Complying with the Commands

Complying with the Commands

To obey someone means to comply with or fulfill the commands or instructions of that specific person. We are taught as United State Marines to obey our higher ups. Well, being enlisted in the United States Military, active duty or reserve, we take the following oath; “I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.” Right there I am promising to the United States Military that I will obey all orders given. Before and after I put that uniform on, I am ready to obey all orders pertaining to certain tasks that I am given. This has to deal with military discipline and how effectiveness is built on the foundation of obedience to orders. Being a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps, or any rank below that we are taught to obey, immediately and without question, orders from my superiors, right from day one of boot camp. Even the most simplest things such as getting a haircut, a clean shave, or just getting a key for your room, a such example that I was told to do but failed to do so. Almost every marine can say that obedience was drilled into our heads at one point in Basic Training. For example, no talking in the chow line, head and eyes forward, no smiling, stand at parade rest while speaking to a superior, and of course “Yes sir / No sir” if they are an officer or "Yes (rank)/ No (rank). Many Marines today (E-3 and below) fail to see the importance of military obedience and bearing. (Myself included) With this lack of discipline, you are equally punished to the crime given. Also it can be tied into your military bearing, and bearing can be summed up too both discipline and a courtesy. Obeying the orders given to you by a senior ranking superior,...

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