SHARP education; Why has the simple concept of being a professional and treating others with respect become a goal and not a standard?

2014-04-26T06:48:59-04:00

With full understanding of the new focus and goal of the current SHARP program, attempting to modify the cultural views of each individual Soldier is a bit of a challenge. Is there a reason why the simple concept of being a professional and treating others with respect has become a goal and not a standard? I fully support the program but feel we do not as a whole have the right instructor presenting the information. Being knowledgeable in a topic or simply having had past experience plays no part in how well you can present information or instruct others.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Apr 26 at 2014 6:58 AM

2014-04-26T06:58:19-04:00

Austin,
It is unfortunate that - as you say - "treating others with respect has become a goal and not a standard." It takes a immensely long time to shift cultural norms and values from what has previously been considered the standard or status quo. Hopefully there are creative materials and instructors who can instill the content of SHARP across the military.

Response by MSG Jose Colon made Apr 26 at 2014 8:25 PM

2014-04-26T20:25:20-04:00

"If you are not willing or capable of upholding the Army values, you have no place in my Army."

That is how I usually begin all my SHARP training.