Discipline Flashcards
Standards
Morals, ethics, or habits established by an authority, custom, or an individual as acceptable behavior
Discipline
Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement. It is a state of training, resulting in orderly conduct
Military discipline
Founded upon respect for and loyalty to properly constituted authority; it is that mental attitude and state of training which renders obedience instinctive under all conditions
Imposed discipline
Refers to the enforced obedience to legal orders and regulations.
Self-discipline
A willing and instinctive sense of responsibility that leads you to do whatever needs to be done; far above your acceptance of imposed discipline, self-discipline reflects your personal commitment and sense of duty.
Task discipline
How well you meet the challenges of the job.
Group discipline
Absence of group responsibility and effective team membership
Unit discipline
A state of order and obedience existing within a unit that involves the ready subordination of an individuals will for the good of the unit; it demands habitual but but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative and functions even in the absence of the commander
Preventive/prevention
Processes (or models)/actions designed to keep somebody from from doing something undesirable
Discipline model
System of three Arenas that if used correctly can help maintain discipline in the Air Force
Key actions of prevention
- set standard
- establish rapport
- create climate of accountability
Correction
Designed to address inappropriate behavior, and seek to bring subordinates behavior back within acceptable boundaries using the least amount of force necessary
Punishment
Correct and rehabilitate those who repeatedly or grievously violates standards
PDP progressive discipline process
Two-way communication
One-way communication
Commander only
Two way communication discipline
Verbal counseling
Written counseling
One-way communication discipline
Verbal admonition
Written admonition
Verbal reprimand
Written reprimand
Commander only discipline
Article 15
Court martial
Unfavorable Information File (UIF)
Paper or electronic file maintained by the military personnel section (MPS). Once an UIF is established it shows up on personnel reports for as long as it exists
Control Roster
The most serious of all administrative actions. It establishes a 6-month observation period for individuals whose duty performance is substandard or who fail to meet or maintain Air Force standards
Seven basic rights of the Accused
1 presumption of innocence
2 protection from compulsory self-incrimination
3 pretrial investigation
4 representation by counsel
5 fair and impartial trial
6 right of appeal
7 protection from double jeopardy
