Mission readiness measures the ability of a military unit to accomplish its assigned mission. Logistics, available spare parts, training, equipment, and morale all contribute to readiness. Any distractions can affect the effort it takes to prepare for the mission. In such case as drinking, lack of sleep and poor hydration. Not just eh individual them self but it can also cause a chain reaction on the rest of the unit, making everyone else pick up the slack. Your battles already have enough weight to carry on their shoulders; it’s not fair for everyone else to take on your responsibility.
Being that the size of the US Military has been cut drastically in the past decade. There is not time in wasting it on soldiers that are unreliable of having the discipline of not underage drinking. In spite of these drastic force reductions, military missions and operations increase; every mission affects far greater numbers of servicemen than those directly involved, most operations other than warfare, such as peacekeeping, have a significant negative impact on readiness. Therefore US Army soldiers should be better at decision making and not caving into
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The pace of deployments has increased keeping military leaders on their toes and ready to fight. This dramatically increase in the use of Americas armed forces has had a detrimental effect on overall combat readiness. Both people and equipment wear out faster with frequent use. Frequent deployments also take funding away from ongoing expenses such as training, fuel, and supplies. Moreover, the stress of frequent and often unexpected deployments can be detrimental to troop morale and jeopardize readiness. What kind of real soldier would fail them self, their leadership, and their country? It may be those young soldiers who don’t know how to walk away or say no to underage drinking. All for that short moment of fun they choose to affect over their
A military officer must manage pieces of one of the largest organizations in the United States government - an organization that accounts for the third largest piece of the American budget and is comprised of 1.3 million active sailors, soldiers, airmen, and marines, many of whom are tasked with being deployable to any location within 48 hours. This is only possible through concise, professional communication on the part of every service member, especially
“Wounded Platoon” is a documentary that delves into the severe effects of tours and post-traumatic stress on young individuals in the U.S. Army. This documentary mainly focuses on the psychological aspect of PTSD and the effects of war on the soldiers. However, looking at it from a sociological approach, it’s clear to see the role of group dynamics, teams and leadership in the behaviors of soldiers prior to their discharge from the war front.
When we picture the United States Military we regard men and women in uniform fighting for our country. However, what we do not picture is the hidden problems. Stress of the job, members returning home from war, and combat create an increased stress level that can result in abusing substances and cause behavioral problems. The military has recognized that this has become a problem and is now taking steps to ensure their members safety.
...ect than what they get. These teenagers are leaving home for months and even years at a time, but can’t have a drink of alcohol, just to feel relaxed. I believe if you give them the privilege to drink alcohol, they will be more responsible then if it was against the law to drink at their age. Alcohol is something you can have a few cans of and you can just feel relieved and relaxed. Virtually any teenager at the age of 18 just want to have a good time, I am sure that is what these young men and women in the army and navy are looking forward to as well. For all these teenagers do for not only our families, but for the whole country, they should be able to choose whether or not if they would like to consume alcohol. Overall, they are considered adults when they go to war, so they should be considered adults and be able to drink whenever and whatever they choose.
Every day of my life I have woken up to the sound of Reveille, and gone to bed listening to Taps. I have moved nine different times, know the feeling of having my dad deploy more than four times, and eating Thanksgiving dinner in a DEFAC is second-nature to me. Being an army child is a huge part of my life, however it does not define who I am; it has shaped how I view the world. Because of my life as a military child, I have determined that I am compelled to positively influence how others view life.
The current military system is based on obedience and respect for authority. From entering boot camp where personnel are mentally reconditioned to be a soldier, airman, or sailor in the United States Armed Forces, they’re taught that following orders comes before personal feelings or beliefs. Following orders is paramount to accomplishing a mission and ensuring that the job is done correctly, and that what you think or feel isn’t worth shari...
The importance of being on time in the military (or anywhere at all), is simply a symptom of discipline, which was instilled in new enlisted soldiers during basic training. Being on time shows reliability. We have to show discipline, responsibility, show care through following military rules and regulations. Being on time not only pertains to accountability, but shows respect to our fellow soldiers, our unit, command and organization as a whole. Being on time also will avoid any disciplinary actions that may hinder you from reaching your goals. Being on time may have a greater importance and effect, than we may know. Being on time enables us to be able to trust and rely on each other in life and death situations. Last but not least, it shows that we will be able and ready to capitalize on our capabilities to complete our missions. It is not acceptable to be late (except when involving safety limitations), because missions and operations are interlocking pieces that must function together as a whole in order for it to work in a timely manner. All successful and respective people all have one common attribute, and this is knowing and exhibiting the importance of being on time.
The Economic variable is important within the operational environment because knowing the economy and all it encompass for the location will end with a successful operation. Knowing the infrastructure, finances, and whether there are alternative structures help military personnel had better understand the economic aspects of the location. In addition, knowing the aspects of the economy in an operational environment help military individuals detect the influencing actors in the area. Knowing factors such as underground economies, international trade and institutional capabilities of an area indicates whether the actors will support the existing order. Knowing the actors influences can help the operation with resentment from other players
Readiness is of the utmost importance with training being the most significant aspect that contributes to Readiness. Each Soldier needs an individual training plan. The plan should take the Soldier from enlistment to discharge or retirement. It is each Soldiers responsibility to be proficient in their field craft. This includes being fit mentally and physically, and trained to win in a complex world. It is the responsibility of the NCO to train these Soldiers. Unit training plans will address the readiness and resilience of individual Soldiers to ensure their fitness to accomplish their mission. Units must conduct realistic training at the individual, squad, platoon and company levels focused on Mission Essential Tasks (METs) for their
One type of statement commonly argued is, “If someone can choose to risk their life for their fellow man and country, why shouldn’t they be able to have a beer or glass of wine?” Currently, there are no clauses within the NMDAA allowing Military personnel under the age of twenty-one to consume alcohol other than those exceptions previously stated within the National Minimum Drinking Age Act. Under current state policies, “Any state that chooses to set its drinking age under twenty-one the state must forfeit ten-percent of its annual federal highway funding. Since this amounts to tens of millions of dollars in most states,” states changes for drinking age limits for
Analyzing a culture from a military standpoint requires an understanding of the contemporary operating environment (COE) and its variables. “The DOD officially defines an operational environment (OE) as ‘a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of military forces and bear on the decisions of the unit commander’” (Department of the Army, 2004). The variables of COE are political, military, economics, social, information, infrastructure, physical environment, and time. Known by the acronym PMESII-PT, these variables form an operational environment for commanders to use while planning. To understand the country known as Saudi Arabia, three variables are required. First, the political landscape
the horror of war is not only represented in the soldiers, we are all too quick
have no backbone. If a Soldier or civilian has no self-discipline then they are failing
In peacetime, self-discipline gets the unit out for the hard training. Self-discipline makes the tank commander demand another run-through of a battle drill if the performance doesn’t meet the standard—even though everyone is long past ready to quit. Self-discipline doesn’t mean that you never get tired or discouraged—after all, you’re only human. It does mean that you do what needs to be done regardless of your feelings.
Military Discipline is a state of order and obedience existing within a command. Self discipline in the military is where soldiers do the 4 rights without being told, even in the absence of the commander. Discipline is created within a unit by instilling a sense of confidence and responsibility in each individual. To strengthen discipline, senior leaders need to give praise to their subordinates, either individually or as a whole, for tasks done well. By doing this, it will accomplish every commanders goal of having a unit that functions well and builds a bond which binds together the team. Everything in life requires some sort of discipline. Whether it is hitting a baseball, learning to sew , playing a musical instrument, making good grades or brushing your teeth it all comes down to a matter of discipline.