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This 4 page paper discusses the code of ethics followed by U.S. Army officers, and how it differs from civilian ethical codes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. The Ethical Code of the U.S. Army Officer Research Compiled
by K. Von Huben 6/2010 Please Introduction Although it seems like a glimpse of the obvious
to say so, military personnel are not like civilians. Civilians can go where they like and do as they please, within the bounds of the law of course. Military personnel
go where theyre ordered and do as theyre told, including putting themselves in harms way in combat. There is a great difference between the two, one that cannot be fully
appreciated by civilians unless and until they join the military. This paper considers the ethical code adopted by U.S. Army officers, as well as the difference between officers ethical behaviors
and those of civilians. Discussion The biggest difference between civilians and military personnel is, of course, that by and large the former - with the exception of those professionals that
are called "paramilitary" for good reason - dont usually get shot at as part of their daily routine. Military personnel do, and for that reason they have to have the
utmost trust and confidence in their leaders. They do not want to feel that they are being put at risk for no good reason. One of the hallmarks of a
good leader is that he or she behaves ethically at all times, and that leads to the idea that Army officers must have an ethical code of conduct. In fact,
they do not (Moten, 2010). There are "several extant statements of ethical responsibility-for Soldiers, noncommissioned officers (NCOs), and civilians-but not for officers" (Moten, 2010). This does not mean that Army
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