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| Airmanship refers to all Airmen, skilled practitioners, and combatants of air, space and cyberspace warfare. |
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| What is the Profession of Arms? |
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| The PoA is a distinct, professional sub-culture with a body of theory and specialized knowledge, service to the community and nation, and how these all combine to defend freedom, pursue peace, and protect America and its interests. |
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| The Enlisted Force Structure... It defines your responsibilities as an NCO as well as the responsibilities of all Airmen. |
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| What is Progressive Professionalism? |
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| Progressive Professionalism refers to continuous personal and professional development which includes education, training, and experience. |
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| The tenacity to push through, self-discipline, self-control, hardiness of spirit despite physical and mental hardships, moral, and physical courage. |
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| Define Hardiness of Spirit. |
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| The stout internal force that can be used to get through challenging times mentally or physically. |
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| The ability and willingness to expose oneself to inconvenience, suffering, retaliation, resentment, or disapproval to stand up for what one believes to be right. |
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| The observable actions one takes when faced with fear, pain, uncertainty, or danger. |
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| An Airman's ability to withstand, recover, and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands by orchestrating the use of base resources, support activities, peers, and leadership. |
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| What is the meaning of the oath of enlistment/reenlistment? |
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| AFDD1-1 refers to it as a promise, ethical agreement or bond of one's word. It is with these oaths that you as an airman first commit yourself to the basic core values, placing service to the constitution, president, and compatriots before yourself. |
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| What do all airmen accept and embrace upon taking the Oath of Enlistment? |
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| They agree to limit their freedoms to be readily available for short-notice assignments. They also forfeit certain freedoms such as speech and expression to support the needs of national security. |
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| Define Performance Nutrition. |
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the relationship between food consumption and athletic performance.
Note:
a nutritious diet increases resiliency, mental alertness, and improves endurance. |
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| the creation of energy through the breakdown of carbs and fats in the presence of oxygen. Byproducts are carbon dioxide & water. Long distance running, swimming.. low intensity, endurance activities... |
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the creation of energy through the breakdown of carbs in the absence of oxygen. Occurs when not enough oxygen in blood to keep up with muscle demands
aka.. sprints, weight lifting |
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| Low nutrient intake can result in: |
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-Loss of muscle mass
-Fatigue
-Endocrine (hormone) disruption
-Supressed immune system
-Prolonged recovery process |
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What are the 4 macronutrients?
Hint: Macro=Large
Micro=Small |
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| Carbs, Fats, Protein, & Water |
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| Poisonous substances that are a specific product of metabolic activities from a living organism and are usually unstable & notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, typically capable of inducing antibody formation. |
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Gluten Free Bread - #1
Whole wheat, rye, pumpernickel bread
Oatmeal, small whole grain bagel
Total/Whole Grain, low sugar cereal
Sweet potatoes/winter squash
brown rice |
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Berries
Citrus, peaches
Apples, pears
Cherries
Fresh fruit
Figs, Dates |
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| Fish, fish sticks, shellfish, lean beef, lean pork, turkey bacon, low fat ground chicken/turkey, lean lunch meats (turkey, chicken, ham), fat free hot dogs/turkey dogs, Eggs |
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| Recommended fats, oils, & sweets |
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fig bars, gingersnaps, molasses cookies
olive, soybean, & canola oils
nonfat/light mayo or salad dressing
nonstick spray
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| Proper nutrition does what? |
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| maintains blood sugar & replenishes muscle glycogen |
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| How does functional training help you? |
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Definition
-Makes you better on the job
-Makes you better at home
-Makes you less likely to be injured
-Increases quality of life
-Decreases stress |
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| What is the pre-habilitation concept? |
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| To train the body as a whole and not target one muscle group as with physical therapy |
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| How do you perform high intensity exercise? |
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| FOSI (form over speed & intensity) principle, Functional endurance intensity (FEI), & tactical breathing |
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| How does human perfomance impact you, your unit, and mission effectiveness? |
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-Makes you resilient
-Energy & stamina to work long hours
-Helps u pay attn to small details life/job
-Recharge physical/mental energy
-Improves decision making skills, performance, & endurance |
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| What is the difference between culture and heritage? |
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Culture is a set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize a group or organization
Heritage is something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor |
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| In 1907, the Army established an aeronautical division to take charge of all matters pertaining to what? |
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military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects.
First enlisted fatality of an aircraft accident in 1912, Corporal Frank Scott. |
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| Who was the first female pilot allowed to wear the US Army uniform? |
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| Who was the first black military pilot and the only black pilot in WW1? |
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| What were the first Air Force major commands? |
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-Strategic Air Command (SAC)
-Air Defense Command (ADC)
-Tactical Air Command (TAC) |
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| What act created the Department of the Air Force headed by Secretary of the Air Force? |
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The National Security Act of 1947
26 July 1947 |
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Who was the first secretary of the Air Force?
