Hooligans conducting a training exercise.
Combined action of a group of people, especially when efficient and effective is the definition of teamwork. Teamwork plays a very important roll in my job, as it is something that has to be done all the time to let life be as painless as possible for myself and my peers. Squads are divided in my platoon by three and segregated by the type of work we do, forcing us to remain in our squad based elements for the majority of our work days. Conducting everything with each other at full cooperation to achieve success.
Tried and true my squad (if I do say so myself) is the most cohesive and team based squad in my platoon. Unlike the others, we function as a family and have truly put a new definition to the word brotherhood and chivalry. Something that the other squads can see in us but can't grasp to applying to themselves for the fact that they do not treat each other with the same dignity and respect we do. Striving to go above and beyond in everything we do.
Years of my life I have enjoyed my isolation and independence when it comes to finding myself personal peace of mind. Since being here in the environment of constant interaction with my fellow man on the time line of every living hour of the day. Literally sunrise to sunset I will be in speaking distance, if not reaching distance from someone in my platoon except for the rare occasion I am out for a larger unit function or gathering, where the names and faces change but not the distance of interaction.
Realizing the importance in knowing your roll as a team member and person of example is an extremely valuable lesson in life. Creating less stress, more understanding, greater achievement, and overall character building values. Army creeds, and mottos will express this over and over, trying to put the message out there to those ignorant to its power. Not saying that only the Army preaches this impacting merit of morale obligation. Just saying that this is where I consciously recognized its substance.
So what I am asking of you the reader is... Where do you play part in the teamwork aspect of your life? How important is your role? And are you doing the best you can to fill it?
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