Ethics and Combat Decisions

Abstract

In 2003, the United States and coalition forces attacked Iraq in a combined effort to oust Saddam Husain and both restore Democracy and confiscate supposed weapons of mass destruction. The coalition was not prepared for a long stay, and subsequently did not prepare their Soldiers for dealing with the local population. Soldiers who are placed in dangerous situations react as they are trained. The right people must be brought in to address situations and approach problems with the right attitude, training and experience to fix issues. Soldiers with no formal training in legal and infrastructure problems will only compound issues if they are not properly briefed, guided and led by the experienced unit leaders. Local inhabitants meanwhile are trying to live a descent life and stay out of the internal strife. The two group's collision on the battlefield will only lead to death and misery. It is imperative that leaders take control of Soldiers and lead and teach them to deal with violent situations with professionalism and humility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 06, 2007
Accession Number
AD1122731

Entities

People

  • Michael S. Terry

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Battlefields
  • Battles
  • California
  • Communities
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Inhabitants
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Leadership
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • South Vietnam
  • Training
  • United States
  • Vietnam
  • Warfare
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies