THE PROXEMIC CODE BEYOND THE CULTURAL CONNOTATIONS: ELEMENTS OF HUMAN TOPOLOGY IN MILITARY DRILL REGULATIONS
THE PROXEMIC CODE BEYOND THE CULTURAL CONNOTATIONS: ELEMENTS OF HUMAN TOPOLOGY IN MILITARY DRILL REGULATIONS

Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with an issue from the field of proxemics, that refers to the perception and the usage of space, as a way of transmitting messages, attitudes and behaviors in the military in certain situations. By defining the concepts of proxemics and establishing the four types of distances between humans: intimate, personal, social and public, we aim to identify elements of this area that are characteristic for drill in the Romanian Armed Forces. Consequently, the work proposes, particularly in the army, to reveal the significations of norms established in the military general regulations and their impact on the military personnel. We aim to answer to the following research question: Does the Romanian Armed Forces' drill regulations take into account the aspects of "human topology" or the role of personal distances in everyday transactions? In addition, we intend to analyze in a comparative manner the Romanian and foreign (American and European) military drill regulations and to identify if certain specific elements of proxemics possess cultural connotations. The research methodology is based on a mixed method, consisting in document study: the study of distances in the military drill regulations.

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