Chapter 25 - Professionalism Flashcards
Primary responsibility is to do our part to accomplish the mission; however, accomplishing the mission requires more than just technical proficiency
Air Force Professional
Professional Obligation and Status
- Values-Driven
- Mission-Focused
- People-Oriented
Is a broad encompassing framework for thinking about present and future warfare
The Airman’s Perspective
Is a mental disposition or attitude that predetermines one’s responses and interpretations of situations
Mindset
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
Airmanship
Airmanship mindset
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
The profession of arms requires unique expertise to fulfill our collective responsibility to the American people
Strategic Roadmap
Professionalism Vision
Airmen who do the RIGHT thing - the RIGHT way - for the RIGHT reason
Professionalism Mission
Leaders forging professional Airmen who embody Integrity, Service, and Excellence
Professionalism Goals
Aspirations and Inspirations
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
Vision
The Strategic Roadmap
A fundamental reason for being, a purpose of the organization/effort, and why it exists beyond present day operations
Mission
The Strategic Roadmap
An expression of the desired future state of the Air Force in a particular area or theme
Goals
The Strategic Roadmap
Goal 1 (The Strategic Roadmap)
Inspire a strong commitment to the Profession of Arms
Goal 2 (The Strategic Roadmap)
Promote the right mindset to enhance effectiveness and trust
Goal 3 (The Strategic Roadmap)
Foster relationships that strengthen an environment of trust
Goal 4 (The Strategic Roadmap)
Enhance a culture of shared identity, dignity, and respect
The Air Force Core Values
- Integrity First
- Service Before Self
- Excellence In All We Do
Universal, consistent standards used to evaluate the ethical climate of all Air Force organizations
The Air Force Core Values
Our core values represent the Air Force’s
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
The Little Blue Book
America’s Air Force: A Profession of Arms
Is the document containing and prescribing the Air Force core values
The Little Blue Book
Professional Air Force ethics consist of three fundamental and enduring values
- Integrity First
- Service Before Self
- Excellence In All We Do