Profanity in the Army

Abstract

Is the use of profanity necessary in todays professional Army? You could base this question on ones personal opinion and attitude on the use of profanity. The image of a leader is either degraded or respected when Soldiers hear them using profanity. It has to be the right words at the right moment for it to work to the users advantage or it could make a bad situation worse. Some may view the use of profanity as disrespectful for those who hear it. With a populace of highly educated and professional Soldiers in the Army today, can we, as leaders, be professional and still use profanity?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 03, 2008
Accession Number
AD1105637

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  • Anthony C. Stevens

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  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Human Systems

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  • Freedom Of Speech
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  • Leadership
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