2007-06-03 07:14:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
This really is a very interesting question. To bottom-line it, the qualities a soldier must have are the ability to be led and not question authority, belief in why s/he is fighting, disassociation from the humanity of "enemies" in order to be able to kill, and a sense of superiority--that is, a belief that the way of life that the soldier lives is "more important" than the way of life of the "enemy." A soldier must also be willing to die for what s/he believes. As a singular essence, it would have to be, in my view, a willingness to kill and be killed.
2007-06-03 07:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by teeleecee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
feelings of sincere concern and compassion for our fellow Americans, The military code of "leave no man behind" insures a soldier that his sacrifice will be honored from the moment he dies on the battlefield and that his remains will be treated with the dignity and respect accorded a brother in arms. In every conflict there are examples of soldiers honoring these traditions, sometimes with their own lives.To me this is the essence ...soldiers are ...essensual for our future.....and the future of our children......
2007-06-03 14:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In terms of a war-time soldier who operates through violence...
They are mislead souls who have been taught that killing is a solution to peace.
2007-06-03 16:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by Brad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there's "The (American - though any nationality could be substituted) Soldier's Creed", which seems - to me - to sum up the essence well:
"Soldier’s Creed
I am (an American) Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve (the people of the United States), and live the (Army/Marine Corps) Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of (the United States of America) in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the (American) way of life.
I am an (American) Soldier.
2007-06-03 14:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by johnslat 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
A soldier must consider themselves already dead! Therefore the worst as already happened to them and they are free of fear and able to do their job and fight!
2007-06-03 14:52:44 · answer #5 · answered by tonal9nagual 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Valour, as stated on the rare, prestigious Victoria Cross (VC) of the UK military forces.
2007-06-03 22:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little boy crying to be home.
2007-06-03 14:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