This monograph addresses the question of whether admitting openly homosexual persons into the military affects readiness. Homosexuality and the effect on military readiness has been a volatile issue since President Bill Clinton pledged to remove...
Congress governs the United States Armed Forces by writing laws for the Department of Defense (DoD) to implement. In 1993, Congress passed a federal law banning homosexuality in the armed forces. The DoD created a policy to implement the law, but...
All service members should take time out of their busy schedule to study military history. Some Army personnel have been victim of sexual assault and were not believed or threatened punishment by their superiors if they reported the incident....
Sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination that has occurred in the military workplace as well as many other workplaces. This form of harassment consists of undesirable sexual advances, expressed desires for sexual favors, and sexual...
Do recent changes in leadership doctrine reflect social values articulated by our civil institutions or military functional needs, and if they reflect social values rather than functional needs are the changes likely to inhibit the solving of...
The status of American culture in the year 2000 indicates a liberalized change in attitude toward lesbians and gays, particularly in the area of military service. However, the military is staunchly opposed to full inclusion of known lesbians and...
At one time in the recent past, sexual harassment in the military reached crisis status. Things have gotten better in the past five years; however, sexual harassment continues to be a problem in all branches of service. So, where does ethics fit...
A major ethical problem confronting the Army today is sexual misconduct. Sexual
misconduct cannot be tolerated by leaders and directly violates Army values and professional ethics. All Soldiers must be disciplined, morally and ethically sound, and...
As leaders, we have two basic responsibilities: accomplishment of the mission, and looking out for the welfare of our Soldiers. These responsibilities have a long standing history within the Army, however, today I must question the Army's...
An ethical problem in today's military we are facing is Sexual harassment on the battlefield. Soldiers in the military are sexual harassed and abused by their fellow Soldiers, subordinates, and leaders on the battlefield. This problem is a growing...
Women serving in our armed forces should never have to face the tragedy of sexual assault. However, female troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are reporting an insidious enemy in their own camps: fellow American Soldiers who sexually assault...
This monograph investigates the nature of the resistance within the United States Army to the inclusion of homosexuals into the wider force and the preparation necessary at the macro level for potential social change should Congress repeal US Code...
Many subjects are of current interest to General Casey, Army Chief of Staff, and Sergeant Major of the Army Preston but none as prevalent as sexual assault, sexual harassment, and improper relationships. We have seen the Army initiate drastic...
Sexual misconduct is an ongoing issue within our armed forces. Sexual misconduct among our senior leadership is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Sexual misconduct in the Army affects the role of both men and women. Our leadership should be...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
Ethics are principles and values we follow that let us to do the right thing. In recent years, there has been increased discussion of ethics and its potential value to the United States military. Doing the right thing is not always easy, but in...
The Family Practice Residency provided an abstinence-based curriculum program to the post junior high school students. This study investigated the prevalence of high-risk behaviors in this population for improving future programs. The literature...
The most effective way to deal with sexual misconduct is to prevent it. We can prevent it with constant education, training, and awareness. As leaders, we need to keep our ears, eyes, and minds open at all times. We must be vigilant and be on the...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
My ethics paper on "The Army's Ethical Dilemma Regarding Sexual Orientation" will force leaders to put aside their differences and think about what direction the Army is headed regarding this subject matter. This paper will attempt to encourage...