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 Necessary Force In February 2005 in the Al Dora neighborhood of Baghdad, an insurgent cell ambushed an Iraqi Police patrol from the rooftops and ground level of a narrow street. An American patrol heard the shots being fired and approached from the flank/rear of the insurgent position. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles New Leader, Old Problem This situation is still not resolved. I am a new Battalion Command Sergeant Major at a TRADOC post. I arrived at my unit in June and have been getting to know my way around on my own. My predecessor was well-liked but left very quickly. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Not Enough Evidence? That's OK, I Have Another Way As the provost marshal in the Republic of Korea, my military police investigators worked diligently to eliminate black market operations in and around our installation. A main suspect of the Black Market Task Force was the manager of the shoppette on post. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Not-So-Funny-Money It was March 2007 and I had been working with the 1-75th Iraqi Infantry Battalion on a military transition team (MiTT) for just over six months. Tensions were running high as insurgent violence in Baghdad was at historic levels. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Personal Standards or Orders Website, 5 minutes This case study describes the importance of adhering to standards and what can happen when Army leaders fail to do so. By reading this case study, you'll understand the importance of setting aside personal beliefs when making decisions about professional ethics. Read more
CAL Case Studies - Articles Planted Weapons You are in an infantry unit serving in Iraq. You have been serving there for eleven months and frankly you are burned out and battle hardened. You have lost several good men to the insurgents and a few to accidents. Your unit has a reputation for being fierce in battle and has become very skilled in urban combat. Read more