The Importance of Being on Time

Allow me to begin by stating the Dictionary's definition of Punctual: punc'tu'al adj. Acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed; prompt.

Scheduling the work day is one of the most important duties any leader in the Army or the Armed Forces for that matter, tackle each and every day. Being at the right place at the right time for any member of the Armed forces is extremely essential to the defense of the entire United States of America. It's because of this that being on time is remarkably important. Dependability, accountability, consistency and discipline are all crucially related to being on time. Furthermore, promptness also shows that the individual Soldier aims high and has their priorities straight. However, being where one needs to be at the appointed time will always be one of the most important aspects of being a Soldier. This is why failure to be on time not only severely hinders mission capability and readiness, but also can without a doubt cost unnecessary loss of life.

It is important to realize that it is necessary for those in the Armed Forces are held to a higher standard. While punctuality