Military Professionalism and Ethics
Abstract
This study focuses on the professional ethical conduct of the U.S. Armed Forces officer. The problem is defined as the gap between what military officers actually perceive to be the behavior of their fellow officers and the ethical standard of performance expected of the profession. The professional military ethic is defined as the set of expectations for behavior that is commonly understood and generally accepted by the military profession. These expectations are derived from the trust and confidence vested in the profession by the nation and from the traditional and developing values necessary to fulfillment of the unique military mission. Although there is general acceptance among officers of the basic value concepts of military professionalism, the difficulty comes in applying those values to the exigencies of the environment in which the military officer serves. This study examines the strains and influences that will always be present to discourage ethical conduct. It seeks understanding of the nature of the problem and the resolve within the profession to renew the spirit and standards traditional to the military profession.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078211
Entities
People
- Francis B. Galligan
Organizations
- Naval War College