A significant ethical dilemma resurfaced among some military healthcare professionals following terrorist attacks against America on September 11, 2001 and the United States' declaration of war on terrorism. Many military medical professionals struggle with their ethical responsibilities and conduct as they relate to the war on terrorism. Despite the barbaric murders of over 3,000 innocent U.S. civilians and the cowardice acts of the Islamic religious extremists, America's citizens and its leaders expect Soldiers to remain undeterred as guardians of the military professional standard and models of our Army values without waiver. The reality of this ethical dilemma, however, surfaced quickly after America declared war on terrorism.

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