Professionalism Flashcards by B A

What describes who we are as a service and how we conduct ourselves as Airmen and representatives of the USAF? It sets the standards all Airmen are expected to adhere to, and exceed. (24.1)

Professionalism

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What requirements frame professionalism within the USAF? (24.1)

Trust, loyalty, dignity, and personal commitment

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What is at the root of professionalism? It is what bonds every Airman’s contribution to the mission with the collective understanding of what it means to serve with humility and deference for those we serve with. (24.1)

Respect

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The USAF is a Total Force that effectively leverages the unique capabilities of officer, enlisted, and civilian Airmen across all service components. As a Total Force, what characterizes us as an air and space force? (24.1)

Values-based, mission-focused, people-oriented

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What is the heart and soul of who we are and who we aspire to be every day? Our sense of it underlies the pride we feel when we say, “I am an American Airman.” (24.1)

Professionalism

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True or False? Every Airman has an “obligation” to be the very best professional possible. (24.1)

True

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What is the USAF’s most important asset? (24.1)

People who commit to serve as USAF professionals

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What military necessity, at its core, provides our Total Force an aggregation of strengths, perspectives, and capabilities that transcends individual contributions. (24.1)

Diversity

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At the heart and soul of our profession, what does the USAF recognize as universal, consistent standards used to evaluate the ethical climate of all USAF organizations? (24.3)

Core values

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When needed in the cauldron of war, what are the beacons that light the path of professional conduct and the highest ideals? (24.3)

Core values

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What represents enduring, guiding principles for which we stand? (24.3)

Values

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What should motivate attitudes and actions on- and off-duty as essential moral principles or beliefs that are held in the highest regard? (24.3)

Values

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True or False? Our core values represent the USAF’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. (24.3)

True

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What are so fundamental that they define our very identity through a common bond among all professional Airmen–past, and present? (24.3)

Core values

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What provides the bedrock for our military endeavors and is fortified by service to country? (24.3.1)

Integrity

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What is simply doing the right thing, all the time, whether everyone is watching or no one is watching? (24.3.1)

Integrity

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When does an individual realize integrity? (24.3.1)

When thoughts and actions align with what he or she knows to be right

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What actions help to maintain integrity and avoid conflicts of interest? (24.3.1)

(a) Following principles
(b) Acting with honor
(c) Maintaining independent judgment
(d) Performing duties with impartiality

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How are each of the USAF core values further defined that Airmen must practice and demonstrate in their daily lives, showing they truly do value integrity, service, and excellence? (24.3.1)

Virtues (desired behaviors and characteristics)

Note: Consistently practicing these virtues results in habits of honorable thought and action, producing an Air Force professional.

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What are the virtues of Integrity First? (24.3.1)

Honesty, courage, and accountability

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What is the hallmark of integrity? (24.3.1)

Honesty

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What means our words must be unquestionable so we preserve the trust and respect that we hold so dear for one another and the population we serve? (24.3.1)

Honesty

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True or False? Courage is not the absence of fear but doing the right thing despite fear. (24.3.1)

True

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What actions does courage empower Airmen to take? Having the courage to take these actions is crucial for the mission, the USAF, and the Nation. (24.3.1)

(a) Take necessary personal or professional risks
(b) Make decisions that may be unpopular
(c) Admit to their mistakes

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What instills our responsibility while maintaining transparency and ownership for our actions? (24.3.1)

Accountability

What type of individuals maintain transparency, seek honest and constructive feedback, and take ownership of the outcomes of their actions and decisions? They are responsible to themselves and others, and refrain from actions which discredit themselves or our service. (24.3.1)

Accountable

Airmen are practitioners of the profession of arms, entrusted with the security of the nation, the protection of its citizens, and the preservation of their way of life. In this capacity, Airmen serve as guardians of America's future. What does this responsibility require? (24.3.2)

The needs of service and country to be placed before our own--Service Before Self Note: Having the heart and mindset for service allows us to embrace expectations and requirements not levied on the American public or other professions.

