In order for a commander to sustain an ethical command climate in war, he must reinforce an ethical climate by deliberate planning and action. As critical as it is for a commander to be ethical in nature, its perhaps even more critical how a commander deliberately sets clear, unbending ethical guidance in both verbal and written forms. He must establish a level of doctrine for his unit to abide to in order to minimize confusion and establish official ethical boundaries. In addition to the establishment of those ethical boundaries, he must not hesitate to hold people accountable for their unethical conduct. He must maintain an ethical review process that is transparent and non-bias to evaluate all indiscretion. The maintenance of good order and disciple is key to sustaining an ethical command
In order for a commander to sustain an ethical command climate in war, he must reinforce an ethical climate by deliberate planning and action. As critical as it is for a commander to be ethical in nature, its perhaps even more critical how a commander deliberately sets clear, unbending ethical guidance in both verbal and written forms. He must establish a level of doctrine for his unit to abide to in order to minimize confusion and establish official ethical boundaries. In addition to the establishment of those ethical boundaries, he must not hesitate to hold people accountable for their unethical conduct. He must maintain an ethical review process that is transparent and non-bias to evaluate all indiscretion. The maintenance of good order and disciple is key to sustaining an ethical command