Military Ethics

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One of the opening lines that stick out to me is that loyalty overwhelms all other values. Absolute loyalty is unethical. The first situation takes place in a military recruitment office. A man comes in saying he wants to be a soldier because he saw the movie “Rambo.” The recruiter says that he would accept this person and let him know that he will be subject to various tests both physical and emotional. It is also said that during Boot Camp the soldier-to-be will be “broken down.” The drill sergeant says “What I say is law,” and discipline is key. The soldier will be taught the proper chain of command and will learn to follow orders without asking questions. The soldier is also taught various means of killing the “enemy.” He feels that he has come to the military to protect and defend not to initiate aggression. He is told not to question and that there is a purpose for everything.

The soldier approaches the chaplain because he is worried that killing people is wrong because the Bible tells him so. The chaplain would talk to him about what this verse means. Killing in war is different than pre-meditated murder. If your purpose is to protect and/or defend, God will forgive you, however, force is not to be used anytime one wishes.

North Kosan attacks peaceful South Kosan. It is assumed that the military chain of command is notified. Troops will not cross the border without authority and reinforcements.

Peter Jennings receives a report of the attack. He will rely on Washington for facts. It is ten minutes to airtime and he will air this information, however, he will say that he is unable to confirm the attack and will continue to report as events are verified.

The general will not give information to the press for fear that it could be listened to by the enemy. He would talk to trusted reporters only so as not to be exploited. He wants to make sure that what is being accomplished is not wrongfully represented a...