Importance of Ethical Decision Training in the Operational Environment

Abstract

For the last four years, the United States Army deployed over seas to fight a war on terror. Every day in situations in Iraq and Afghanistan Soldiers, have to make ethical decisions that affect the Army's overall mission. The appearance of unethical behavior by our Soldiers in the United States and foreign media has large influence on the conduct of operations. In a war that has degenerated into an insurgency were the combatants hide among and dress like the local populace, it is difficult to find and eliminate the threat. Soldiers must make correct ethical and life saving decisions in a split second. The unethical behavior of Soldiers whether real or perceived, costs the United States Army credibility and vast amount of resources that hinder front line commanders and Soldiers from effectively carrying out missions. Comprehensive ethical training at all levels is the key to carrying out successful operations in all theaters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 05, 2007
Accession Number
AD1117200

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  • Kurt Kagels

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  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
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