional schools where soldiers are taught and build up skills in their chief Military Occupation Specialty (MOS). When the soldier finishes every initial training module, soldiers are then...

  26. Responsibilities

    that your soldiers clearly understand their responsibilities as members of the team and as representative of the Army. Commanders set overall policies and standards, but all leaders must provide the guidance, resources, assistance and supervision necessary for soldiers to perform their duties. Mission...

  27. army values rough draft

    values and the resulting discipline, cause soldiers to do the right thing and continue doing the right thing even when it is hard. As Non-Commissioned Officers, these traits are doubly important. We all know that actions speak louder than words. Your soldiers watch what you do as well as listen to what...

  28. Army Values

    Army Values Loyalty | Duty | Respect | Selfless service | Honor | Integrity | Personal courage “Army Values” is not merely a phrase for how members of the Army should act; they are who we are. We emulate the seven Army Values because they are the standard for behavior, not only in the Army, but in...

  29. army values

    Many people know what the words Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them? Soldiers learn these values in detail during Basic Combat TRAINING (BCT), from then on they live them every day in everything...

  30. accountablitiy

    job. The enlisted soldier is responsible for all items issued to issued to him weather it be a weapon, NVG's, clothes, a vehicle, or some TA-50, a field manual, medication (morphine, Demerol, or any narcotics), BII, or ones self. The NCO's responsibility is to make sure that the soldier is accountable for...

  31. Essay

    being on time is important. The US Army depends solely on its soldiers, enlisted. Warrant officers, and commissioned officers alike. The military would not be anything without the soldiers. When soldiers aren’t there to perform there duties or they are late then the unit looses efficiency. Time management...

  32. Ar 670-1 Pockets

    keep uniforms clean and serviceable and press them as necessary. Soldiers must project a military image that leaves no doubt that they live by a common military standard and are responsible to military order and discipline. Soldiers will ensure that articles carried in pockets do not protrude from ...

  33. Philosophy on Leadership

    uniform. Leaders should perform in a manner that their Soldiers would strive to emulate them. Leaders use sound judgment and make wise decisions based on experience and what they know is right. 2. Leaders know how to motivate their Soldiers. They are enthusiastic and passionate about what they...

  34. Article 86

     In military terminology, desertion is the abandonment of a duty or post without permission and is done with the intention of not returning. In contrast, Unauthorized Absence or Absence Without Leave refers to a temporary absence. Desertion versus Absence Without Leave In the United States Army...

  35. 1000 Essay on Military

    Essay Army standards and regulations have been apart of the army for many years. Standards and regulations have provided great discipline to soldiers and have set guidelines for mission completion and combat readiness. Each standard and regulation covers many things such as proper wear of the Military...

  36. Army Values

    You Live Up To A Higher Standard Many people know what the words Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them? Soldiers learn these values in detail during Basic Combat Training (BCT), from then on...

  37. Team Leader

    A team leaders duties and responsibilities are to operate both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy. The team leader employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment in his team. He maintains unit standards in all areas, and is knowledgeable in unit operations. Employs...

  38. Wrong Place Time and Uniform

    site calland I showed up late and missed that information, I could be putting my battle buddies in danger. Or when I am told to be on time for extra duty and I show up late I show that shows irresponsibility on my part because it makes it look like I do not care. I did the crime so I have to do the...

  39. wear of military uniform

    distinctive part of the U.S. Army uniform. This includes the distinctive uniforms and uniform items listed in paragraph 1–12 of this regulation. Further, soldiers are not authorized to wear distinctive uniforms or uniform items of the U.S. Army or of other U.S. Services with, or on civilian clothes, except as...

  40. Pv2 Clark's Essay

    matter is that there is no excuse. The main reason for this essay is because I did not follow out proper orders and was not at the correct place of duty for Physical Training. Being at the right place at the right time is particularly important; reason being is to make certain orders are carried out...

  41. General Order Number 1

    guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. (2) I will obey my special orders and perform all of my duties in a military manner. (3) I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander...

  42. Leaves/Passes

    (c) Leave for more than 60 days that contains a period of excess leave (para 5–15). (d) Permissive temporary duty (PTDY) exceeding 30 days (para 5–31). (e) PTDY exceeding 10 days for any soldier in the continental United States (CONUS) who has been designated as a nonmedical attendant (para 5–31). d...

