Leadership and Culture in Military Operations

Purpose: In this unit you reviewed the concept of culture and learn how to analyze and apply cultural considerations and leadership to the planning and execution of military operations across the spectrum of operations?  Culture is a major influence on how people “see” or perceive what surrounds them; we ascribe “meaning” to what we perceive through our cultural “filters.”

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For this discussion board assignment, students have the option to write about one of the two topics. Students will choose one of the below topics and follow the instructions for that topic.

Topic Choice 1: This Discussion Board targets ELOs 400-SMC-1015.16 (L208: Developing Ethical Organizations); 400-SMC-1015.26 (L303: Leadership and Decision Making); 400-SMC-1015.28 (L304: Leadership and Moral Courage); 400-SMC-1015.11 & 400-SMC-1015.25 (L305: Leadership and Culture in Military Operations); 400-SMC-1015.22 & 400-SMC-1015.31 (L306: Organizational Leadership Philosophy).

When cultures clash, there are fundamental beliefs or concepts in play.  As military leaders you must understand that, whatever “meaning” humans perceive, it influences their “reality” and behavioral responses to that reality.

When conducting military operations in environments where the culture is different from your own, you should understand that you communicate across widely different cultural filters and misunderstandings about intent, motive, purpose, and “meaning” are virtually guaranteed. 

As a result of this lesson, you have gained a better understanding of a leader’s responsibilities as they pertain to the components and dimensions of culture, the influence of culture on behavior and the impact of culture on military operations.

Assignment Instructions: Post a substantial initial response, with at least 1 cited source and a minimum of 350 words. Identify references following the post using APA format.  Additionally, respond to at least 2 posts of your classmates, with at least 1 cited source each and a minimum of 150 words per response for full participation credit. See Form 1009C-DL for specific requirements.

Submit your assignments through SafeAssign (the plagiarism prevention tool) prior to final submission.

Topic of Discussion: Analyze the concepts and theories you read about in L208, L303, L305, L305, and L306; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and theories, discuss from an operations Sergeants Major’s perspective, serving within a joint multinational headquarters; describe the cultural considerations relevant to conducting military operations and how serving within this environment impacts your leadership ability to influence multinational partners.

In your discussion, you should consider incorporating the elements of culture as part of your response and think about the following:

* As you consider your response the below questions that can possibly help you craft your response:

  • How does culture influence human behavior?
  • How does culturally influenced behavior affect military operations?
  • What is the relationship between personality, culture, and human nature, and how can you use that relationship to influence others?
  • Is it possible to achieve commitment from others in a cross-cultural environment or is compliance the highest level of influence one can achieve?

Topic Choice 2: This Discussion Board targets ELOs 400-SMC-1015.16 (L208: Developing Ethical Organizations); 400-SMC-1015.26 (L303: Leadership and Decision Making); 400-SMC-1015.28 (L304: Leadership and Moral Courage); 400-SMC-1015.11 & 400-SMC-1015.25 (L305: Leadership and Culture in Military Operations); 400-SMC-1015.22 & 400-SMC-1015.31 (L306: Organizational Leadership Philosophy).

Assignment Instructions: Post a substantial initial response, with at least 1 cited source and a minimum of 300 words, to the topic above. Identify references following the post using APA format.  Additionally, respond to at least 2 posts of your classmates, with at least 1 cited source each and a minimum of 150 words per response, for full participation credit. See Form 1009C-DL for specific requirements.

Submit your assignments through SafeAssign (the plagiarism prevention tool) prior to final submission.

Topic of Discussion: Analyze the concepts and theories you read about in L208, L303, L305, L305, and L306; utilizing key language and terms from these concepts and theories, discuss how a leader can achieve personal power through commitment (L304) through their decision making (L303) and leadership philosophy (L306) to improve the ethical climate (L208) and culture (L305) within their organization. 

*When posting your original and responses, follow the naming convention.

  • Title your thread: “[Rank, Your Last Name, first initial] Original Post”

(e.g. 1SG Smith, A. Original Post).

  • Title your feedback: “[Rank, Your Last Name, First Initial] feedback to [Student’s Classmate Last Name]”

(e.g. 1SG Smith A. Feedback to SGM Jones).

Participants must create a thread in order to view other threads in this forum.

  • President Truman’s basic beliefs are from the bible based on the Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, and the golden rule; in addition, he holds strong beliefs in serving his fellowman and in upholding the bill of rights for everyone.
  • Colin Powell believes in an America that is a welcoming beacon to the world; an America that the world still respects and admires.           
  • Senator McCain’s basic beliefs are honor, faith, and service to one’s country and mankind. He relates several stories of honor; most notably, his experiences as a prisoner in Vietnam as he tells of the North Vietnamese guard who secretly showed him honor by loosening his torture ropes and later sharing his faith by drawing a cross with his foot on the ground. 
  • Gen. Honore` believes in the blessing of work. He believes that when you can work, you are free.  He also has several codes of life that he lives by: do routine things well, don’t be afraid to take on the impossible, and don’t be afraid to act when being criticized.

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