Army Ethic Flashcards
1
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What is Army Ethic?
A
the set of enduring moral principles, values, beliefs, and laws that guide the Army profession and create the culture of trust essential to Army professionals in the conduct of missions, performance of duty, and all aspects of life.
2
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The army Ethic is:
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- Basis of the Army’s shared professional identity
- Guides institutional policy
- Originates in philosophical heritage
- Affirmed in oaths of service
- Reflected in the Army motto
3
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Legal Foundations of the Army Ethics
A
The constitution of the United States, Unites States Code, the UCMJ, and other orders and directives
4
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Moral Foundations of Army Ethics
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- Declaration of independence
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Just War Tradition
- Army culture of trust
- Professional organizational climate
- Army Values
- Soldiers creed
5
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Two Foundations of the Army Ethics
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Legal Motivation, Moral Motivation
6
Q
Army professionals earn trust by adhearing to:
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- Standards
- Laws
- Accepted practices
7
Q
Ethical Leadership requires leaders to:
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- Live the Army Values
- find moral solutions
- Apply ethical reasoning
- not intentionally issue vague or ambiguous orders
8
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What is ethical orders?
A
making the right choice and acting when faced with an ethical question can be difficult
