BVPs Flashcards
What is ethos?
The characteristic spirit of a culture or community.
What are morals?
Morals refer to an individual’s own principles regarding right and wrong.
Where can you find the RAF ethos and standards?
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The RAF Mission statement:
‘An ___, ____ and ____ Air Force that, person for person, is ____ __ ____ and that makes a ____ __ ___ ______ in support of the __ ____ ____’
Agile, adaptable and capable,
Second to none,
Decisive air power contribution,
UK Defence Mission.
All personnel in the RAF share the same characteristic ___, ___ and ____ and abide by the same high standards of ____.
This is the essence of what it means to be an ___ and ___ member of the RAF.
Spirit, ethos and values.
Behaviour.
Effective and valued.
The reputation of the RAF has been built in three things:
1) Outstanding professionalism
2) Outstanding personal standards
3) Our continuing ability to do our job in extremely demanding situations
The RAF needs people who:
1) respond….
2) aspire to….
3) share a sense of….
4) understand and live by….
1) respond positively to the demands.
2) aspire to excellence.
3) share a sense of duty and commitment.
4) understand and live by our collective values.
4 core values within the RAF
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Respect
Integrity
Service before self
Excellence
RAF values have a ____ ____ and are the basis of our ___ ______ ____.
____ is crucial to maintaining ethos.
Unifying purpose, war fighting spirit.
Leadership.
Value - Respect
Respect for yourself and others combined with a sense of pride. Putting the needs of others first, without prejudice or discrimination.
Name the two types of respect.
Self respect - having a proper sense of your own dignity and integrity.
Mutual respect - respect for others no matter what. Sometimes governed by law e.g. Geneva Convention
Values - Integrity
Name and describe the 4 constituents:
Moral courage - having the conviction to do what you believe is right even if unpopular, dangerous and has high personal cost.
Honesty - Dishonesty = breakdown of trust between comrades = reduced unit effectiveness.
Responsibility - acknowledging duty and acting accordingly. Leaders must show fairness and consistency.
Justice - Seeking justice for the wrongly persecuted.
Values - Service before self
Service is an act of selfless commitment, willingness to put others above ourselves. Ultimately laying down your life for others.
Name and describe the 4 main constituents of service:
Physical courage - risking our own or others lives in the use of deadly force.
Loyalty - primary loyalty to the Crown. Loyalty to subordinates and leaders.
Commitment - to service and Nation at all times, placing their needs above our own.
Teamwork - working together with all aspects of the Service and civilian counterparts.
Values - Excellence
Striving for excellence at all times will ensure the RAF continues to improve and develop.
Name and describe the 3 main facets of excellence:
Personal excellence - each member must strive to achieve & maintain the highest professional and personal standards.
Discipline - most effective discipline is self discipline. Clearly understand rules. On and off duty.
Pride - confidence in yourself and RAF.
Behaviour in Public:
3 main points to remember:
1) Be an ambassador for the RAF
2) Be polite at all times
3) Maintain goodwill of the public
Forbidden behaviour
Forbidden behaviours result in full investigation and could lead to administrative or disciplinary action, or even a custodial sentence & dismissal from the RAF.
Name the 9 behaviours:
1) victimisation
2) intimidation
3) bullying
4) harassment
5) drug and alcohol misuse/abuse
6) gambling
7) money lending
8) adultery in the service community
9) entertainment of the opposite sex in single accommodation (during phase 1&2 training)
