Chapter 25 - Professionalism Flashcards

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Primary responsibility is to do our part to accomplish the mission; however, accomplishing the mission requires more than just technical proficiency

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Air Force Professional

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Professional Obligation and Status

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  • Values-Driven
  • Mission-Focused
  • People-Oriented
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Is a broad encompassing framework for thinking about present and future warfare

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The Airman’s Perspective

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Is a mental disposition or attitude that predetermines one’s responses and interpretations of situations

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Mindset

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That mental disposition or attitude is what we think and how we feel about membership in the profession of arms, which is in turn reflected in our behavior and serves to guide us in proudly exhibiting the highest levels of professional service to our country

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Airmanship

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Airmanship mindset

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A genuine belief in the oath of enlistment, internalizing the Air Force core values as our own, committing to the profession of arms, and possessing an unstoppable determination known as warrior ethos

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The profession of arms requires unique expertise to fulfill our collective responsibility to the American people

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Strategic Roadmap

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Professionalism Vision

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Airmen who do the RIGHT thing - the RIGHT way - for the RIGHT reason

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Professionalism Mission

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Leaders forging professional Airmen who embody Integrity, Service, and Excellence

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Professionalism Goals

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Aspirations and Inspirations

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A mental image of the future - the preferred end state - including how to approach the customer and satisfy the mission, how services are delivered, and how to organize and manage people and other resources

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Vision

The Strategic Roadmap

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A fundamental reason for being, a purpose of the organization/effort, and why it exists beyond present day operations

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Mission

The Strategic Roadmap

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An expression of the desired future state of the Air Force in a particular area or theme

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Goals

The Strategic Roadmap

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Goal 1
(The Strategic Roadmap)
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Inspire a strong commitment to the Profession of Arms

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Goal 2
(The Strategic Roadmap)
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Promote the right mindset to enhance effectiveness and trust

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Goal 3
(The Strategic Roadmap)
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Foster relationships that strengthen an environment of trust

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Goal 4
(The Strategic Roadmap)
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Enhance a culture of shared identity, dignity, and respect

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The Air Force Core Values

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  • Integrity First
  • Service Before Self
  • Excellence In All We Do
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Universal, consistent standards used to evaluate the ethical climate of all Air Force organizations

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The Air Force Core Values

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Our core values represent the Air Force’s

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Firm convictions about the nature of our personal character, our commitment to each other and our Nation, and the manner in which we perform our service

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The Little Blue Book

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America’s Air Force: A Profession of Arms

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22
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Is the document containing and prescribing the Air Force core values

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The Little Blue Book

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Professional Air Force ethics consist of three fundamental and enduring values

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  • Integrity First
  • Service Before Self
  • Excellence In All We Do
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24
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Is a character trait and the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking

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Integrity First

25
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Virtues of Integrity

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  • Honesty
  • Courage
  • Accountability
26
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Means our words must be unquestionable so we preserve the trust that unites us through a common goal and purpose

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Honesty

27
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Empowers us to take necessary personal or professional risks, make decisions that may be unpopular, and admit to our mistakes

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Courage

28
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Instills our responsibility while maintaining transparency and ownership for our actions

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Accountability

29
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Represents an abiding dedication to the age-old military virtue of selfless dedication to duty, including putting one’s life at risk if called to do so

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Service Before Self

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Virtues of Service Before Self

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  • Duty
  • Loyalty
  • Respect.
31
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Is the obligation to perform what is required for the mission as determined by the law, the Department of Defense, and Air Force instructions, directives, and guidance, duty may also involve having to make sacrifices in ways that no other profession has or will

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Duty

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Is an internal commitment to the Nation, to the values and commitments of our Air Force, and to the men and women with whom we serve

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Loyalty

33
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Is treating others with dignity and valuing them as individuals

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Respect

34
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Directs us to develop a sustained passion for the continuous improvement and innovation that propels the Air Force, as well as ourselves, beyond the capabilities of our adversaries

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Excellence In All We Do

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Virtues of Excellence In All We Do

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  • Mission
  • Discipline
  • Teamwork
36
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Encompasses operation, product, and resource excellence

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Mission

37
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Is an individual commitment to uphold the highest of personal and professional standards

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Discipline

38
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Is essential at every level

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Teamwork

39
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Is demonstrated through expeditionary service in garrison, during combat, through humanitarian response and disaster relief operations, and by the lessons learned from those experiences

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The Warrior Ethos

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Is developed and sustained over the course of a career through a continuum of learning, focused training and education, associated developmental experiences, and a wide variety of assignments

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The Warrior Ethos

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The highest standards of conduct and integrity must be practiced, not only on the job, but also in relationships, in financial dealings, and in interaction with the civilian community

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Air Force Standards

42
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Is prescribed in our core values, our oaths, the Airman’s Creed, Air Force instructions, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice

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Code of Ethics

43
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Can be used to help identify what right looks like and continue to fortify our Air Force culture

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Principles and Guidelines

44
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Is a situation where one is forced to choose between at least two alternatives

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Ethical Dilemma

45
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Three general causes or sources of ethical dilemmas are

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  • Uncertainty,
  • Competing values
  • Potential harm
46
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Decisions and Actions

Ethics

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Airmen should always think through second and third order effects of our actions.
(Ethics)

47
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Consists of asking yourself, “How would this decision look if it was aired on the news?”

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The Network Test

48
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Focuses on asking yourself, “Is this decision good for the United States? Is this decision good for the U.S. Air Force? Is this decision good for my unit (us)? Is this decision good for me?”

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The United States of America Test

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Deals with asking yourself, “Would I feel good about the decision when I give account for my life?”

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The Devine Test

50
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Is the ability to face danger or hardship in a determined and resolute manner

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Valor

51
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Is about the ability to face fear, danger, or adversity

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Courage

52
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Three types of courage are critical in the profession of arms

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  • Personal
  • Physical
  • Moral
53
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Is about doing what’s right even when risking one’s career.

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Personal courage

54
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Is the ability to overcome fears of bodily harm to get the job done, or willingness to risk harm to yourself for someone else’s sake in battle or the course of everyday life

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Physical courage

55
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Is the ability to stand by the core values when moral courage may not be the popular thing to do

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Moral courage

56
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Involves a willingness to give your life, time, or comfort to meet others’ needs

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Sacrifice

57
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As Airmen, we understand the price that is paid for freedom and the sacrifices that come from willingly serving our country

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Call to Duty

58
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The Airman’s Creed was presented to the Air Force in ______ by _________________, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

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  • 2007

- General T. Michael Moseley

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The Airman’s Creed

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I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my Nation’s call.

I am an American Airman.
My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor,
And a Legacy of Valor.

I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My Nation’s Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger.
I defend my Country with my Life.

I am an American Airman. Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter,
And I will not fail.