Army Leader Ethics.pdf - UNC Charlotte Army ROTC

146 ■ SECTION 5eCONCLUSIONEthical leaders do what is right to the best of their ability, even when no one iswatching. It’s easy to define or explain “ethics,” as “doing the right thing.” Theproblem is figuring out what the “right thing” is. Determining what is right isoften a most difficult task. Army Values and the Army Leadership RequirementsModel provide direction for making sound ethical decisions. An ethical dilemma isa situation where two or more interests or values conflict in deciding the rightcourse of action. Using the ethical decision making process helps leaders thinkthrough the dimensions of ethical dilemmas, weigh the alternatives, choose anethical course of action, evaluate the results, and learn from the process.Remember, you are preparing to join a profession where ethical conduct andbehavior are not just desired; they are required—at all times. You have seen thatthe public views the military as having high standards and as a professionalorganization in which it has high confidence. This public confidence is based onmany factors, but in the end it comes down to the fact that our society trusts usto “do the right thing.”Learning Assessment1. Explain Army leader ethics.2. List the three guidelines for Army leader ethics that can help you do the rightthing.3. Describe how your character has been and continues to be formed.4. Explain how the founding documents form the basis for Army leader ethics.5. Describe the relationship between Army Values and ethical decision making.6. What is an ethical dilemma? Give an illustration from your own experience.7. Explain the seven steps of the ethical decision making process.Key WordsethicsWarrior Ethosethical dilemmaconflicts of interestconflicts of values