As a result 13 character strengths were selected as the most important for military officers and their leadership. These were in ranked order: leadership, teamwork, open-mindedness, integrity, persistence, bravery, curiosity, love of learning, social intelligence, fairness, perspective, creativity and self-regulation.

As evidenced from reference, circumstances especially favouring bravery are those of surrounding, rescuing (wounded) fellow combatants, fighting a superior enemy and combat “to the last round”.

A soldier bears loyalty, honor, integrity, and leadership, all together in its personality. But, loyalty is something that is a significant value soldiers must have. This includes the faith and allegiance to the constitution of the nation and unity to other soldiers. This value is most precious as one’s own life.

MILITARY COURTESY-are the acts of politeness, civility and respect that personnel in the military organization accord to one another. MILITARY DISCIPLINE-is a state of order and obedience. among personnel in military. organization.

Discipline among the military members, promotes their competency and efficiency of any planned or unplanned military operations. For instance, the military members are required to wear the uniform all the time when in military operations, to distinguish the members of a given group of the enemies or the opponents.

The goal of discipline is to teach children the skills they need to make good choices. Focus your discipline on teaching your child and your child will benefit. The ultimate goal of discipline is to teach self-discipline.

salute

Saluting with the left or right hand has nothing to do with being disrespectful. The salute, in and of itself, no matter which hand is used, is respectful. The US military uses the right hand for a reason and that reason is utilitarian, not an issue of respect.