Professionalism Military History - 1272 Words

The means or in which a man gains his livelihood (1 â€Å"Webster’s dictionary†) should be one of the most important things in a man’s life. It is often overlooked on yourself but always noticed by others. The method of how a man should conduct himself in pursuit of a profession is professionalism. It is a roughly defined word which means it is often misused. First there are a set of guidelines about professionals which apply in all realms, Second professionalism has deep roots in military history as well as its hero’s, and lastly there are many ways professionalism is related to the recon community in particular. One of my friends is a public speaker and old business associate of mine laid out the guidelines to being a professional. (2†¦show more content†¦Some examples of this are. â€Å"Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those that are present.† Similar to the fifth principal of praising your peers. â€Å"Keep clean shaven, teeth clean, and nails short without showing great concern for them.† This rule is still followed by the military today. This man thought of things like this as a fourteen year old. He built his career in the military on being the most professional man around. Then when we won the war against Great Brittan because of his unmatched professionalism everyone wanted him to be in charge. Similar qualities and traits can be found in many of military history’s great icons because they are timeless guidelines that always satisfy the other party and put them at ease. Professionalism is important to the military and applies more so to the special forces of the military because of the higher standards they are held to. The Recon community has a tremendous reputation to uphold because of those who went before them. In the recon creed it specifically says â€Å"through professional pride, integrity, and teamwork I shall be the example for all marines t o emulate. If it were not for these high standards of professionalism in the recon community then there would be no reason why commanders wouldShow MoreRelatedAmerican Civil-Military Relations: Argumentative Essay1595 Words   |  7 PagesModule C160- American Civil-Military Relations Submitted by MAJ David Nicoll The purpose of the argumentative essay is to assess written communication skills. The challenge is to persuade the reader of the validity of the thesis presented and convince the reader of the argument. It is also to argue why it will assist students in their duties as a Field Grade officer over the next 10-years of their career and the importance for professional military education (PME). 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