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
In the thirty-eight years of the United States Naval Submarine Service no United States submarine had ever sunk an enemy vessel. With the ignition of the Second World War the poorly equipped and poorly trained Silent Service, nicknamed for the limited access of the media to the actions and achievements of the submarines, would be thrust into the position American submariners had longed for. The attack on Pearl Harbor left the United States Navy with few options for retribution. The three remaining aircraft carriers were to be “the last line of defense.” Commander Stuart S. Murray made the precarious situation clear to his skippers, captains, upon sending them on their first war patrol. He stressed the importance of smart sailing by
First, this trend points to the slow response time of a hierarchal leadership. In today’s fast paced world, the Navy leadership must respond to issues and trends more quickly. Ongoing training is also necessary to ensure that young sailors know how to respond to situations involving a lack of technology such as warning ships that do not have radios or when there is damage to the communications equipment. Additionally, national security must be a priority, so there should be clear indications if security onboard a ship has been breached. Due to these incidents, the Commander of the Pacific fleet has been relieved of his command, which also has global implications. The tension in the pacific region is at a delicate point, and a change in regional leadership could push the balance one way or the other. With these incidents giving the Navy the appearance of ineptitude, it emboldens countries like North Korea. The navy is now taking a safety stand down to correct the issues and reinforce correct procedures, but the damage to its reputation has already been
After reading over the document, stating the core values, I can easily relate to Delta Defense. I find that these values are similar, if not identical to the ones I try my best to live by. Whether it be through work or my personal life, the phrases that Delta Defense lives by should be the way everyone lives.
result in the destruction of our Navy.” Taking both of these reports into high consideration, our
Everyday, people are forced to face with vicious circle of decisions: whether to stick to their morals or obey the authority figure. But it’s a fact that people have a propensity to obey authority, more than to preserve their own morals. A Few Good Men is a film that illustrates the struggle every marine faces-- to follow orders, good or bad. But why would marines follow the orders without hesitation if that order questions the principles they live by? Because the orders in the navy are meant to follow all for the reason of making everyone in Navy into good marines and to be strong enough to defend the nation. It required unquestioning commitment and obedience to orders. The articles, “The Perils of Obedience” by Stanley Milgram and “The
Today's mariners have too little valuation for their legacy. To counter this issue, Thomas J. Cutler has arranged a background marked by our maritime legacy as A Sailor's History of the U.S. Naval force. The work is one of a kind in two vital ways. To start with, it is composed specifically instead of sequentially. This enables late history to be mixed with more removed (yet critical) occasions in ways that will strengthen the agelessness and in addition the opportuneness of the U.S. Naval force, accordingly having a more noteworthy interest to today's mariner. There are various topics being utilized the most evident are showed in sections with the subjects of "respect," "boldness," and "duty," however others fill in as helpful vehicles too;
Captain D. Michael Abrashoff is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and was a military assistant to the former secretary of defense, Dr. William J. Perry. He served as Commander of 310 men and women aboard the USS Benfold in the Pacific Fleet. Abrashoff left the Navy in 2001 and became the founder and CEO of Grassroots Leadership, Inc., in Boston.
“I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.” When I say the Sailor 's Creed I do not just mindlessly recite a few meaningless words and call it a day. These words represent the core responsibilities taken on by those who serve in our Navy, and therefore, are the cornerstones by which I serve and carry out my day to day job. As a Second Class Petty Officer of the Navy and a Collateral Duty Inspector for multiple work centers I have a responsibility to my shipmates, my command and my Navy. Faltering in or disregarding these responsibilities can result in the loss of time, aircraft, friends, family and life as a whole. An act unforgivable by all and a constant reminder of the burden placed upon me. The impacts of my actions as a Second Class Petty Officer and as a Collateral Duty Inspector go past me, my family, my work center and even my own command. I have the ability to affect and even destroy every aspect of another sailor’s life or family just with a single irresponsible action. I can cause the destruction of a single part or an entire aircraft. Every action and decision I make has an equal
As I think back at the past three years I’ve been in the Navy so far, I can’t help but laugh at every dilemma I’ve been involved in and how they came about. My military career isn’t this patriotic story of me finding my purpose in life by defending my country and overcoming the physical and mental obstacles that came along. It’s this living satire of the idiotic things Sailors do to get by, and the childish, but humorous, ways we get punished. I think what really feeds the humor in this satire is my obliviousness to my surroundings and the rules laid out for me.
As a child who has grown up around the Navy way of life, I have always known that I wanted to serve something higher than just myself. I realized that an average career might focus on just one person — me — and no one else. I would be working to better my career, to make more connections for myself, and to succeed individually. However, a career in the Naval service would involve more than just myself. A career in the Navy is a team effort with all sailors working as a unit for the same goal. My attitude towards becoming selfless changed after learning about the U.S.S. Fitzgerald incident and the heroic actions of Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Leo Rehm, Jr. During the holiday season of 2015, I passed out Christmas cards to sailors aboard the U.S.S. Fitzgerald. I took a tour and personally met with many of the sailors as well. Of all the sailors I met, Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Leo Rehm, Jr. is the only
It was during this time that I attended Fleet Week for the first time in New York, and I was completely enthralled. The ships before me were marvels, destroying my belief regarding the unyielding ocean; these ships conquered the sea regularly. They radiated power, respect, and esteem. The sailors that maintained and ran the ship beamed professionalism, honor, and
In the US army we are taught to live by the 7 army values. They are broken down to us in the acronym ‘LDRSHIP’. Loyalty “Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. constitution, the Army, and other soldiers.” Duty “Fulfill your obligations.” Respect “Treat people as they should be treated.” Selfless Service “Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates above your own.” Honor “Live up to the army values.”
In the Navy and Marine Corps providing feedback and counseling to Sailors and Marines is a critical skill that every leader must possess. For this assignment, I was tasked with providing counseling and guidance to a struggling 3/C Midshipmen in my company on how they could improve in meeting the standards with regards to morally, mentally, and physically. For the counseling, I chose 3/C Burns who was struggling academically with a D at six weeks in Thermodynamics, a major course in his matrix. With this Midshipman struggling to meet the mission mentally, I was keen on attacking the issue before it developed into a major problem by providing advice, counseling, and a personal story of being in his place before.
3. Cadets and officers lie under oath in court. It is unacceptable to lie in court. The military has determined that it is essential this case be investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. A sub-group in the military can't make its own rules of military morality.
When we were younger we were always told by our parents to behave and follow the rules in school and to be nice to the other children. At school they had a set of rules that we were meant to follow and abide by them. Here in the Marine Corps is no different there are many rules and regulations that are meant to be followed under the UCMJ Articles. It’s important to keep following the orders you are given and that you follow these rules exactly like you are ordered to do so. In this essay I will be talking about the following: Disobeying an Order, Disrespect, Discipline, Chain of Command, Unauthorized Absence, and Leadership Principles and Leadership Traits. I will try my best’s efforts to explain everything and show what I have learned in