You'Re Accountabiliy Matters Too.

This essay is about the importance of accountability in the army, and as to how it affect the units mission. First off by definition,

Accountability is important in the military because soldiers are often times required to perform extremely challenging duties and services. Without accountability, a soldier cannot be expected to meet these high demands and expectations. Being accountable means being in the right place at the right time, being in the proper duty uniform, being dependable and always arriving to work on time, appointments on time and most importantly doing the right thing at the right time and all the time. Appointments are a major factor as now, you will have to report to Sergeant Major and explain why you missed the scheduled appointment. One of the most important parts about being accountable is so that you do not miss any important information that you could use. The first formation of the day is one of the most important formations of the day because that is where all information is put out for the week, day, and even month. Being accountable also means that everyone

knows where you are at all times, not just you taking care of you but everyone you work with being able to get in contact with you at all times. Unless you cannot get in contact of them then you need to contact someone to let them know of anytime that

your not able to make an appointment or are going to be late somewhere. Because Accountability does not only affect you but every single person that you come into contact with. Again I emphasize my definition on the topic: Being accountable means being in the right place at the right time, being in the proper duty uniform, being dependable and always arriving to work on time, appointments on time and most

importantly doing the right thing at the right time all the time! I will never again take time for granted and be late, as it affects my peers and battle buddies in my unit. The last formation is also just as important due...