Discipline in the army & Full Metal Jacket.
The core of a good soldier is discipline, discpline, in all its forms, moral, physical and mental. The American army derives it's strength and reputation through their soldier's strong sense of discipline and patriotism. Full Metal Jacket, encompasses the essence of the American army and reveals how discipline is used by them to achieve their purpose in Vietnam.
Normal citizens enlist into the army as boys, learning lessons such as punctuality, tardiness and respect. Such lessons thou trivial it may seem, are actually what discipline is all about. With these lessons, these men are able to be commanded and unleash their full potential as the training they are put through makes them competent and ready for the challenges of military warfare and life.
Discipline is also knowing right from wrong. In the army it is shown that right, is fighting for your country and fighting for your people therefore what you are doing is the good thing and that your fight is the good fight. It is very important to know that you are fighting for your country and that you have the discipline to stay focused and constantly be aware that you are doing this for the greater good of your country. This is seen through the Viet Cong's battle with the Americans, both side maintained military discipline by carrying on their duties to fight for their country. However because of the lack of discipline displayed by several American troops, with their engagement in prostitution and their over confidence, they eventually lost the battle against the Viet Cong.
Ultimately we must give credit for the discipline showcased by the Viet Cong, despite being outnumbered and far less militarily equipped than the Americans. Their strict discipline and jungle guerilla warfare eventually led to their triumph over America in the Vietnam War. Young, disciplined and focused fighters like the girl from the last scene were able to take on fully grown veteran fighters and despite her inevitable doom, she remained stoic and patriotic towards her death. That there is true discipline, and what we should inculcate in all of our soliders.
The core of a good soldier is discipline, discpline, in all its forms, moral, physical and mental. The American army derives it's strength and reputation through their soldier's strong sense of discipline and patriotism. Full Metal Jacket, encompasses the essence of the American army and reveals how discipline is used by them to achieve their purpose in Vietnam.
Normal citizens enlist into the army as boys, learning lessons such as punctuality, tardiness and respect. Such lessons thou trivial it may seem, are actually what discipline is all about. With these lessons, these men are able to be commanded and unleash their full potential as the training they are put through makes them competent and ready for the challenges of military warfare and life.
Discipline is also knowing right from wrong. In the army it is shown that right, is fighting for your country and fighting for your people therefore what you are doing is the good thing and that your fight is the good fight. It is very important to know that you are fighting for your country and that you have the discipline to stay focused and constantly be aware that you are doing this for the greater good of your country. This is seen through the Viet Cong's battle with the Americans, both side maintained military discipline by carrying on their duties to fight for their country. However because of the lack of discipline displayed by several American troops, with their engagement in prostitution and their over confidence, they eventually lost the battle against the Viet Cong.
Ultimately we must give credit for the discipline showcased by the Viet Cong, despite being outnumbered and far less militarily equipped than the Americans. Their strict discipline and jungle guerilla warfare eventually led to their triumph over America in the Vietnam War. Young, disciplined and focused fighters like the girl from the last scene were able to take on fully grown veteran fighters and despite her inevitable doom, she remained stoic and patriotic towards her death. That there is true discipline, and what we should inculcate in all of our soliders.
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