Clausewitz and the Moral Dimension of Using Force
At first glance, readers may think the headline on this essay makes no sense.
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At first glance, readers may think the headline on this essay makes no sense.
As the Army advances its plan to confront modern warfare with technology, its most powerful weapon is its code of ethics, according to the author of a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army.
“Our Army’s greatest asset is not the sophisticated machinery it deploys nor the advanced weaponry it commands. Instead, it is an intangible force,” writes Maj. Ryan Crayne. “The moral code binding Soldiers to their purpose and to a higher standard of conduct is known as the Army Ethic.”
The winning essay of the inaugural Lt. Gen. Theodore G. Stroup Jr. Achievement Award highlights the ethical pressures soldiers face on the battlefield.
In “Soldiers and the Ethical Life,” author Prescott Farris dives into the psychology behind decision-making and discusses key factors that can influence soldiers’ behavior, including peer pressure and groupthink.
A significant aspect of the enduring trust the American people have in their military is an expectation of mission accomplishment while “doing the
What is the Army Ethic and what is the difference between “Ethic” and “ethics”?
Although we don’t like to admit this obvious point, the United States is a military empire. The U.S.
The advent of cyber conflict should push us to reassess and update the ethics of war.
Loyalty is listed first among the Army Values, which is unfortunate. It should not even be one of the seven Army Values.
Conversations about the morality of war can be terribly frustrating. People tend to have strong moral feelings about war but muddled understandings.