Projecting American National Power Through 2050: The Moral Dimension
Abstract
How can military leaders understand and employ changing American morality limiting negative effects and utilizing positive properties of discussed ethics with Force 2050? The corporate morality differences between those entering the military in the next two decades and those currently serving present potential sources of friction as the Army values interact with ever-changing national and personal values. This professional case study investigates how Generations the Boomer, X, Y, and Z generations interpret and implement the Army Values upon entry in the military and inculcation. This thesis recommends actions to identified key decision makers (Brigade Commanders, the Army Chief of Chaplains, and the Command General Staff Officer College) on how a shifting interpretation of truth varies generational cohorts' connection to the concepts of loyalty, duty, respect, self-less service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. It concludes that understanding people's concept and use of truth yields simple practices and messages that develop future leaders in orthodox practice of Army Values and decrease frustration and friction in leader-subordinate relationships.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 09, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1181099
Entities
People
- Robert M. Farmer
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College