Ethics are probably one of the most debated subjects in our world today. For that matter ethics have always been debated. The word ethics is derived from the Greek word ethos. Defined ethics is the study of morals, values and customs of a group (Wikipedia, 2007). When two primary values are said to be in contrast to one another this presents what is known as an ethical dilemma. Ethical dilemmas can assume many different faces. Soldiers more than anyone face ethical dilemmas on a daily basis while in combat. The American Soldier is guided by his sense of morals and values that are defined by the seven Army values, the Soldiers creed, and the Warrior Ethos.

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