Charged with sex-related crimes involving 10 female Airmen, 4 counts of adultery, and several other

The 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, a unit known as the Rakkasans, were conducting Operation Iron Triangle in 2006 in Iraq when soldiers killed eight unarmed Iraqi men. The US military severely reprimanded the Commander of the Rakkasans, COL Michael Steele, for the unethical command climate his leadership allowed to exist within the unit at that time. This unit will need a new commander that can set and maintain an effective, ethical command climate through his leadership. That new commander should resolve the issues that led to the reported war crime in order to establish a culture that perpetuates an ethical command climate.

The book Black Hearts opened my eyes to how leadership from a single Officer can have a grappling effect on such a wide range of soldiers from the lowest of ranks. One of the best takeaways from Black Hearts is to never do anything: illegal, unethical, or immoral. Although this is a easy statement to repeat, Black Hearts demonstrates the difficulties that lie behind these words. It has also painted a picture of how leadership can topple extremely quickly from a top down view. The Army is portrayed in a bad light throughout the book relentlessly. This is due to the concentration of poor leadership of the 1-502nd Regiment (Referred to as “First Strike”), a battalion of the 101st Airborne Division.

Throughout military history, there have been many leaders that can be considered either visionary or ethical. This paper will discuss how BG Robin Olds was a visionary leader, but not a very ethical leader. From the beginning of his career, he was a visionary in aerial combat tactics and a true believer of leading from the front. His vision of aerial combat was beyond his years, but often fell upon deaf ears due to his flamboyant nature. He never hesitated to say exactly what was on his mind, which is why his actions could be considered unethical. But, his men loved him, and would follow him to hell and back. First, this paper will discuss BG Olds’ visionary leadership abilities he displayed the Viet Nam

Throughout history, the United States Military has faced numerous scandals. From its role in the Vietnam War, to the Iran-Contra Affair, to the Iraq War, to the abuse and denial of due process rights to detainees currently held indefinitely at the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; the Department of Defense has undeniably raised many questions about its ethics and treatment toward both civilians and fellow members of the Armed Forces alike. One recent scandal, which would now appear to be becoming the standard, is that of sexual assault within the military. However, due to a campaign of awareness, grassroots activism, and pressuring elected officials to do what is right, things are now beginning to change.

Navy sailors stand by their core values of honor, courage, and commitment. According to the Navy Ethos, integrity is understood as the foundation of a sailor’s conduct; integrity is the attribute of being honest (Merriam Webster’s Dictionary). Integrity fits into two core values, which are honor and commitment. Furthermore, sailors do not waver in their commitment to their families. Commander Ward showed no honor or ethical morals when making the decisions he made. In addition to not showing honor, Ward showed no commitment to his wife. Commitment can be defined as a promise to be faithful and devoted (Merriam Webster’s Dictionary). The Navy Ethos discusses the importance of not wavering in the dedication towards shipmates or family (Navy Ethos). Ward was not dedicated to his wife who he swore to protect and be faithful to, which is no different than the country he swore to protect and be faithful to when entering the Navy. Now that I have discussed how the ultimate deceit contradicted the Navy’s Core Values; this paper will provide a recommendation of how to keep the integrity and honesty essential characteristics of every

Every day leaders are faced with ethical challenges that question their leadership stance. According to xxx, leadership is the exercise of influence in a group context whereas ethics are the specific standards of right and wrong. When combined, a leader must know the correct action to take in all situations to ensure group success. As a group, we would like to explore ethical challenges in history. While they are alarming, they help to create a foundation of when a breakdown of trust occurs and its lasting consequences. This paper will discuss the outright lies told to African Americans suffering from Syphilis in the story Miss Evers’ boys; then we will summarize four articles uncovering outright travesties that occurred to our Veterans. Next, we will review two podcasts that discuss illusion of control and integrity. Lastly, we will take a look at some discussion points that help to truly understand Ethical Leadership.

The American military prides itself on its devotion to loyalty, honor, brotherhood, and patriotism. Those in the military place the lives of their fellow men and country above all else. It is the most intense example of selflessness and self-sacrifice. This extended commitment to God and country is made possible through codes, vows, and unquestioned obedience. If a lieutenant is given an order, he will follow through with it because the lives of countless depend on his obedience. A soldier’s actions always contribute to the overall action of the military and work towards the greater good. If an order is questioned and not obeyed, the lives of those in his squadron will be endangered

The DND claims that recent efforts have been made to deal with harassment and improve the relations between the genders. Critics, on the hand, have made the assertion that the efforts being made are not enough to eradicate a way of thinking that has existed for decades (Pugliese, 2015). Moreover, the Canadian Armed Forces’ created Operation Honour in an attempt to ‘eliminate harmful and inappropriate sexual behaviour in the Canadian Military’ (Government of Canada, 2015). This operation was sparked by the report by Justice Deschamps which led to the government conceding that the report indicated the truthful existing of an underlying sexualized culture in the Canadian Armed Forces (hereinafter referred to as the CAF). Moreover, they stated if this issue was not publicly addressed by the CAF itself, it would create a more conducive environment to serious sexual assault (Deschamps, 2015). Furthermore, this operation stated that the conduct that has sparked public outrage is morally wrong and does not reflect the values and ethical principles of the DND and CAF (Government of Canada, 2015).

