Military Discipline and Respect for Authority
MILITARY DISCIPLINE AND RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY
Discipline is used in the civilian world as of coarse the military world. As a basic everyone is expected to address everyone by their proper tittles. In the Army, saluting is to show respect toward an officer, flag, or our country. When talking to an officer, stand at the position of attention unless given the order “at ease”. discipline is a specific form of instruction which develops self control, character, and efficiency. Discipline is the most important in order to ensure the efficiency of the military organization. The level of discipline directly affects a soldier’s conduct and it affects every aspect of the military life. Traits are found on individuals that is manifested by respect to seniors and mutual respect between seniors and subordinates personnel. The foundation of Military Law is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Therefore, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) applies to all active duty members 24 hours a day 7 days a week, for as long as a person remains in the military life. The UCMJ document outlines which behaviors and unacceptable and the punishments for each offence. Another important document is the Army Regulation 600-20, which is the Army Command Policy, whose purpose is to prescribe the policies and responsibilities of command including military discipline and conduct, chapter 4 section 1 (4-1). Also, FM 7-21.13 is very important, which is the soldiers guide, it is to maintain proficiency, regardless of rank or military occupational specialty (MOS). This FM describes the importance of the Army Values and the obligations of every soldier. As well as it addresses the duties, responsibilities and the authority of the soldier, also talks of how to present a military appearance and the importance of customs and courtesies. Customs and courtesies play a roll on military discipline, but why? What does courtesy have to do with discipline? Courtesy is define as
Discipline is used in the civilian world as of coarse the military world. As a basic everyone is expected to address everyone by their proper tittles. In the Army, saluting is to show respect toward an officer, flag, or our country. When talking to an officer, stand at the position of attention unless given the order “at ease”. discipline is a specific form of instruction which develops self control, character, and efficiency. Discipline is the most important in order to ensure the efficiency of the military organization. The level of discipline directly affects a soldier’s conduct and it affects every aspect of the military life. Traits are found on individuals that is manifested by respect to seniors and mutual respect between seniors and subordinates personnel. The foundation of Military Law is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Therefore, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) applies to all active duty members 24 hours a day 7 days a week, for as long as a person remains in the military life. The UCMJ document outlines which behaviors and unacceptable and the punishments for each offence. Another important document is the Army Regulation 600-20, which is the Army Command Policy, whose purpose is to prescribe the policies and responsibilities of command including military discipline and conduct, chapter 4 section 1 (4-1). Also, FM 7-21.13 is very important, which is the soldiers guide, it is to maintain proficiency, regardless of rank or military occupational specialty (MOS). This FM describes the importance of the Army Values and the obligations of every soldier. As well as it addresses the duties, responsibilities and the authority of the soldier, also talks of how to present a military appearance and the importance of customs and courtesies. Customs and courtesies play a roll on military discipline, but why? What does courtesy have to do with discipline? Courtesy is define as