Profession of Arms
1. Objective. One of the first steps in becoming an effective leader is to
develop communication skills. The purposes of this requirement are to assess your
ability to communicate in writing and to examine your understanding of the Army as a
Profession of Arms.
2. Instructions. You are to read the Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms, dated
8 December 2010. Prepare an essay addressing the importance of the role of Human
Resources Sergeant in the Profession of Arms. The paper must be at least two pages
and written IAW the Army writing style. Use APA format, Arial font, 12 pitch. Some key
elements to consider:
What it means to be a Profession
The Balancing Role of the Profession’s Leaders
The Army Professional Culture
The HR Sergeant’s Role in the Army Profession
3. You must do your own original work. The ALC Written Communication Rubrics
will be used to assess your work.
4. References.
a. AR 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence.
b. FM 1-0, Human Resources Support
c. AG Effective Writing Handbook
d. Student Handout, “An Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms” dated 8
December 2010
