Clausewitz and the Moral Dimension of Using Force
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At first glance, readers may think the headline on this essay makes no sense.
Articles on Ethics featured in Army Magazine, AUSA News, and AUSA Headline News.
Paper: Ethic, Not Weapons, Remains Army’s ‘Greatest Asset’
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Paper: Ethic, Not Weapons, Remains Army’s ‘Greatest Asset’
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.”
Paper Examines Ethical Pressures Soldiers Face
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Paper Examines Ethical Pressures Soldiers Face
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.
Soldiers Should Focus on Ethical Behavior
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A significant aspect of the enduring trust the American people have in their military is an expectation of mission accomplishment while “doing the
Heart of the Army: Moral Principles Guide Why, How of Service
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What is the Army Ethic and what is the difference between “Ethic” and “ethics”?
Serving the Empire: Soldiers Deserve to Know How Deployments Support the Constitution
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Although we don’t like to admit this obvious point, the United States is a military empire. The U.S.
Ethics of Cyber Operations: ‘5th Domain’ Creates Challenges, Needs New Rules
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The advent of cyber conflict should push us to reassess and update the ethics of war.
Is Loyalty Overvalued?
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Loyalty is listed first among the Army Values, which is unfortunate. It should not even be one of the seven Army Values.
Moral Misconceptions: Five Flawed Assumptions Confuse Moral Judgments on War
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Conversations about the morality of war can be terribly frustrating. People tend to have strong moral feelings about war but muddled understandings.