The results of the survey were very interesting. As shown in Graph 1, 22% expressed that they preferred ROTC as a NSTP component when statistics show that in DLSL, there are no students taking ROTC. It also ranked second among the three components ousting LTS which is more dominant than ROTC in DLSL. Knowing that, the researchers realized that some students are not taking the NSTP component they prefer. One factor here is, probably, because of the provisions of the NSTP act. Under RA 9163, higher educational institutions (HEI) need to have at least 350 ROTC applicants for them to offer ROTC. Due to that, DLSL being an HEI failed to offer ROTC as a result of the shortage in applicants.
The results of Graph 2 show that two out of three students dislike the idea of having mandatory military training. In the interview with Ms. Dimaculangan (2013) regarding the results, she pointed that the querulous nature of students nowadays could be the reason as to why students do not like the idea of compulsory military training. She added that this nature of students results to “weak” and “soft” male tertiary students, unlike before when ROTC was mandatory. The researchers agree with Ms. Dimaculangan. The current generation is greatly different than the previous one. Today, the current generation lives in a convenient and peaceful life, unlike the previous one that was conscious of wars and hardships.
Upon looking at the results of the interview, the researchers, as expected, were able gather varied and divided results since the researchers chose diverse participants in the intention to obtain mixed responses.
After a thorough analysis of the results, as a whole, the participants suggest that ROTC, alone, is important. Most of them are no...
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Increased awareness in military training of students will likely change their approach on ROTC. Safety issues should be addressed. Risks of violence, abuse and death should be reduced by close monitoring and by the participation of students in giving feedback. Previous practices that endanger the safety of students should be removed immediately. This may, probably, make some students optimistic and willing to enlist themselves for ROTC
To the future researchers related on ROTC, improvement of the range of the survey and a better selection of interviewees should be done. Enhancement of the research tool will, more likely, improve the accuracy of the data. The researchers find the answers biased since each interviewee answered the questions in their own point of view. Personal factors that could influence the results should be eliminated.
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, also known as JROTC, is a government program supported by the United States Armed Forces in high schools and in some middle schools. JROTC makes the students of high school and middle school understand the advantages of citizenship. In addition, it prepares high school understudies for responsible leadership roles. The mission of JROTC is “To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens”. A few of the outcomes are capable cadets who are certain of themselves, can think all alone, and can express their thoughts and sentiments unmistakably and briefly. JROTC can prepare students for post-high school success.
The United States Army has been a leader in military prowess on the world stage since its inception in 1775, and with such a record, it is reasonably assumed that there must be solid foundation within the organization working to maintain the high level of performance. The Noncommissioned Officer Corps is one institution within the Army that serves as a large portion of this foundation that makes it the fighting force that it has always been, and the noncommissioned officers have been an integral piece since the very inception of the Army. The Prussian General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, organizer of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, encapsulated this idea when he coined the noncommissioned officer (NCO) as the backbone of the Army. (Arms, 1991) In an Army that is continuously adjusting to world around it while maintaining its status as the military leader to all other nations, the Noncommissioned Officer Corps has always provided the platform for continuity through a growing rank system based on its original core, an evolving training program to develop effective leaders, and a creed that moves us forward while remembering the rich history of the corps that came before us.
The United States Army is an important subculture within our society. It has many uniquely defining attributes, which separate it from the general culture and from the subcultures of the other branches of the military. The Army’s subculture is critical to the effective operation and discipline of the Army. The Army is critical to the survival of our country, our society, and our way of life. Only certain individuals are willing to accept the demands of this subculture to be soldiers in order to preserve our freedoms for their own, and future, generations.
From family to squad members, communication acts as the cornerstone for a military officer, assisting in the mental health of the individual as well as facilitating the conduction of successful operations by an intricate, yet responsive, organization. Military officers are often times imagined as infallible heroes, unwavering against and untouched by the realities of modern warfare. Yet, newly commissioned, 22 year old officers often faces the arduous responsibilities of leading a platoon or flight comprised of men and women generally the same age as themselves into combat, or managing millions of dollars worth
To the best of my knowledge there has never been a sociological study of the effects of Marine recruit training, and only one or two non-fiction books have been written about the training of male Marine recruits, most by someone who never served in the Corps. This paper will make reference to those works, but for the most part will rely on the experiences of the author, a Marine for more than 30 years; five of those as a drill instructor whose primary...