In United States Military, particularly the Army, all soldiers both men and women, take an oath to protect and defend the United States Constitution. However, there is one soldier named Bowe Bergdahl who thought that it would be okay to just leave his post, without letting his squad know where he was going, and thus creating a controversy that has rocked the political environment in Washington D.C. After listening to the Serial Podcast by Sarah Koneig and hearing all the interviews from political leaders, former squad mates, and even reporters, it is fair to come to the conclusion that Bowe Bergdahl deserves to be charged with Desertion and Misbehaving before the enemy. In this essay, I am going to briefly explain why Bergdahl deserves to

Current founder of RMA Armament, Inc, this CEO has the heart of a servant leader. He has had numerous opportunities throughout his life to lead by embracing the heart of a servant. From previous experience, working for the Rawlins Police Department, he helped accomplish the goals of the department, contributing to the quality of life in Rawlins, WY. There he was directed under the mission of service to the community through crime prevention and partnership with the community. As a member of the US Marine Corps, he was given the opportunity to lead by example. Being our nation’s first line of defense, he was led with the purpose of “defending our nation at home, and protecting her interests abroad.” (www.marines.mil) Maries are taught to remain faithful to the mission at hand, to each other, to the Corps, and to country, no matter what. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Police Science from Colorado Technical University. Currently, he manages daily operations by overseeing sales and marketing, manufacturing, and research and development of armor plates. Furthermore, his peers would say that he is a trustworthy, honest businessman with a passion for saving lives. Due to the distance between Alabama and Iowa, this interview takes place through a series of emails and phone conversations. Mr. CEO was a very humble, wise man that gave great insights into true leadership.

This paper explores the military sexual assault victims not often spoken about; many more men were victims of assault in 2013 than women. Because the military is overwhelmingly male, the number to men and women reporting Military Sexual Trauma are about equal. The frequent occurrence of sexual assault in the military is staggering. The Department of Defense RAND “estimates that 4.9% of active duty women and 1% of active duty men experienced a sexual assault in the year prior to being surveyed. These rates suggest that about 20,300 Service members (10,600 men; 9,600 women) experienced a sexual assault in Fiscal Year 2014” (Department of Defense, 2015). Same sex rape seems to be more common in the military than in the civilian population,

There have been numerous sex trafficking accusations as well as sexual abuse assault allegations made towards the Contractors, a specific example in Bosnia. Their intentions continue to be unclear and their legality hangs by a thread. In the 90’s, the PMC DynCorp employees received both sex trafficking and slavery accusations , according to the Huffington Post. (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-isenberg/pmc-sexual-violence-its-s_b_1240751.html) Media erupted after this scandal and headlines bounced throughout papers. One note being: “ The Absence of Justice: Private Military Contractors, Sex Assault, and the U.S. Government’s Policy of Indifference.” Not only does this title associate the PMC employees and overall company with illegal management, but it also exposes the U.S. military for attempting to hid their faults and otherwise punishment. Further damaging the PMC

However, the act could have been prevented if the sergeant officer took action immediately. As the officers' superior, it is the sergeant officer's responsibility to make sure that his subordinates remain true to their code of ethics. Having witnessed such unethical behavior, he should have talked to the officers and explained that what they were doing was wrong and unlawful. The sergeant officer has the right to discipline his subordinates and not tolerate their bad actions. Unfortunately, he was not able to fulfill his task of keeping his subordinates disciplined and protecting other workers especially women.

The following two case examines the dynamics of organizations experiencing change, ethical crisis, and evolution. Still within the government and also in 1991, the Tailhook scandal involved sexual allegations against the armed forces. This cases put the spotlight on what some women had been experiencing for years. Former Navy lieutenant Paula Coughlin was one of more than 80 Women who alleged they were sexually assaulted. The assailants were drunken Naval and Marine officers attending a conference at Vegas’ Hilton Hotel. Coughlin later left the Navy. She said the organization failed to investigate her allegations and then retailed against her for being a “whistleblower”. Coughlin ended up suing the hotel for failing to provide adequate security.

National Defence University. Values and ethics. Retrieved March 5, 2017, from National Defenece University, http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/ndu/strat-ldr-dm/pt4ch15.html