The Ethical Dilemma Soldiers Face By Not Going to Combat

Abstract

We have a duty and responsibility as Soldiers to live the seven Army values. When we chose to ignore these values it becomes and issues that undermines a unit's ability to fight. A Soldier not wanting to go to combat places a strain on not only the chain of command, but also our very foundation of freedom and liberty. Every Soldier who is physical and mentally fit to go to combat should go, and leader have a responsibility to ensure they uphold to that commitment and trust each Soldier had when they volunteer for the Armed Forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 03, 2008
Accession Number
AD1117320

Entities

People

  • Van J. Prier

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Human Systems

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  • Deployment
  • Education
  • Military Training
  • Specialists
  • Standards
  • Tactical Training
  • Thinking
  • Training
  • United States
  • Volunteers

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