Discussion: Patriotism and Purpose

Each military branch has protocols—types of ceremony and etiquette—that serve various purposes, including to commemorate particular events or to display respect to the nation, the president, or particular individuals. These protocols and ceremonial assignments have a rich history and a permanent place within military culture. They often promote and sustain feelings of patriotism that can also influence the identity of military personnel.

Think about how your knowledge of military assignments and their role in the development of patriotism and purpose of military personnel will add to your competence as a helping professional.

For this Discussion, you research a military assignment to learn more about how it relates to patriotism and identity development in the military. As you conduct your research, be sure to note the roles and ceremonial protocol within the assignment, as well as any interesting nuances that you discover.

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  a summary of the military assignment you selected, including the roles and ceremonial protocol, as well as interesting nuances within the assignment. Explain how this military assignment role exemplifies patriotism and how the historical nature of this assignment might influence patriotism. Finally, explain how patriotism may play a role in identity formation and purpose for military personnel. Use the current literature or the resources to support your response. 

Resources:

http://www.cem.va.gov/military_funeral_honors.asp

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• YouTube: This website contains many videos depicting U. S. Military funeral honors.

http://www.military.com/benefits/burial-and-memorial/military-funeral-honors.html