This paper is to express the idea that leaders must be ethical concerning the serious matter of preparing our Soldiers for warfare. I am certain that the majority of leaders in the Army put the utmost importance on this task. However, I have observed serious misfortunes over the years. Senior leaders must instill the attitude that all leaders have a moral obligation to ensure Soldiers are trained and prepared for combat. This must be the mindset of the entire U.S. Army, not just the combat arms military occupational specialties (MOS). If the ideal of a professional, ethical, and hardened warrior is not instilled as part of the Army transformation, we will fall short.

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