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Navy Core Values Essay

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Imagine someone being out to sea for eight months, and them having their only towel or shower shoes stolen from them. As Senior Enlisted Leaders, we should understand that a deceitful man is no different than a thief and both contradict the Navy’s Core Values. Integrity and honesty are essential characteristics of every sailor because the Navy is built on trust and comradery. This essay will examine the Navy’s ultimate deceit; discuss how this one man’s actions contradicted the Navy’s Core Values, and the importance of honesty and integrity within the Navy. Commander Michael Ward II was appointed commander of the USS Pittsburgh, which was stationed in Connecticut. A week after taking command, Ward was relieved of his duties amidst statements …show more content…

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

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