The emerging operational environment of the United States military is characterized by a changing myriad of complex dimensions, the elements of which are often uncomfortably and in some cases drastically different from those encountered during the...
Our society contains a plethora of unethical and immoral acts and the United States Army is no exception being that it is in essence an extension of society. The Army has always had unethical issues however; the tremendous stress placed on the...
Can the United States Army continue to be the premier fighting force in the world with homosexuals openly serving in its ranks? This issue has been hotly debated since the new homosexual conduct policy went into effect. Although this is not the...
In a constantly changing world threatened by the likelihood of terrorist acts, the American people need military leaders who clearly demonstrate an understanding of American core values, and who are both competent and morally focused. In order to...
The purpose behind this monograph was to explore the moral level of war in the context of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the larger framework of counterinsurgency operations. Operation Iraqi Freedom is a war fought in the moral realm and the resulting...
Understanding the professional military ethic (PME) requires first understanding the conceptual foundations upon which it stands. This foundation includes objective morality, the sociology of professions, professional ethics in general, and the...
Throughout my entire military career, I have heard the saying “what happens in the field stays in the field”, a saying that is direct contradiction with our Army Values. Many variations of this saying exist, “what happens TDY stays TDY”, or...
Socrates stated "There are these two evils, the doing of injustice and the suffering of
Injustice-and we affirm that to do injustice is a greater, and to suffer injustice a
lesser evil." (Gorgias, 509c). The United Nations in 1984, stated that...
This study investigates the codification of ethics within the Marine Corps. The study analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of codification. It also presents a comparative analysis between several proposed codes and historic sources of ethical...
Criticism and condemnation of al-Qaeda that originate from the worldwide Muslim community present the most formidable challenge to its existence and legitimacy as an organization and movement. There is ample literature that questions whether or not...
This monograph provides a framework for considering the moral conduct of American warfare with particular emphasis on operational targeting. It does not recommend supplanting, altering, or otherwise improving current laws of war, domestic or...
The issue of inappropriate relationships in the Army can have a devastating effect on the morale of units if left unchecked. When senior leaders breaks the trust their Soldiers place in them it rattles very the fabric of the organization. The Army...
Thesis Statement: The United States of America's policy of renouncing the use of chemical agents, and then retaining the right to retaliate if deterrence fails, is immoral and contrary to the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1925. Discussion: The...
The Army leadership of today continues to confront ethical dilemmas when treating prisoners of war. Many soldiers have difficulty knowing and understanding what is right or wrong when faced with a dilemma that questions their duty, integrity, and...
Thesis Statement: The United States of America’s policy of renouncing the use of chemical agents, and then retaining the right to retaliate if deterrence fails, is immoral and contrary to the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1925.
Discussion: The...
This study investigates military moral problems from the perspective of situation ethics. It explores the feasibility of a situational military ethic using the supreme moral imperative of universal concern which underlies all moral action and from...
The United States Government has authorized Homosexuals to serve in the United States Armed Forces only if they keep their sexual preference, their alternate lifestyle, their culture and values and their family dynamics a secret. Today, Homosexual...
This document contains observations on military strategy, tactics, and battles of the 1800's as well as the history and associated duties of the staff, infantry, cavalry, artillery, and engineers of the army organization. Also includes critical...
This monograph questions the utility of military deception (MILDEC) given its decidedly different dynamics inside counterinsurgency (COIN) operations. It examines relevant theoretical touchstones and doctrinal frameworks to determine whether the...