Posted on Jun 5, 2014
Is anyone else concerned about the wishy-washy and non-commital language of the Army Mission, Vision, and Title 10 functions?
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To me the politically correct "Fight for Peace" gist of the Army mission and vision is philosophically flawed. This is because the military is just one of the many tools of statesmanship. The military can eliminate threats and "control" an environment but only through deliberate and directed development of ethical civil institutions which protect the rights of the individual can a government achieve peace in a given area.
I can understand the Army "Conducting combat operations to achieve national interests." I can also understand "conducting combat operations to eliminate threats."
Also why the emphasis on defending the nation's "democracy" in stead of the REPUBLIC? After all the United States IS a republic since we elect representatives who, in turn, make policy decisions on our behalf.
I can understand the Army "Conducting combat operations to achieve national interests." I can also understand "conducting combat operations to eliminate threats."
Also why the emphasis on defending the nation's "democracy" in stead of the REPUBLIC? After all the United States IS a republic since we elect representatives who, in turn, make policy decisions on our behalf.
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Try to focus on the tough language then. The "old school" before politics took over:
The Code of Conduct
I. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
II. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
III. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
IV. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action, which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
V. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
VI. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
The Code of Conduct
I. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
II. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
III. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
IV. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action, which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
V. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
VI. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
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