collective-responsibility
The Mobile Infantry regiment assumes full responsibility for its members, even those who disgrace it, illustrating a strong sense of collective identity and accountability.
2 chapters across 2 books
Starship Troopers (1960)Robert A. Heinlein
This chapter explores military discipline and justice within the Mobile Infantry, focusing on the case of Dillinger, a deserter who committed heinous crimes and was executed by his regiment. It highlights the ethos of the Mobile Infantry taking responsibility for their own, the moral complexities of punishment, and reflections on societal decay and juvenile delinquency through a philosophical discussion on discipline and rehabilitation.
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
In this chapter, Holsten Mason and the remaining Key Crew gather for a briefing on their dire situation as they prepare to confront the Old Empire while navigating the deteriorating conditions aboard the Gilgamesh. The acting commander, Lem Karst, outlines their plan to defend against a threatening satellite and emphasizes the importance of their collective responsibility for the survival of humanity. Tensions rise as they face the reality of their mission and the dangers that await them on the green planet.