It was quite a few years ago, but I remember bits and pieces. I enlisted in the United States Army and my MOS would be 11 Bravo. Yep, a Grunt and a proud one at that. I mean, I was now going to be a soldier in the United States Army and no one would …
As a person who works on the internet consistently, I completely understand the importance of being cyber aware. There are thieves, trolls, hackers and spammers roaming the internet jungle and many would love to get into the heart of the military web presence. The title of this post could be slightly misleading because when it …
“Desertion is the army’s dirty little secret. Since the beginning of the Iraq war, more than 20,000 American soldiers have given up the fight. Most of them disappear while at home on leave, fading into a network of family and friends, and the army does not typically chase them down.” Wil S. Hylton It seems …
Today, we are going to take a look at Article 131 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This covers an area that can be confusing. And I do recommend an attorney with ample experience in military law if you face an Article 131. What An Article 131 Lists As If a member of any …
Go on any United States Army base around the world and you will hear soldiers right and left using the term Hooah. Many civilians have often asked what exactly Hooah means and where it originated from. If you are asking me, I have one thing to say to you… Hooah! I will try to answer …
Before I enlisted in the United States Army, I was mentored and prepared for the hell I was about to face by my Father In Law. John Rumley was one of the best cooks the Army had ever seen. At the time of my enlisting, John was now a member of the National Guard unit …
In today’s post, I will discuss disobeying a direct order in the Army… I’ll cover what a direct order is, the punishments for disobeying a direct order, and even provide several real-world examples. Keep in mind I am not a military lawyer, so this information is for educational purposes only. What is a Direct Order …
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Life is full of decisions. Many of those decisions are made in reflection of our moral and ethical values. And then, we are faced with those circumstances when we feel as if we are in a corner. It is an ethical dilemma, and we must choose the proper path. As a freelance writer, I consistently …
There are many types of jobs and responsibilities that require the person committed to them takes an oath. The military is included in that. In the Army, both enlisted personnel and officers are required to take an oath before they are inducted into the United States Army. We are going to talk about that in …
The Army Officer Oath of Office: What You Should Know Read More »
No one knows for sure how, why or where the salute originated from. Many historians go back to the days of the Romans, and claim that whenever someone would approach a Roman officer, they would have to raise their hands to show that they did not carry a weapon. Others claim that it generated in …
Rules for Saluting Army Officers: What Every Soldier Should Know Read More »
