Unethical Behavior during Conflicts
Abstract
Living by and operating within the framework of high ethical standards is always important. Ethical errors during conflicts have far-reaching implications that reach beyond an accusers unit. Because we are a nation fighting in a protracted conflict, the Army has experienced extremely high operational tempo (OPTEMPO). This has lead to fatigue and stress on the force. Unfortunately, it seems like each week ushers in a new headline that highlights Soldiers exhibiting unethical behavior while executing counterinsurgency operations (COIN).Those individual Soldier actions at the tactical level have negative, enduring strategic implications. As senior noncommissioned officers, we must make sure our Soldiers have a strong ethical foundation that can endure the rigors of executing diverse, complex operations in austere environments around the world. We must build strong ethical foundations by first setting the example, educating Soldiers and by enforcing regulations and policies. This will ensure our Soldiers have unwavering ethical standards that can withstand any ethical dilemma.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 02, 2011
- Accession Number
- AD1133812
Entities
People
- Ian R. Dames
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy