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    The Profession of Arms: Role of the Human Resources Sergeant The word “profession” can often mean different things to different people. At its core, “profession” is a strong indicator of both expertise and trust. In an article entitled “What is a Profession?” the author states “A profession is a self-selected, self-disciplined group of individuals who hold themselves out to the public as possessing a special skill derived from education and training and who are prepared to exercise that skill

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    The Role of Human Resources Sergeant in the Profession of Arms remains the same at all levels, regardless of where we are at in the world, both at war and at times of peace. Field Manual 1-0 says it best. “HR support is executed at tactical, operational, and strategic levels. It includes all activities and functions executed within the Army personnel development system life cycle management functions (structure, acquisition, distribution, development, deployment, compensation, sustainment, and transition)

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    organizations. Also, there are support professions such as medics, civil affairs, and aviation. These organizations are well known and highly respected by the American citizen. However, there are other professions that are not well known, but are professions nonetheless. According to the Article “An Army White Paper: The Profession of Arms,” in order to be a part of the Profession of Arms, the soldier must understand himself or herself as a professional and the profession (Unknown, 2010). The Human Resource

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    leaders at all levels. The Army’s ability to recognize this need and adapt its methods speaks volumes for the Profession of Arms. The three components of the Army’s leadership model -

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    The Role of the Human Resources Sergeant in the Profession of Arms The role of the Human Resources Sergeant in the profession of arms is straight forward, but not without its challenges and complexities. It is a dual profession, often requiring production of uniquely expert work, both tactically and technically (Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), 2010). It struggles with its unique balance, while maintaining the standards of the Army as a whole. The Army Professional Culture The Army does

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    THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HUMAN RESOURCE SERGEANT’S ROLE IN THE PROFESSION OF ARMS - WRITING ASSIGNMENT #1 The Profession of Arms, dated 8 December 2010 (Dempsey, 08 December 2010)(“Article”), is a call for a detailed examination and reassessment of the Army as a profession in order to ensure that Army professionalism and professional service stay current with the evolving and contemporary ideals. For example, women have increased prominence in the Army. How will their presence on the front line affect

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    The Army White Paper

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    highest standards of the Profession of Arms. In an effort to refine their understanding of the Army Profession, the Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff directed that a review of the Army Profession be conducted, thus the creation of the Profession of Arms Campaign. The Profession of Arms Campaign jumpstarted with “An Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms”. The white paper is used as a catalyst for the professional discourse we want to have about our profession. The Army White Paper

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    endured as a profession and took a hard look at how the Army must change to adapt to a persistent conflict. This essay will focus on four critical questions addressing the importance of the role of a Human Resources (HR) Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) as a member of the Profession of Arms. The four questions are: a. What it means to be a Profession b. The Balancing Role of the Profession’s Leaders c. The Army Professional Culture d. The HR Sergeant’s Role in the Army Profession Profession

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    Professional Soldier

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    learning and becoming a professional in the Army. The Profession of Arms in the Army means to establish firm ground work of character, ethics and unmatched adaptability in times of warfare. Developing the American Soldier and understanding the Profession of Arms will give insight to how it will benefit future generations in the Army. The word “Professional” as defined, “characterized by or conforming to the technical and ethical standards of a profession” (Merriam-Webster, 2017) correlates with the true

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    enlisted personnel as well as keeping in line with the American people. As it states in The Profession of Arms (2010) “Our client, the American people, gets to make the judgment of the extent to which we are a profession and they will do so based on the bond of trust we create with them based on the ethical, exemplary manner in which we employ our capabilities”. There are many important roles in the Profession of Arms especially the role of the Human Resource Sergeant which is at the forefront of visibility

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