Band of Brothers - Warrior Ethos, Unit Effectiveness and the Role of Initial Entry Training
Abstract
Initial Entry Training in the U.S. Army provides volunteers with basic skills essential for success as soldiers on the battlefield. Integral to continued professionalism of the Army is developing cultural attitudes beliefs and behaviors of a Warrior Ethos the culture of disciplined initiative teamwork determination sacrifice and self-reliance that guides our soldiers. The environment of IET is most critical for establishing bonds and cohesion among new soldiers necessary for a strong Warrior Ethos and unit effectiveness. Horizontal bonding contributes to a soldier/soldier's commitment to his peers and his sacrificing self-interest for collective goals. Vertical bonding establishes faith in leadership allowing new soldiers to become valued members of the team who demonstrate initiative. Organizational cohesion creates in new soldiers an intense determination to excel confident in their ability their equipment and their unit. Societal cohesion links soldiers to the values of the nation they serve. Emphasis on bonding and cohesion provides a strategy to more successfully imbue a Warrior Ethos in soldiers during IET and enable their contribution to unit effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA424011
Entities
People
- Donald M. Sando
Organizations
- United States Army War College