Being in an operational company my entire career, most of the soldiers who show up in my unit seem very disrespectful. Not so much in the response, but in the body language. Hence their loose posture in training, their dirty uniforms, their dirty boots and their need for a haircut. Not only is this disrespectful to the unit but also to themselves. How can Soldiers represent the Army if they don't have the self-respect to be their best every day? Customs and courtesy are another sign of respect. It's an art form that our young soldiers have not instilled in them. They're too busy trying to be cool and friends with everyone, but in reality, they come off as lazy. If only soldiers would take a little more time and give a little respect to themselves and others. When a soldier has stood at attention or rested on parade and given someone his full attention, what do you think of that soldier? The soldiers are lively and square. For us to build future NCOs, respect must be explained why it is important in our profession. Let a soldier who respects himself lead to respect others and, naturally, he will exceed this standard. The military paved the way for future soldiers. The first step to fixing potholes in our business plan is to fill it all in respectfully. Once we have instilled respect in our soldiers, the next step is