Safety.When it comes down to it, everything that the Army does is done with one word in mind, and that word, is safety. One of the most important ways to promote safety in the Army, and in the military as a whole for that matter, is by providing and ensuring that all personnel properly utilize the appropriate equipment for the task at hand. One such piece of equipment, which I am certain that most soldiers are familiar with, are the Small Arms Protective Inserts.
SAPI plates, for short, are standard issue across the Army, and their primary purpose is to provide additional protection against firearms whose calibers exceed those that the soft armor of the Improved Outer Tactical Vest are capable of defending against. Although the aforementioned
pocket into which an extra plate is inserted as the vest is donned. As the front of the vest
From this, the soldiers have become robotic due to the war, as they no longer possess any emotion or individuality among themselves and thus are no longer differentiable. In order to restore what’s left of their respective identities, the soldiers must carry items that one may assume are “trivial”, when in actuality they are the most significant “things” they carry. For instance, O’Brien details the story behind what one of the soldiers in Cross’ platoon named Kiowa carries by stating, “Kiowa, a devout Baptist, carried an illustrated New Testament that had been presented to him by his father, who taught Sunday school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma” (3). This is the only item Kiowa possesses to reminisce on his
Or the way that they all look up to the pantyhose as an almost godly relic. All the way to Norman Bowker finally realizing that courage comes from within, not from winning the Silver Star. These things, made up the soldiers attributes, made up the soldiers’ persona, made up the soldiers. But they didn’t stop at the soldier; certain items characterized all the soldiers as a collective group. It even went as far as to describe an entire group by the things all of them carried, of course, being the green berets.
“All the soldiers there were wearing NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical warfare) protective clothing. We said: ‘What’s going on here?’ And their answer was: ‘Didn’t you know? This ammunition is a bit dodgy.’” – Tim Pubrick, Gulf War veteran, British Royal Army tank commander.6
Before O’Brien introduces the characters, he introduces the items they carry as symbols of their humanity. The reader has a chance to develop curiosity for the depth of each character presented and is not instantly alienated by the war setting. In the first paragraph O’Brien introduces the letters Lieutenant Cross carries by writing, “First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried letters from a girl named Martha, a junior at Mount Sebastian College in New Jersey. They were not love letters, but Lieutenant Cross was hoping” (O'Brien 337). The letters are one of the most prominent symbols the reader encounters and at the story’s opening, act as a symbol of home, youth, and hope. Because he carries these dainty baubles, Cross seems more vulnerable, therefore, more human. The reader sees this again when introduced to more of the soldiers inventory, “Among the necessities or near-necessities were P-38 can openers, pocket knives, heat tabs, wristwatches, dog tags, mosqui...
Though many state militias and volunteer infantry companies adopted regular army uniforms, more wealthy states designed and adopted their own. In 1861, New York created their own battle jacket as shown in Figure 5, which was a tailored shell jacket that went to the waist and featured eight to twelve buttons down the front (MacDonald). These coats were used largely by New York state volunteers, but were also issued to several neighboring state units (Troiani). Zouave companies and regiments had the most elaborate uniforms of the time, and were usually copied directly from their French counterparts, but in some cases even directly ordered from the French Army (Troiani). Baggy pantaloons, waist high jackets, vests, fezzes or turbans, leggings,
Military bearing is a trademark of the Army and is one of the fundamental reasons we are held in such high regard by the American population and much of the world. Does of the situation in which we find ourselves. Often it is used as a reliable indicator of a Soldier’s pride in their unit, branch of service, or the military in its entirety. The concept of bearing has some aspects that are unique, others that are more overarching and the same across the board. It is vital no matter what rank or position is held. It works generally the same across the branches of service with subtle distinctions. Bearing is not proprietary to the military, as it can be present in any civilian as well. Much of the Army’s bearing and standards can be seen in our
Safety is a primary concern in the health care environment, but there are still many preventable errors that occur. In fact, a study from ProPublica in 2013 found that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients each year suffer preventable harm in the hospital (Allen, 2013). Safety in the healthcare environment is not only keeping the patient safe, but also the employee. If a nurse does not follow procedure, they could bring harm to themselves, the patient, or both. Although it seems like such a simple topic with a simple solution, there are several components to what safety really entails. Health care professionals must always be cautious to prevent any mishaps to their patients, especially when using machines or lifting objects, as it has a higher
Respect is probably the most important trait that needs to be shown towards your superiors. Every Armed forces branch in the United States of America has a chain of command in which respect is the main premise behind the entire organization. Respect backs the ideals and leadership within any chain of command. Respect is important in the design of the military system itself. You have to automatically trust and do what higher ranking cadet, or any cadre member says because they hold power and most likely have more experience then you. You must show them respect to because they have more knowledge and know how, not to mention they have earned the stop they are in. Respect also tires into the worrier’s ethos, which is an important aspect of what it means to be a member of the army.
Patient safety is a large concern for practices, nurses and doctors. There are many tasks and precautions that can be taken to prevent accidents in the work place, whether it involves patients or not. Florence Nightingale once said “The very first canon of nursing, the first and last thing on which a nurse’s attention must be fixed is to keep the air within as pure as the air without”. This quote is argued to be an analogy for keeping the patient safe and to return them to the same condition as before they fell ill. Patient safety is one of many top priorities in a nurse’s creed, right next to caring for the patient and returning them to proper health. It is the nurse’s responsibility to keep the patient as comfortable as possible. This has
The typical battle attire of a present-day US soldier consists of a camouflaged jacket and pants. Throughout history, these uniforms have ranged from the blue and gray of the Civil War to the green camouflage we see today. When contrasting these with the typical military uniforms seen in science fiction, there is a distinct difference noted. According to the Babes in Space Gallery, men who are soldiers, or warriors, wear uniforms that seem to almost travel back in time. A few science fiction magazine covers that have been looked at in class show men wearing nothing but briefs and capes. Sometimes,...
The level of discipline in the ranks of the Army has severely declined in the last decade. In
MISSION: The 81mm mortar platoon is commonly called the battalion commander’s hip pocket artillery. It is called this because 81’s are foot mobile, are on target faster, and more accurate than artillery. The mission of the 81mm mortar platoon is to provide continuous indirect fire support to the infantry battalion and it’s subordinate elements in the offense and defense.
It’s true what everyone talks about safety – you are the key to your safety, when you do it safely you do it the right way and the best gift you can give to your family is to always stay safe. We have been taught by our parents and teachers to be cautious while doing a number of things. That’s very essential in our daily lives, because one needs to be extra cautious to prevent unavoidable accidents. However, mishaps do happen everywhere in the safest of places, no matter how careful we are in our actions. It is highly unpredictable, what’s going to happen the very next instant. There are numerous incidences we come across like simple trips, falls, cuts due to sharp objects, burns or sudden worsening of a person’s health condition, causing
Job responsibilities need to be precise because someone’s life could be in danger. “There are many different jobs and careers out there in the world. Some jobs require skills and training and others require an educational background. The career I am focused on would be a security guard. Being a security guard is something that challenges you to the extreme sometimes. This job isn’t something you can just pick up and want to do without thinking about how much you are risking your life for the sack of others. To understand what it takes to become a security guard you should look into the work environment, education, salary, and job responsibilities. Security guards are important to many businesses, providing safety therefore, it’s crucial to