What virtues are included in Service Before Self? (24.3.2)

Duty, loyalty, and respect

What is an internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than ourselves? (24.3.2)

Loyalty

What is the order of loyalty for Airmen? (24.3.2)

Loyalty is to the nation first, the values and commitments of our USAF second, and finally to the men and women with whom they serve

What does loyalty to our leaders require us to do? (24.3.2)

(a) Trust, follow, and execute their decisions (b) Offer alternative solutions and innovative ideas most effectively through the chain of command (c) Ultimately help each other to always act with respect and honor

True or False? Respect requires us to embrace the unique value of all individuals and treat everyone with dignity. (24.3.2)

True

What three-dimensional view encompasses respect? (24.3.2)

Self-respect, mutual respect, and organizational respect

True or False: Respecting others requires a commitment to recognize and root out prejudices, biases, and stereotypes. (24.3.2)

True

Which core value 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. It directs that Airmen continuously advance their craft and increase their knowledge as Airmen? (24.3.3)

Excellence in All We Do

What virtues are included in excellence in all we do? (24.3.3)

Mission, discipline, and teamwork

FC: What does adherence to excellence in all we do mean for Airmen? (24.2.3)

(a) Seek out and complete developmental education (b) Constantly work hard to stay in physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and moral shape (c) Continue to enhance professional competencies (d) Diligent to maintain their job skills, knowledge, and personal readiness at the highest possible levels

What does a mission focus encompass? (24.3.3)

Operations and excellence in stewardship

What does the complex undertaking of the Air Force mission require us to harness? (24.3.3)

Ingenuity, expertise, and elbow grease of all Airmen

The complex undertaking of the Air Force mission requires us to harness the ingenuity, expertise, and collective effort of all Airmen. With what mindset do we approach this? (24.3.3)

(a) Respect (b) Pride (C) Innovation (d) A continued commitment to anticipate and embrace change

What is an individual commitment to uphold the highest of personal and professional standards? We demonstrate it in attitude, work ethic, and effort directed at continuous improvement, whether pursuing professional military education or nurturing ourselves physically, intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually. (24.3.3)

Discipline

Teamwork is essential at every level. What do Airmen recognize as they strive for organizational excellence as a team? (24.3.3)

Interdependency of every member's contribution toward the mission Note: We not only give our personal best, but also challenge and motivate each other.

True or False? As a member of the USAF, an Airman must practice the highest standards of conduct and integrity, not only in the job, relationships, personal financial dealings, and interactions with the civilian community. (24.4)

True

True or False? Personal values, such as happiness or stability, are almost always present, but they must not take precedence over ethical values. (24.4)

True The key is to align ethical values with personal values, and enhance the commitment we have made to the dedicated service of our Nation.

What is prescribed in our core values, our oaths, the Airman's Creed, Air Force instructions, Professions of Arms, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice? (24.4)

Our ethical code

True or False? When faced with decisions related to mission, personal life, or the interest of peers, the choice can always be made with consideration for our ethical code. (24.4)

True

_______ values describe what we hold to be right and wrong, _______ is the systematic reflection of these values enabling us to live and act according to our beliefs. (24.4)

Moral/ Ethics Note: Although following the law is ethical, laws only tell us what we can and cannot do. Ethics, on the other hand, tells us what we should or shouldn’t do.

Embedded in our code of ethics, and driven by our competence and character, are key guidelines that help clarify acceptable and unacceptable behavior, but also aspirational values about who we want to be. What can be used to help identify what right looks like and continue to fortify our USAF culture? (24.4)

Principles and ethical guidelines

Which publication establishes the basic ethical principles and guidelines that must be followed by every government employee? (24.4)

Title 5, CFR, Part 2635, Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch

True or False? Public service is a public trust, requiring employees to place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws, and ethical principles, above private gain. (24.4)

True

True or False? Employees shall not hold financial interests that conflict with the conscientious performance of duty. (24.4)

True

True or False? Employees shall not knowingly make unauthorized commitments or promises of any kind purporting to bind the government. (24.4)

True

True or False? Employees may act impartially and give preferential treatment to any private organization or individual. (24.4)

False Note: Employees "shall" act impartially and "not give" preferential treatment to any private organization or individual. (24.3)

True or False? Employees may generally not accept gifts from subordinates or employees that make less pay than themselves. (24.4)

True

True or False? Employees may not solicit a donation or a contribution from other personnel for a gift to a superior, make a donation for a gift to a superior official, or accept a gift from subordinate personnel, except for voluntary gifts or contributions of nominal value (not to exceed $10), on occasions of special personal significance (such as marriage or birth of a child), or occasions that terminate the superior-subordinate relationship, such as retirement, permanent change of station or assignment. (24.4)

