POA and the SNCO Flashcards
The military POA is different from others in two ways…?
- The consequences of failure in the Armed Forces are more severe that those in any other profession.
- We oath into the ““Unlimited Liability” clause
3 Characteristics of the American POA
- Service Orientation
- Distinct sub-culture
- Specialized knowledge
Service orientation
Members should not serve solely for their own material benefit. Need to have some sense of duty for the issues of society
Distinct Sub-culture
Includes values, norms and symbols that are accepted by the professions.
Specialized Knowledge
Professional competence is critical b/c the service provided could have beneficial or devastating effects on the population it serves.
3 Dimensions of the American POA
- Physical Dimension
- Intellectual Dimension
- Moral Dimension
Physical Dimension
Joint Force applies powerful measure to destroy assets and resources essential to our adversaries interests.
Intellectual Dimension
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
Moral Dimension
Moral and ethical ideals formed by the Constitution and Declaration or Independence.
LOAC, UCMJ and Code of Conduct
Air Force Core Values
Thee pillars of professionalism that provide the foundation of leadership at every level
Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence in All We Do
Integrity First
Willingness to do what’s right even when no one is looking
Virtues: Honesty, Courage, Accountability
Service Before Self
Professional duties take precedence over personal desires
Virtues: Duty, Loyalty, Respect
Excellence in All We Do
A sustained passion for the continuous improvement and innovation that will propel the AF.
Virtues: Mission, Discipline and Teamwork
Airman’s Creed
CSAF General T. Michael Moseley introduced it on 18 April 2007
Warrior Ethos
Fight through all conditions to victory, no matter how long it takes-No matter how much effort is required