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
Is a character trait and the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking
Integrity First
Virtues of Integrity
- Honesty
- Courage
- Accountability
Means our words must be unquestionable so we preserve the trust that unites us through a common goal and purpose
Honesty
Empowers us to take necessary personal or professional risks, make decisions that may be unpopular, and admit to our mistakes
Courage
Instills our responsibility while maintaining transparency and ownership for our actions
Accountability
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
Service Before Self
Virtues of Service Before Self
- Duty
- Loyalty
- Respect.
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
Duty
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
Loyalty
Is treating others with dignity and valuing them as individuals
Respect
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
Excellence In All We Do
Virtues of Excellence In All We Do
- Mission
- Discipline
- Teamwork
Encompasses operation, product, and resource excellence
Mission
Is an individual commitment to uphold the highest of personal and professional standards
Discipline
Is essential at every level
Teamwork
Is demonstrated through expeditionary service in garrison, during combat, through humanitarian response and disaster relief operations, and by the lessons learned from those experiences
The Warrior Ethos
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
The Warrior Ethos
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
Air Force Standards
Is prescribed in our core values, our oaths, the Airman’s Creed, Air Force instructions, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice
Code of Ethics
Can be used to help identify what right looks like and continue to fortify our Air Force culture
Principles and Guidelines
Is a situation where one is forced to choose between at least two alternatives
Ethical Dilemma
Three general causes or sources of ethical dilemmas are
- Uncertainty,
- Competing values
- Potential harm
Decisions and Actions
Ethics
Airmen should always think through second and third order effects of our actions.
(Ethics)
Consists of asking yourself, “How would this decision look if it was aired on the news?”
The Network Test
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?”
The United States of America Test
Deals with asking yourself, “Would I feel good about the decision when I give account for my life?”
The Devine Test
Is the ability to face danger or hardship in a determined and resolute manner
Valor
Is about the ability to face fear, danger, or adversity
Courage
Three types of courage are critical in the profession of arms
- Personal
- Physical
- Moral
Is about doing what’s right even when risking one’s career.
Personal courage
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
Physical courage
Is the ability to stand by the core values when moral courage may not be the popular thing to do
Moral courage
Involves a willingness to give your life, time, or comfort to meet others’ needs
Sacrifice
As Airmen, we understand the price that is paid for freedom and the sacrifices that come from willingly serving our country
Call to Duty
The Airman’s Creed was presented to the Air Force in ______ by _________________, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force
- 2007
- General T. Michael Moseley
The Airman’s Creed
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.