True

What is a situation where one is forced to choose between at least two alternatives? (24.4.1)

Ethical dilemma

What are three general causes or sources of ethical dilemmas? (24.4.1)

Uncertainty, competing values, and potential harm

What results from not having all the facts pertaining to a situation; not having enough experience for dealing with a situation; or not having a clearly established policy, procedure, or rules for deciding how to make an optimal decision? (24.4.1)

Uncertainty

What occurs when our personal values conflict with those of our institution, subordinates, peers, or supervisors? (24.4.1)

Competing values

True or False? The mark of a true professional is maintaining high professional standards despite conflicting values by locating the conflicting values, weighing one’s options, and deciding upon the best course of action. (24.4.1)

True

What type of short and long-term consequences can arise from your actions causing potential harm? (24.4.1)

Intentional and unintentional consequences

What must Airmen apply to their priorities, so they are able to overcome temptation to stray from our military norms and values? (24.4.1)

Sense of order Note: When contemplating what to do, consider possible courses of action by listing to the best options and quality checking ideas to take the right path.

Dr. Robert M. Hicks, former Deputy Director of the Civil Air Patrol, Chaplain Services, identified three tests we can use to check the morality of our actions and decisions. What are these three tests? (24.4.1)

(1) Network test; (2) United States of America test, and (3) Devine test

Which morality check from Dr. Robert M. Hicks consists of asking yourself, "How would this decision look if it was aired on the news?" If your actions were broadcast on the evening news, would you be proud of your actions or ashamed? Would your actions bring credit to yourself and the USAF or would they discredit yourself or those we owe? If you find yourself leaning toward a negative response to these questions, then your decision doesn't pass the network test? (24.4.1)

Network test

Which morality check from Dr. Robert M. Hicks focuses on asking yourself, "Is this decision good for the United States? Is this decision good for the USAF? Is this decision good for my unit (us)? Is this decision good for me?" If you take this course of action, are you properly ordering your priorities? If you can't answer with a resounding yes, this might not be the best decision? (24.4.1)

United States of America test

Which morality check from Dr. Robert M. Hicks deals with asking yourself, "Would I feel good about the decision when I give account for my life?" When telling the story of your proud and honorable service to our country, would you include conversation about this decision? Would you feel guilt or loss of trust from this action? If you can't confidently provide a positive response, the course of action fails the divine test? (24.4.1)

Devine test

How do Airmen, who are firmly grounded in the core values and ingrained with the warrior ethos, react to combat stresses, operational deployment pressures, and daily home station demands? (24.4.2)

With valor, courage, and sacrifice

What is defined as the ability to face danger or hardship in a determined and resolute manner? (24.4.2)

Valor

What is commonly and rightly recognized as bravery, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, heart, and nerve? (24.4.2)

Valor

True or False? When acting with valor, one expresses the willingness to step outside the comfort zone to deal with unexpected situations. Such situations can happen almost anywhere. (24.4.2)

True

Courage is about the ability to face fear, danger, or adversity. What are the three types of courage that are critical in the profession of arms? (24.4.2)

Personal, physical, and moral

What is personal courage? (24.4.2)

Doing what's right even when risking one's career

What is physical courage? (24.4.2)

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

What is moral courage? (24.4.2)

The ability to stand by the core values when moral courage may not be the popular thing to do

What breeds courage, usually when and where the behavior is most needed? (24.4.2)

Integrity Note: More often than not, courage is manifested as an act of bravery on the battlefield when Airmen face the challenges present in combat.

What involves a willingness to give your time, comfort, or life to meet others' needs? (24.4.2)

Sacrifice Note: Personal sacrifice occurs on many levels but is commonly evident in the heroic actions of Airmen in combat.

When faced with the call to duty, we must remember that we are Airmen. What do Airmen understand? (24.4.2)

(a) The price that is paid for freedom (b) The sacrifices that come from willing serve to our country (c) The meaning of belonging to the profession of arms

Who presented the Airman's Creed to the USAF in 2007? (24.5)

General T. Michael Moseley, 18th Air Force Chief of Staff

General T. Michael Moseley introduced the Airman's creed as an aspect of one of his top priorities to reinvigorate what? (24.5)

The Total Force

What was the intent of the Airman's creed? (24.5)

To enhance the building of a warrior ethos among Airmen and establish a coherent bond between the members of the USAF