The Army command policy is defined with AR 600-20.The Purpose of AR 600-20 is as follows: This Regulation prescribes the policies and responsibilities of command, which include the Well-being of the force, military discipline, and conduct, the Army Equal Opportunity Program, and the Army Sexual Assault Victim Program. What applies to my corrective training is, the Well-being of the force, military discipline, and conduct. In this essay, I will read through the Army Regulation and try to interpret it to fully understand the regulation as well as compare it to my actions. Then I will make further changes to improve myself based on what I have found.
The first thing about Command, The Army defines is the privilege to command. Basically, who is qualified to command troops or military assets. The Army says that anyone can command if they are the indicated rank or grade for that particular slot. The Elements of command defined by The Army are authority and responsibility. The Army says that the Commander is responsible for establishing leadership climate for the unit, and developing disciplined and cohesive units. Basically, what they are saying, is The Commander needs to make sure everyone is trained for the mission, and has set up a place where leaders can work effectively.
Now, that the commander’s role was established, we get to the tool he uses to assist him in his efforts, The Chain of Command. The chain of command is used to pass information up and down the ladder because if every Private had to talk to the Commander, he would be busy all day, and if the Commander had to pass word to every soldier, he would be busy all day as well. This is supposed to be the method of least misinterpretation. It is not always effective, but it is better than the radical opposite. The Army says Commanders are ultimately responsible for everything their command does or fails to do. I.e. losing pen flares as my gunner and I did. Ultimately, it falls on the commander, even...