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Defense personnel's conduct and decision-making are greatly influenced by the ethics education they get in military schools. This essay examines the difficulties of educating military people about ethics in light of the particular circumstances and requirements of serving in the armed forces. This study investigates the challenges of incorporating ethics instruction into military training programs by drawing on multidisciplinary literature from the fields of education, psychology, military studies, and ethics. The study explores the fundamental conflict that exists between the requirements of military operations and the moral standards that govern behaviour in combat zones. It draws attention to the conflicting demands military leaders have while trying to strike a balance between morality and operational readiness, frequently under pressure and in ethically dubious circumstances. Furthermore, the impact of hierarchical structures, organizational cultures, and peer pressure on moral decision-making in military units is investigated. The study also investigates the efficacy of present-day military training programs and academies' efforts to teach ethics. It cites typical obstacles that prevent the thorough integration of ethics education into military curricula, including time limits, a lack of resources, and reluctance to change. This research highlights the need for ongoing innovation and development in ethics education for defense personnel through a critical analysis of the body of existing literature and empirical data. It suggests ways to improve the efficacy of ethics instruction, such as introducing experiential learning techniques, encouraging moral leadership, and developing a morally courageous and accountable culture inside military units.
Keywords:
Ethics Education, Military, Defence personnel, Challenges, organisational culture, Moral ambiguity, Training programs, Experiential learning, Ethical leadership.
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"Ethics Education in Military: The Challenges Faced by Defence Personnel", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.a312-a336, March-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2503040.pdf
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