Corrective Action for Disrespecting Higher Ranking...

This essay is on tact, professionalism, respect and disrespect, as part of my corrective action for disrespecting higher ranking military personal. I will start this essay off with defining each of the subjects so that the reader may have a full understanding on what each mean. Tact is the first subject on which I am suppose to include in this essay, tact is defined as a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations. The second definition needed for this essay is on professionalism; professionalism is defined as professional character, spirit, or methods. Given that there are three main points to that definition, character is the key phrase to take from that definition for it pertains more to this essay then spirit or methods. The third definition needed is on respect, and the most suited definition for respect as it pertains to this essay is, deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment. With the definition of respect given, the last and most important definition is disrespect. Disrespect is defined as to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contem pt or rudeness. Tact in my opinion is the way you handle yourself in situations that you do not agree with or support. In the military you will face many situations that you may not understand or agree with and theShow MoreRelatedDisrespect in the Military Essay2217 Words   |  9 Pageshave been using the excuse that I am dealing with a lot of personal problems all at once, one after another etcetera and so forth. I could have avoided this entire situation completely by just bringing in my gear like I was instructed to do and then saying that I did not think I should have my weapon because of the difficulty I am having controlling myself and not being sure of the effects of the new medication on top of all of my personal issues. I had already requested and was given the chance toRead MoreThe Responsibilities of a Soldier10164 Words   |  41 Pagesstructure, punctuality, and discipline. I’ll start off the main part of the essay by saying that a good portion of what is written in this essay is knowledge from AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia. The rest will be based on personal opinions and thoughts. The first thing I will be going over is discipline. Discipline is rooted deep into the core of the United States Army. The amount of discipline that is instilled and required in the army. Without discipline there can and will