Adam T. Biggs
Military professionalism is a foundational component of an effective fighting force. Army doctrine describes the Army profession as a “trusted vocation of Soldiers and Army civilians whose collective expertise is the ethical design, generation, support, and application of landpower; serving under civilian authority; and entrusted to defend the Constitution and the rights and interests of the American people.”
Whereas the Army’s definition provides some context for military service as a profession, understanding how professionalism contributes to military success provides further depth. Doctrine and scholarly work have emphasized how professionalism allows a military to function optimally by exploring the respective roles of civilians and servicemembers in civil-military affairs. For example, professionalism directly contributes to mission success by creating disciplined initiative among personnel, though political scientists have long questioned how civilian authorities should interact with or govern the military forces protecting the population.
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