MOD2-3 Flashcards
Virtue definition
Desired behaviors and characteristics that we must practice and demonstrate
Air Force Code of Values (3)
Integrity First
Service before Self
Excellence in All we Do
To be virtuous: consistent…
practice which results in habits that lay the foundation of professionalism and character
Purpose of Professionalism
To CONSISTENTLY hold to higher standard even w/o audience. Prevent live nukes being shipped, keep working when leg chopped off, et.
Integrity Breakdown
Honesty - only way to preserve trust
Courage - willing to take unpopular risk, admit mistakes
Accountability - transparency, seek feedback, take ownership
Humility - service w/ gratitude, absent arrogance, others before self to add value to communities
Service Before Self Breakdown
Duty - consistently making necessary sacrifice for mission
Loyalty - commitment to success for something bigger, helping each other
Respect - tx others w/ dignity, valuing individuals
Excellence in All We Do Breakdown
Mission - complex undertaking focus with operations, product, and resource excellence
Discipline - commitment to highest standards
Teamwork - recognize interdependency r/t mission to strive for organizational excellence
Space Force Guardian 4 C’s
Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage
Character
Act w/ Integrity
Be Accountable
Uphold standards
Connection
Foster environment
Engage everyone
Encourage
Give Help
Commitment
Seek/offer feedback
Work to be better
Audacious Goals
Learn
Embrace mastery of self
Courage
Risk
Innovate
Be Steadfast
Share thoughts and Ideas
5 Kinds of Followers & Codes +
Independent/Dependent, Passive/Active codes
IP Alienated Follower
IA Effective Follower
== Survivor
DP Sheep
DA Active Participant
Characteristics of an Effective Follower (relation w/ boss)
- Support, don’t undermine
- Disagree Privately - to prevent embarrassment
- Display Initiative - come up with solutions
- Accept responsibility when offered
- Tell the truth
- Anticipate questions - and give info to make decisions
- Know limitations
- Keep boss informed
- Selfless in Service - see something wrong fix it, NO glory
- Don’t forget family
Good followership vs. Good Leadership correlation
No different than good leaders, will fail without both.
Purpose for Military Justice System
Unique to Military
Promotes Discipline
Worldwide
Mil Justice: Service Member Rights (from what article + 3)
Article from UCMJ
Compulsory Self-Incrimination Prohibited (Article 31)
Right to Counsel - lawyer
Search & Seizure - they can w/o consent unless off-base private property (need warrant)
MilJustice: 3 means to maintain discipline
Preventative Discipline
Administrative Action
Punitive Actions
Preventative Discipline Definition
Positive endorsement of rule following in-line w/ Values/Code “Safety first vs. Don’t be Careless!”
Administrative NON-Punitive Discipline
Letter of Counseling, Admonishment, Reprimand
Unfavorable Information File
Control Roster
Officer Selection Board
Letter of Counseling
verbal counseling (for late, no shows, etc.)
Letter of Admonishment
↑ severity than LOC
Letter of Reprimand
Official censure, written according to DAFI 36-2907
Unfavorable Information File
Documented info concerning conduct
Control Roster
Lists of problem people who require attention (time sensitive goals). Cannot re-enlist, promote, PME, or PCS if on roster
Officer Selection Record
Documented data reviewed to a promotion record (lasts 10 years) - contains all preceeding (NJP, LOCAR) documents & court martials.
Punitive Discipline - Non-Judicial punishments
NJP Article 15 - for minor offenses imposed by CC, punishment r/t rank of offender (may request Court Martial Instead)
Punitive Discipline - Judicial Punishments (types of Court Martials)
Summary, Special, and General Court-Martial
Summary Court Martial
Enlisted only, minor offense, judged per 1 officer, limited punishments, doesn’t follow outside military
Special Court-Martial
Intermediate offenses, judged by 3 members minimum with limited punishments
General Court-Martial
Serious offenses, judged by 8 members minimum, MAX punishment (ONLY means of dishonorable discharge)
MilLaw: Special Units
Staff Judge Advocate
Area Defense Counsel
Victims Council
Staff Judge Advocate (SJA)
Legal staff who represents AF/SF in all legal matters
Area Defense Counsel (ADC)
Represents AF/SF personnel accused of wrongdoing
Victim’s Counsel (VC)
Advises victims of sexual assault their rights and represents them in certain matters during court-martials
UCMJ birth, name and, purpose
Uniform Code of Military Justice founded 05/05/1950 by Congress to modify/consolidate the Army Articles of War, Articles for the Government of the Navy, and Disciplinary Laws of the Coast Guard.
