Sexual Problems

Army Case Study The health of the unit is of most important. When serving in a military unit, the personal and individual needs must come second in order for the organization to flourish and grown towards its best.

The situation describing SPC Andrews and PFC Nolan is a direct threat to the cohesive nature of the platoon and significantly damages the esprit de corps that is necessary to become a combat multiplier on the battlefield As a leader in this case study it is important to think of the unit first and the individual last. Certain ideas must be considered to understand the entirety of the situation.

Such ideas that should be considered include: What is the unit's current mission ? What is the impact of the unit ? How will others within the company feel about the relationship and possible sexual assault ? What is does UCMJ suggest. As a leader it is important to know if this situation may be handled at the lowest possible level on the chain of command. PV2 Roger's was most likely concerned about the situation and reported it to the chain of command.

This action should be repeated if a viable solution cannot be created. The weight and seriousness of this issue may also suggest that this assault may have to be handled at the company or battalion level. JAG may have to become involved and the entire unit's reputation may be at risk. The murkiness of the situation can suggest that many different things could have happened between SPC Andrews and PFC Nolan. The usage of alchol has impaired both individuals involved and the real truth may never be known.

In this case political correctness may have to be applied but only to the point where the unit's cohesiveness may be threatened. An incident of this nature has the potential to destroy the ability of the platoon to function and work at a high level. Lives are at risk when this essential trust is broken between members of a unit and this ideal must be preserved or risk a meltdown of epic proportions. If SPC Andrews was a male the risk of scandal is even.