  43. hair cut

    A soldier is a professional and an expert at all times, Because of this his uniform haircut and general hygiene is held to a professional standard. AR 670-1 is the ruling of this standard in which every soldier must uphold to. A soldier is measured by his/her ability to do his job successfully, tactfully...

  44. stupid

    which it is his or her duty to obey and fails to obey the order.” To punish a solider under Article 92 it requires that a member of the armed forces issued a certain lawful order; that the accused knew or reasonably should have known of the duties that the accused had a duty to obey the order; and that...

  45. Corective Training

    and discipline within their organizations. 2. Facts. a. One of the most effective, but under-utilized, non-punitive measures leaders may use when a Soldier commits an offense, or has demonstrated sub-standard performance is Extra Training or Instruction, commonly referred to as “corrective training.” This...

  46. gen orders

    That order means when a soldier is on duty he/she is to be present and attentive to there designated post. The first order also means that the soldier is accountable for that post. The first order is very important because if anything comes up missing or damaged and that soldier left the designated post...

  47. Combat Engineer Essay

    SGT. FORMAN Combat engineers have several duties. Some of the major duties include supervising, serving, or assisting as a member of a team, squad, section, or platoon. Also Combat engineers provide support to combat forces. Combat engineers also operate certain vehicles such as the (CEV) COMBAT...

  48. Army General Orders

    That order means when a soldier is on duty he/she is to be present and attentive to there designated post. The first order also means that the soldier is accountable for that post. The first order is very important because if anything comes up missing or damaged and that soldier left the designated post...

  49. accountability

    then tell someone like a battle buddy so they can tell them. Some people may think its silly or annoying but leadership needs to know where their soldiers are at, at all times that way if something happens they know exactly where everyone is and can deliver that message to higher up. Websters dictionary...

  50. responsibility

    a unit or company of soldiers , tasks get taken care of and the military is ran in a perfect world, smoothly. Delegation is a skill of which we have all heard and I should not take it lightly. It can be used either as an excuse for dumping failure onto the leaders when soldiers do not delegate tasks...

  51. Being on time in the military

    Accountability in the army is important because soldiers as well as equipment, ammunition, food, water and other various supplies are vital to the operation and proper function of the army as a whole. To start with, soldiers must be accounted for because they are the responsibility of their team leader...

  52. Espirit de corp in the army

    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...

  53. account

    this form, see AR 600-8-10. The proponent agency is DCS, G-1. (See instructions on reverse.) PART I 3. SSN (For security purposes, Requestor or Soldier, 4. RANK is advised to leave the SSN field blank, as (S1) can input your SSN information last.) SPC 2. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) ...

  54. Barrack room

    spend your whole day cleaning the mess you neglected for a whole week. The Army has many standards that Soldiers must meet. Maintaining your barracks room to Army standards is a responsibility every Soldier must adhere to. It is extremely important to maintain the healthiness and cleanliness of one’s room...

  55. Rater Excellence Bullets - Competence

    Battle Book which was adopted by the entire 557th U.A Artillery Group o Responsible for complex & safe 5-day FTX-normally field grade officer duties o Instrumental in reducing Qualified Not Enlisted rate from 8 percent to all time low of 1.8 percent o Designed, contracted, and installed...

  56. Half Finished Essay of Respect

    something that is instilled in every soldier. I mean look at me I’m not the example of a soldier but I’m hoping that I can actually learn the meaning of respect and what it mean to have it. I mean in basic they tried to instill the basic fundamentals of a soldier in all of us. Like one way they tried...

  57. What

    positive attitude in front of your soldiers and counter parts and showed how you should conduct yourself as a soldier. I believe this played a major role in the positive outlook of the entire platoon. Great job! Duty: You have excelled in taking control of the soldiers in the platoon. Any time we had...

  58. Accountability and Punctionality

    management to be aware of the disposition and condition of each individual unit under their control. When every single unit and individual soldier is at the right place, at the right time, leaders can say that their people and equipment are "accounted for". Therefore, one can perceive...

  59. Respect Your Chain of Command

    Why is it important to respect your Chain of Command? This is a common question asked by a lot of new soldiers and experienced ones but the answer is simple and for many reasons. There is an old saying among army leaders, “Take care of your people, and they’ll take care of you.” The reasons are to...

  60. Integrity

    Monday mornings for Motor Maintenance in our Motor Pool. We get our 5988 forms for all of the vehicles and use them for our weekly PMCS. Many of the soldiers that have been in this unit longer then I have tend to speed though the PMCS with our without a technical manual. I think it is because they are comfortable...