There are three major cultural dimensions that leaders must focus on as the guide the transition of the Army, they are: Professional Identity, Community, and Hierarchy. With Soldiers going on multiple deployments, most times back to back, having a strong sense of community in relation to culture is extremely important; not just for the Soldiers in the unit, but for the families left behind. Having a strong cohesion with those you serve with, allows Soldiers to build and gain trust, focus on the mission, and help with understanding their role and purpose in the Army. Change is inevitable. Community’s change, hierarchy’s change, and Soldiers will begin to change and adapt to their professional identity. The Army culture has to be willing to change and transition as well. The risk of not transitioning will create a toxic culture, where Soldiers ethics and morals could and would be questioned. “The ability to harness and integrate technological advances with complimentary developments in doctrine, organization, and tactics is dependent on the propensity of military culture to accept and experiment with the new ideas” (Siegl,
There are three major cultural dimensions that leaders must focus on as the guide the transition of the Army, they are: Professional Identity, Community, and Hierarchy. With Soldiers going on multiple deployments, most times back to back, having a strong sense of community in relation to culture is extremely important; not just for the Soldiers in the unit, but for the families left behind. Having a strong cohesion with those you serve with, allows Soldiers to build and gain trust, focus on the mission, and help with understanding their role and purpose in the Army. Change is inevitable. Community’s change, hierarchy’s change, and Soldiers will begin to change and adapt to their professional identity. The Army culture has to be willing to change and transition as well. The risk of not transitioning will create a toxic culture, where Soldiers ethics and morals could and would be questioned. “The ability to harness and integrate technological advances with complimentary developments in doctrine, organization, and tactics is dependent on the propensity of military culture to accept and experiment with the new ideas” (Siegl,