Write a case assessment based on one of the soldiers in the New York Times article, “One Battalion’s Wrenching Deployment to Afghanistan” (link is available in the Week 5 resources). Include at least five strengths, five potential challenges, and five assessment/interview questions for that particular soldier.
https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/world/27battalion.html?pagewanted=1
http://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/interactive/world/battalion.html?_r=1#/NYT/Features/0
Character Strengths and Virtues of Developing Military Leaders: An International Comparison.Authors:Matthews, Michael D.
Eid, Jarle
Kelly, Dennis
Bailey, Jennifer K. S.
Peterson, ChristopherSource:Military Psychology. Jul2006 Supplement, Vol. 18, p57-68. 12p. 4 Charts.Document Type:ArticleSubjects:MILITARY doctrine
LEADERSHIP
COMMAND of troops
PERSONALITY development
MILITARY psychologyGeographic Terms:WEST Point (N.Y.)
NORWAYAuthor-Supplied Keywords:Military Policy and OrganizationsAbstract:Positive character strengths, virtues, and values are touted in military doctrine as critical for effective leadership, yet little evidence exists describing such traits in military samples. This study compared West Point cadets (N = 103), Norwegian Naval Academy cadets (N = 141), and U.S. civilians aged 18 to 21 (N = 838) with respect to 24 character strengths. Results generally showed that the absolute scores of West Point cadets were higher than either of the other 2 groups. However, when the rank orders of character strengths were compared, the 2 military samples were more highly correlated with each other than either was with the U.S. civilian sample. The greatest strengths evident among the military samples were honesty, hope, bravery, industry, and teamwork. Implications for multiforce military operations are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]Copyright of Military Psychology is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder’s express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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