Military Followers

I believe we are all born into this world as followers. From birth, we are all taught to walk, talk, and how to act. As we get older, our values and beliefs are developing from our mother and father. From family and friends and the things we see around us. we develop our own traits base on what we have learned. I spend most of my life in a place where I am taught to follow before I can lead. The belief is you truly cannot lead if you do not understand the needs of others. The need of the mission and how to provide purpose, direction and motivated solider. That’s right… the United States Army.

In the military, we fulfill both roles simultaneously. From the day, we enter military service, throughout our career, and well into our older years. We are followers, it’s a part of our way of life and an

My experience in the military begins with being a private. We are expected to know rules and regulations on military bearing, wear and appearance of our uniform, customs and courtesy. How to handle our self and follow orders. This is all a way of teaching you how to carry yourself and the respect you should have for those in a leadership position. As a private in the military you are taught to obey orders and complete missions with supervision. As you move up in rank, you take on more responsibilities in leadership positions. Making sure that the mission is carry out but also taking care of your soldiers and their families. Example of this is if my soldier and his wife are fighting as his leader or supervisor it is my responsibility to go to his home talk to him and his wife and attempt to resolve the problem. Inform my chain of command and recommend what I believe