POA and the SNCO Flashcards

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The military POA is different from others in two ways…?

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  1. The consequences of failure in the Armed Forces are more severe that those in any other profession.
  2. We oath into the ““Unlimited Liability” clause
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3 Characteristics of the American POA

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  1. Service Orientation
  2. Distinct sub-culture
  3. Specialized knowledge
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Service orientation

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Members should not serve solely for their own material benefit. Need to have some sense of duty for the issues of society

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Distinct Sub-culture

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Includes values, norms and symbols that are accepted by the professions.

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Specialized Knowledge

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Professional competence is critical b/c the service provided could have beneficial or devastating effects on the population it serves.

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3 Dimensions of the American POA

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  1. Physical Dimension
  2. Intellectual Dimension
  3. Moral Dimension
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Physical Dimension

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Joint Force applies powerful measure to destroy assets and resources essential to our adversaries interests.

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Intellectual Dimension

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Strategic - exercised with other instruments of national power (diplomatic, informational, economic)
Tactical and Operational - Expertise exercised against intelligent adversaries actively seeking to defeat them in life and death situations

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Moral Dimension

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Moral and ethical ideals formed by the Constitution and Declaration or Independence.

LOAC, UCMJ and Code of Conduct

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Air Force Core Values

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Thee pillars of professionalism that provide the foundation of leadership at every level

Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence in All We Do

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Integrity First

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Willingness to do what’s right even when no one is looking

Virtues: Honesty, Courage, Accountability

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Service Before Self

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Professional duties take precedence over personal desires

Virtues: Duty, Loyalty, Respect

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Excellence in All We Do

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A sustained passion for the continuous improvement and innovation that will propel the AF.

Virtues: Mission, Discipline and Teamwork

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Airman’s Creed

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CSAF General T. Michael Moseley introduced it on 18 April 2007

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Warrior Ethos

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Fight through all conditions to victory, no matter how long it takes-No matter how much effort is required

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Warrior Spirit consists of…?

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  1. Military bearing and etiquette
  2. Placing welfare of peers and subordinates head of out personal needs
  3. Maintaining ourselves physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially
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Progressive Professionalism or P2

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Deliberately and consistently work toward and remain as professional as possible.

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Professional Methods

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Actual application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation

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Professional Character

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Combination of emotional, moral and intellectual qualities and behaviors exhibited at all times by all members of the profession.

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Professional Standards

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The measure of performance and behavior of it’s members

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DDR

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Direction, Discipline and Recognition

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Direction

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Provides focus and establishes expectation for work activities

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Discipline

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Help reinforce the expectations and standards set or when confronted with performance problems

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Recognition

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When subordinates feel valued for doing a good job.

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Self-Development

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Continually assess your skills, qualities and leadership abilities and address them

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Formal learning activities

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Obtains a specific learning outcome

Ex: BMT Tech School, EPME, NCOA

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Informal Learning Activities

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Peer-to-peer communication, reading, internet research, managing and leading teams

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Formal Assignments

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Come through official military channels

Ex: PCS, PCA, TDY

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Informal Assignments

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Originates from other than official military channels

Ex: Top3, AFSA, Volunteerism

30
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Features of MyVector website

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  1. Real-time mentoring plan
  2. Discussion forum
  3. Bullet Tracker
  4. Ability to dialogue online