How Does Perception Affect Communication

We are one team one fight because we are Soldiers be it Officers, Warrant Officers, NCO’s and/or Civilians. We have to understand that no one person’s job is more than or less important than the other. We all need each other to be a cohesive team. As a HR Sergeant in the Profession of Arms the Officer Leaders are only as good as the NCO who work their section. The NCO is only as good as the lower enlisted who they provided leadership. The civilian in most cases are assigned to an Officer or a NCO who serves in dual roles. There has to be clear and concise communication among the masses to make the rolls balance. There will always be changing of the guards and the Army Leaders will have to adapt with the changes along with the advances in

This happy medium is what I believe to be a rarely achievable goal especially with so many different personalities and individuals. Although the Army instills in us from our arrival at reception a level of conformity, teamwork, mission accomplishment, brotherhood, army standards and values it is something that is developed over time. Every soldier need to realize that he/she is part of a bigger picture which is the protection of our nation and the American way of life. Although every soldier comes from different places in the world, has different religious views, has different traditions and practices we must remember that we are in the United States

In the military, soldiers are the professional image civilians look up to when coming in contact with the Army branch. In the US Army, becoming a soldier and embracing this profession means living the Army values on a daily basis by ensuring that Loyalty, Honor, Personal Courage, Respect, Integrity, Selfless Service, and Duty, become part of a soldier’s character. However, not all soldiers have the same duty or responsibility in the military. In order to become victorious and accomplish the purpose of their profession, soldiers must continually learn how to work together as a team.

The United States has become a very advanced and intimidating force to be reckoned with. Many different factors have led to a more efficient and effective fighting force, but one factor that stands out amongst the rest is the evolution of how the military communicates. One person is limited and can only do so much without the help from others. When you introduce another individual, you drastically increase productivity and safety. One famous scripture from the Bible is “Five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall chase ten thousand, and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword.” (New International Version, Leviticus 26.8) Having more than one individual working together is good, but the most important thing is communication. The military understands these two concepts and because of this the military has created a unique and complex way to communicate.

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage shape the culture in the Army. I challenge myself to take it one step further by demonstrating a professional demeanor that fosters a shared sense of accomplishment and pride in service. Engaging Solders at all levels within an organization builds trust, respect, and a sense of belonging. A successful culture also needs a positive environment or climate where professionals feel their thoughts, opinions, and actions have true meaning and are taken to heart no matter how significant the contribution. There are many contributing factors that lead to a positive climate and it all starts with communication. Being able to establish effective communications is the most important aspect because missions can be broken down into tasks, tasks can be accomplished, accomplished tasks lead to rewards, disobeying orders means punishment, and so

I agree with you there needs to be order or there is chaos so with organizational structure gives all parties the information or ways to get information to accomplish the goal. When I was in the U. S. Navy there was structure with a chain of command and if you did not follow it you had to answer to your commander. You also knew your place in the chain of command and be prepared to answer any and all questions that were addressed to you while having respect for the party that was addressing you. Just think of it this way what if we were aboard ship and decided to go back to Hawaii without the superior officer’s orders then we would probably all end up in the brig.

In 1980, S.F. Scudder proposed that all living beings existing on the planet communicate in some way, even plants. We need to communicate to survive. My paper discusses various communication theories that relate to things that I observed or experienced over the course of my internship.

I think that is a base wide problem. I feel most squadrons, even down to the flight/shop level, fail to understand one another’s own unique part of the mission. Most just carry out their day to day requirements without caring how their actions could affect another group. The entire base would operate much smoother if there was open line of communication in an effort to understand what one group has to do daily to complete their part of the mission.

As a Senior Enlisted Leader, developing a better comprehension of the big picture is paramount. Having in-depth knowledge of the complexities behind decisions, processes, and the totality of circumstances would be instrumental when addressing matters to the field. Furthermore, it would enhance a Senior Enlisted Leader’s ability to provide timely, complete and reliable counsel to operational and strategic leaders. Fostering the medium in which leadership and workforce can openly communicate will be

As a matter of fact, the Army has regulations in place to keep “social growth” of individuals at a standpoint. The importance of being able to communicate in ways that all can understand is vital; but being able to learn from others in multiple ways. As well as, being open to the social standpoint, of others is portentous in any profession. Social standpoint theory can be applied to many aspects in regards to my career. Telling an officer that his memo is wrong or his Department of the Army form is filled out incorrectly is a waste of breath. However on the other hand, I can tell a private what he or she needs to fix, they fully understand and are more than willing to cooperate. If I have the officer in charge of my shop tell his peers what I’ve been trying to relate to them, they will listen in cooperate. It’s because of their rank and social standpoint the officers refuse to listen to me, even when I’m right. Having an open mind and understanding about social learning instead of being so stern on their personal

My ability to communicate grew exponentially when made the rank of Sergeant and was not only the liaison for new soldiers coming to the unit but also in charge of four soldiers. I was typically able to balance friendly dialogue with my soldiers except when I was an administrator. This would be when I had to minister punishment or assign tasks. That all changed when I suspected one of the new soldiers, who I recently introduced to the unit, of beating his wife. When I confronted him about it he laughed it off and trying to be the friendly leader followed suit.

Perception begins with the recognition that signals are being sent. The initial recognition of signals is not random, but selective. A person chooses to encounter some signals but not others, and to pay attention to some but not others. Recognition does not equal communication, however, because at this point the perceiver may choose to "lose" the signal—^not to retain it.

Human communication can be described with five different key arguments which can be in relation to this statement: “Human thought is not neutral, but everything we think and communicate is constructed from a particular point of view, whether we realize it or not.”(Steinberg and Angelopulo, 2007). These five key arguments each have their own influences on how humans communicate with each other in different ways.

Perceptual sets are helpful because they allow us to see past experiences exactly how they were. We can ignore changes that may have occurred since that past experience as if they didn’t occur. Perceptual sets may be helpful in communication when we experience a rough patch with someone. Even though there may have been one small wrong turn, that individual is still someone you really care for and because of your perceptual set you can see past the bump in the road. On the other hand, perceptual sets can also be harmful in communication. If you are in an abusive relationship that puts you in danger, you shouldn’t look past every situation that you encounter because if it is happening repeatedly it probably will not stop. Stereotyping can be

One of the unique things that distinguish human beings from other animals is the manner in which we communicate in a very complex manner. We share concepts, we record ideas for future use and learning, we have memories, we create stories out of fiction for pleasure, and we learn through a highly complex set of cognitive functions through language. Somehow, in our evolutionary past, our ancestors took information from the environment (smell, touch, sound, etc.) and converted it into information that could be shared. Some of that information became memories, some of it became tradition, and it all became part of the development of culture (Ormrod).