Interview Question on Patriotism and Military History

Assigt 2- Interview Question on Patriotism and Military History

There are many rituals in the military that are highly symbolic such as the Tomb of the Unknowns or the Funeral Flag. These have long and significant histories that are not known to many. Those that do know the histories recognize the significance and honor that accompanies them.

For this Assignment, select one of these highly regarded actions and write a 1-2 page paper explaining its history, meaning and implications. Include at least two questions about it you will be asking your subject for your paper. Be sure to include why it is important to ask about that information.

Submit a 1-2 page paper in which you accomplish the following:

Describe a ritual that occurs in the military

Explain the history, meaning, and implications of this ritual

Identify two questions that you will ask the subject of your final paper and explain why you plan to ask these questions.

References

Schading, B., Schading, R., (2007). A civilian’s guide to the U.S. military: A comprehensive reference to the customs, language, & structure of the armed forces. Cincinnati, OH:Writers Digest.

Chapter 1, “Military Rank and Protocol” (pp. 3–25)

Chapter 8, “Other Important Aspects of the U.S. Military” (pp. 166–191)

Griffith, J. (2010). When does soldier patriotism or nationalism matter? The role of transformational small-unit leaders. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 40(5), 1235–1257.