Schofields Definition of Discipline The discipline which makes the soldiers of a free country reliable is not to be gained by harsh or tyrannical treatment. On the contrary, such treatment is far more likely to destroy rather than make an army. It is possible to impart instructions and give commands in a manner, and such a tone of voice as to inspire in the soldier no feeling but an intense desire to obey, while the opposite manner and tone of voice will inspire resentment and a desire to disobey. The one mode or other of dealing with subordinates springs from a corresponding spirit in the breast of the commander. He who feels the respect due to others will inspire in them regard for himself, while he who feels, and hence manifests, disrespect toward others, especially his inferiors, will excite strong resentment and even hatred against himself. This was written by General Schofield a number of years prior to the Civil War, and is taught at West Point and the War College to this day. Could this assumption apply to non-military participates as well? Could it somewhat apply to friendship? I dont mean treat friends as subordinates, or consider them inferior, obviously all friends deserve equal respect, but the general theme of treating people with respect should apply in all applications---military or civilian!
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:39:49 +0000
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