![]() Soldiers are always expected to be at the right place, at the right time and in the right uniform. They are the backbone of the Army, assuming reasonability not just for themselves, but also for others. They have earned the trust and respect of higher to be responsible for other Soldiers. Soldiers who are placed into the position of a team leader, squad leader, platoon sergeant or a company first sergeant know and demonstrate the importance of accountability to a high standard. Army units break Companies down into smaller sections so that Leadership can keep closer tabs on their Soldiers and help guide and train them more affectively. They are expected to be ready to deploy half way across the World at any given time and in order to do so, the Army must have all of it’s Soldiers, arms and equipment ready at all times. This is because the Army is expected to be ready to fight and win at moment’s notice. Many people would ask why the Army stresses so much about having their arms, equipment and Soldiers accounted for and ready to go even in times when it seems unnecessary to do so. In many real Army Units, Soldiers are often tasked with unloading Supply Conex Box’s that have been locked and secured since the last time that they were opened, just to ensure that all items are present and accounted for. Whether we are getting a head count of how many soldiers are present in today’s formation, how many weapons have been drawn from the arms room, or even how many PT jerseys were drawn from Unit Supply there is always a mandatory count which is usually documented. I have spent a little over three years in the United States Army and as to this date, I cannot remember a single time when accountability has not taken place. Amongst different battle drills, customs and courtesies and even ceremonies, accountability is one of these traditions, and perhaps even the most important. The United States Army has many time honored traditions that it still practices today. What have l learned throughout this experience?.How I can exercise accountability more efficiently in the future?.What are the benefits of accountability and how they benefit the Army?. ![]() What adverse actions can happen to an organization when a Soldier fails to be accountable?.Why does the Army stress accountability so much?.
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