Ethical Decision Situations Ethical Decision Situations are video scenarios that present the viewer with a story and possible choices for behavior. Viewers are asked to identify which response they would do, or the most appropriate response with regard to a set of criteria provided by an instructor, or to rank the responses in the order they feel is most effective. Instructors and/or leaders will find them useful in courses or professional development sessions to promote facilitated discussions with the viewers concerning the scenario and the choices they make. They were originally designed for a junior officer audience across all services, but are appropriate for other ranks and audiences when properly facilitated. Read more...
Ethical Modules Each Ethical Module contains a situation requiring a decision which is presented in an introduction. The decision and actions of the main character are then presented in the situation conclusion. Facilitator questions are provided in a guide to aid instructors or leaders in enhancing discussions of the videos. Each module also contains supporting videos in which leaders who have reviewed the situation, react with their perceptions and ideas. The modules are most appropriate for training in Company level programs and below. Read more...
CAL Case Studies - Articles Easy Acquisitions As a new acquisitions officer I was assigned to a major command and placed in charge of regional contracting. It was a dream job because foreign travel was involved. Often I was able to take care of business within a few hours and catch some of the local flavor before departing the next day. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Escorting The Insurgent Our unit was less than 60 Days from redeployment back to CONUS. Insurgent activity was naturally increasing as they attempt to rattle or challenge the election process that is about to happen, as well our capabilities and authority within our sector of South East Baghdad. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Getting the Job Done During OIF, my company was operating in Northern Iraq. We had been on the ground in Iraq for one month and everyone finally knew their way around and what was going on. We made the necessary contacts on the base for maintenance, construction and other supporting activities. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Gone Fishin'... With Grenades In past weeks, insurgents adjusted their tactics and began tossing grenades at US patrols as they passed under bridges. As my patrol approached, we noticed a grenade fly over the top of our HMMWV, then fall to the water and explode. Next, we saw a young man running away. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent? "Every day is a challenge in Iraq. You often have two seconds to go back and soul search, and once you make a decision, you have to live with it. You should always ask yourself, "Is what I am about to do right or wrong?" Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Haditha, Iraq In September of 2005, Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, First Marine Division manned Forward Operating Base 'Sparta' in the Anbar Province of Iraq near the town of Haditha; an area known to harbor insurgents. This was the company's third deployment having participated in the Invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the battle for Fallujah in 2004. Read more