The NJROTC, or Naval Junior Recruit Officer Training Corpse, is built not only to teach high school students about the navy but also allows student to become our great leaders of the future. In NJROTC cadets are asked to live up to very high standards because those students in NJROTC are thought of as the best of the best and are at that school to represent the military way of life. In this program I have learned three traits that will help me better myself not only in the future but in the day I live today. These traits that I speak of are discipline, punctuality, and respect. If not for NJROTC I would have not been as great a person and would have little or no direction in my life.
Subcultures are a significant part of society. Each subculture has its own set of distinctive values and norms. This is especially true of military culture because its uniqueness of values is more obvious. With the popularity of military culture, it greatly promotes patriotic education, and also brings some new elements to cultural diversity. This essay will provide some personal experiences about military culture. Then, it will also use the concept of sociology to analyse military culture. Finally, it will explain Chinese military culture by functionalism theory.
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.
We can identify three major cultural dimensions that help us to understand what leaders must focus on as they guide the transition of the Army. First, professional Identity, which is guided by Soldiers at all levels who are striving for excellence in their functional specialty, i.e., HR Sergeants. Soldiers who have goals and ideals of the Army to ethically put service and duty first. HR Sergeants are trained and well educated in their field. They are taught to put Soldiers first and have great customer support skills. Second, community, the sense in which Soldiers stop thinking about “I” and start thinking “we”. The bond among units who not only believe in cohesion with Soldiers, but their families too. The HR Sergeants are there to take care of Soldiers when financial issues arise with them or their families and don’t back down until the situation is solved. Last, hierarchy, which leads to order and control and provides Soldiers with moral reference and a sense of direction. The HR Sergeant has the mentality of mission first, knowing who to contact at the next level for assistance helps get the mission
I believe the results of this survey to be accurate as the survey was conducted in a fair and professional manner. However, I also discovered how easy it can be to manipulate the data and the opinions of participants to favor a single viewpoint. Surveys are an important method of gathering, summarizing and presenting large amounts of data. However, when relying on polls to form opinions or make decisions, people should consider the source, look for any conflicts of interest, contemplate other avenues of information and draw their own conclusions.
As a ROTC cadet in the United States Army, It is my job to respect any cadre member and cadets appointed over me. Respect in the army and in the real world are slightly two different things. Outside ROTC world respect cannot be demanded nor expected, but as in ROTC world it is completely the opposite. Respect is an absolute necessity because that is what separates us from being non-professionals and professionals. We must respect all the cadets who are appointed over us
...d for consent to proceed with the study. The participants were given thorough instructions that at any during the survey you can withdrawal your participation in the research, and that this is to benefit research to society. Participation is this survey was voluntary was emphasized. Participants were told that the surveys should take no longer than fifteen minutes and the personal information will remain confidential their results may be shared, but for research purposes only. The questionnaire will have a demographic sheet and a 50 item questionnaire divided into two sections. One part has a four point Likert scale (0= Almost Never, 1=Sometimes, 2= Often, 3 =Almost Always) and the other part is a selection of A or B. It was also reiterated that the participants had the right to withdraw from the research study at any time; there will be no consequences or penalty.
American military history has the potential to inspire greatness in not only youth but people of all ages. When people read about historical figures, even if they aren 't well known, who went above and beyond the standard they gain a sense of inspiration. However, in addition to a sense of inspiration many people gain a better sense of duty even if they do not actively serve in the armed forces. Additionally, another quite remarkable trait the military possesses is the ability to perform in high stress environments under less than ideal conditions. An example of this would be soldiers continuing to execute missions after weeks and months of little to no sleep, food, and
e. The military can be a positive experience for most men but for the majority of women, it is a bad thing not only on the women’s trust of fellow humans but it can kill her health in a short period.
For those who do not recommend compulsory ROTC, they suggested that the freshmen students just consider ROTC. They supported the current law regarding national service wherein each student is given the option to choose among the three components. They stood firm with the current practice of NSTP.