Military Rebuttal I Am Writing to Express

Military Rebuttal

I am writing to express my deep remorse for my actions, which were conducted in a moment of poor judgment. I want to establish immediately that I am fully responsible for my actions and understand the gravity of my transgressions. There were many courses of action that I could have pursued, any of which would have been preferable to my ignoble conduct. I assure that in the future I will make more informed, responsible decisions and will conduct myself with the honor befitting of a soldier.

I have always considered BG Sing a close friend since meeting him in 2003. There is no soldier with greater character and he has always impressed upon me the virtues of honor and loyalty. BG Sing has not only been a loyal companion, but more so, a mentor who has instructed me on the protocol concerning how to be a soldier. Over the years, the two of us formed a strong bond, exhibiting a mutual fondness that embodies the type of relationship fostered by the army. Accordingly, my actions fill me with the utmost shame; I can only imagine the pain that I have caused, not only to BG Sing but also to the army, BG Sing's family, and everyone else who knows me. There is no greater honor than to serve one's country in the armed services and to have failed in this regard brings me shame beyond what I can articulate through writing.

Despite my dishonorable actions, I have a noble record of service in the army. Indeed, I have served for 16 years and the fact that this is the first disciplinary action that I have received testifies to my honorable record as a soldier. No matter what my actions may suggest, I have a deep and undying love for the army. It is truly where I learned how to conduct myself as an adult, serving under the guidance of an admirable roster of leaders. Additionally, I have drawn from the wisdom of my superiors in becoming a capable leader; throughout my tenure in the army, I have been endowed with a great deal of authority and have applied the principles propagated by my mentors in my own actions as a leader. I am a team player and no matter the situation, I have always placed the interests of my country and those around me above my own desires. I recognize that as a soldier I represent my country in addition to myself, and that the entire chain of command is let down by my actions. This fills me with remorse and I am not worthy of those under whom I served or those whom I have guided; my actions fill me with more shame than can be imagined and at this moment I cannot face those who have honored me with their presence throughout my time in the armed services. Before facing my colleagues, I must work to establish the respect and good name that I abdicated through my lapse in judgment.