MCM birth, name and, purpose
Manual for Courts-Marshall, By Pres. S Truman in 1951, address military justice with evidence text, binding to personnel subject to the UCMJ. Implemented by Executive order.
UCMJ Punitive Article # Range
77-134
Professional Relationships definition
Good, preserve proper respect and authority, focus on the mission
Unprofessional relationships
Bad, detract authority, r/in favoritism, abandonment of goals, misuse of position, morale, can affect UNIT COHESIVENESS
Who can have Unprofessional Relationships? and where is allowed?
ANYONE.
ALLOWED NOWHERE (on/off duty)
Unprof relationships: PROHIBITED Officer actions (5)
Gamble w/ enlisted
Lend/borrow $$$
Engage in business with
Share living accommodations
Date/Sex
… enlisted people
Fraternization definition + 3 effects
Officer 2 Enlisted UPR
equates O to E
violates boundaries
dishonors the officer
Fraternization EXCEPTIONS (2)
Married, keep professional on-duty AND/OR
Pre-existing relationships
Fraternization 5 Elements
- Accused = Officer
- Accused fraternized
- Accused KNEW they were enlisted
- Accused violated customs
- Conduct was prejudicial (harmful)
Administrative Actions to UPRs
8 + 3 Maximum
Order to Cease
Counseling
Reprimand
Removal
Demotion
Loss of NCO Status
NEG performance report
Admin separations
Pay forfeit
Dismissal
2 Years Confinement
UPR Articles (3)
92 - Failure to Obey Lawful Order
E-E, Mil-Civ
133 - Conduct Unbecoming an Officer
O-O
134 -Fraternization
O-E
General Prohibition of Behaviors (3)
Solicitation - sale from juniors
Social Media - be professional
Family Members - be professional while on-duty
Problem Solving Definition
The purposeful act of observing a problem and then deciding to solve it, after considering solutions and deciding upon one.
OODA vs. PPSM Names and Purpose
Observe, Orient, Decide, Act = 4 Step (for short term problems)
Practice Problem, Solving Method = 8 Step (for long term problems)
PPSM Breakdown (8)
- Clarify/Validate
- ID Performance Gaps (break↓)
- Set Improvement Targets
- Determine Root Causes (not just s/s)
- Develop Counter-measures
- Execute Countermeasures
- Confirm Results and Progress
- Standardize Successful Processes
Establishing Expectations Importance to subordinates
Linkage to standards and unit mission
Expectations, Execution Loop
Observe, Identify Performance Gaps, Recalibrate/set new expectations, allow subordinates to work
How to communicate Expectations
simply, provide necessary details only
Subordinate role in Expectation
Outside of executing, can possibly find the connection of what’s missing with their experience
Expectations, seeking buy-in (3)
Reduce frustration
Foster agreement/commitment
Lead w/ ownership/pride to success
Expectations tracking as Leader (4)
Outline steps
Identify milestones
Track
Capture results
Statement vs. Argument
Statement = claim, assertion, conclusion, “purpose”
Argument = proposes a reason for a conclusion
Fact vs. Opinion
Fact = can be verified
Opinion - statement of belief, may be Obj/Subjective
Obj ex. it’s 100 degrees outside
Sub ex. it is very hot outside
Information Intake: Sponging vs. Sifting
Sponging - TAKE IT ALL (but overload, poor focus)
Sifting - enhances critical thinking skills but difficult, takes longer.
9 Intellectual Standards to Assess one’s thinking
Clarity = is the statement clear, understandable?
Accuracy - factually true to reality?
Precision - more details to refines info, “it’s hot today” vs specific #
Relevance - related to issue at hand? reduces info/distills complexity
Depth - addresses root causes, nuance, deeper layers of info
Breadth - addresses various interpretations, points of view, considerations
Logic - when combined is it mutually supporting? “make sense?”
Significant - which info is most important?
Fairness - avoiding personal interest, ego. justified assumptions
CritThinking - missing info to consider (4)
Source of facts?
Difference in key term definitions?
How does it look from a different viewpoint?
Counter-argument?