One of the most important things about the army is being accountable for work. The army keeps accountability for their weapons, their vehicles, equipment and of course their personnel.
Coming to work and being on time is very important. And failure to do so can get you in serious trouble such as corrective action or being reported as awal. And if theres an emergency or good reason why youre not at work you need to let your chain of command know and if you cant get a hold of them then tell someone like a battle buddy so they can tell them. Some people may think its silly or annoying but leadership needs to know where their soldiers are at, at all times that way if something happens they know exactly where everyone is and can deliver that message to higher up. Websters dictionary describes accountability as “the state of being accountable, liable, or answerable” and the DOD describes it as “The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds.
The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping” and responsibility as “the state or fact of being responsible” respectability. While some actions may be responsible, you are always held accountable for the outcome of such. Accountability can also be described as being dependable. By being dependable, soldiers arrive to work and appointments on time, meet deadlines, arrive at the right place at the right time, and always do the right thing at the right time.
Morning formation is the most important formation of the day. It is vital to maintain accountability of everyone and to put out any pertinent information that is necessary to soldiers. Without accountability formation, it would be difficult for the command to fully brief…