First Chief of staff? |
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18 September 1947 - Secretary of the AF - W. Stuart Symington.
26 September 1947 - Chief of Staff - Gen. Carl A. Spaatz |
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| Reasons for Operation Desert Storm: |
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Iraq invaded Kuwait
Stabilization of the Arabian Peninsula
Enforcement of United Nations Resolutions |
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| Why did the US launch Operation Enduring Freedom? |
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| US was attacked on own soil; The amount of lives lost; To stop the spread of world terrorism; Prevent countries from harboring terrorist; Destroy the taliban gov't; Destroy terrorist training facilities; Bring Osama & followers to justice |
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Medal of Honor key word
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Air Force Cross key word |
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Conspicuous gallantry and courage at the risk of life above & beyond the call of duty
...while engaged in action against a US enemy, while engaged...mil ops involving conflict w/foreign force... |
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| Why is AF culture & heritage important to airmen? |
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| It instills pride and a sense of belonging to an organization with a proud heritage. |
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| What reg covers reveille & retreat ceremonies? |
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| What reg covers dress & appearance? |
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| What issues will you find when conducting uniform inspections? |
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Dress & Appearance issues
Poor attitudes
Unfamiliarity with uniform regs |
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| It enhances morale, develops a spirit of cohesion, and presents traditional and well executed ceremonies |
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| What is the purpose of a ceremony? |
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Provide distinctive honors to nat'l symbols or individuals on special occasions
Display proficiency and the state of training of troops of a command
Promote teamwork & pride in an AF org
Contribute to public morale by displaying symbolically strength & unity of military |
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| What is the purpose of drill & ceremony? |
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| Discipline, teamwork, confidence, pride, alertness, attention to detail and esprit de corps. |
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| Why is it important for an NCO to know drill & ceremony? |
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| Because ALL nco's are charged with advancing the profession of arms by having uniform and flag ceremonies, learning to work as a team, by improving your appearance and discipline, and by demonstrating excellence in all we do. |
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| How can an NCO use knowledge of drill & ceremony in the workplace? |
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| If you can lead in D&C then you are more effective in the work center. The same qualities needed for D&C are those needed to run a work center - discipline, cohesion, teamwork, confidence, pride, att. to detail, and esprit de corp... |
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Diversity is the fact or quality of being diverse: difference. Unlike in kind: distinct, varied; a point of respect in which things differ; variety.
-a composite of individual characteristics, experiences, and abilities |
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| Define the Primary dimensions of diversity. |
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Differences that are inborn and/or exert an important impact on your early socialization and have an ongoing impact throughout your life.
Ex. Age, language, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, etc... |
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| What are Secondary Dimensions of diversity? |
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Characteristics about yourself that you can change.
Ex. hobbies, rank, experience, religion, work ethic, education, marital status, income, personality, etc... |
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| What is diversity awareness? |
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| The ability to recognize and respond to the needs of various groups within an organization to improve working relationships, productivity, customer satisfaction, and unit/mission effectiveness. |
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| Define Social Sensitivity. |
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| One's reception and responsiveness to the emotions, feelings, personality, temperaments, cultural differences, values, and beliefs of those around them. |
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| Why should you demonstrate social sensitivity? |
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| It allows you to better understand the individual characteristics of those you work with and what each person brings to the mission. |
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| What 5 characteristics are are exhibited by a diversity-supportive organization? |
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-Act proactively
-leadership driven
-encourage ownership of initiatives
-think inclusively
-mainstream diversity |
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| What are the current diversity issues in the air force? |
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-officer & enlisted pilots
-fliers & non-fliers
-flight pay
-uniform "wings"
-duty titles |
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| a standardized mental picture that one person or group of people holds in common about another person or group of people |
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| when someone unfairly favors or prefers a person, culture group, or race to another |
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| An adverse or unreasonable opinion about a group or person without all of the facts and usually based on deeply held beliefs. |
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| what you experience and observe that becomes your reality. |
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| your position on a particular subject or how you mentally view a situation. |
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When someone knowingly or unknowingly reinforce the behaviors of others that prevent them from fully entering the workplace culture.
Can be done through silence, denial, or active participation. |
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| How do socio-behavioral tendencies effect the workplace? |
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Definition
-poor communication & little/no teamwork
-animosity toward one another
-poor morale & lack of discipline
-minimal use of creativity/experience & reduced productivity
-discrimination |
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| What are the 8 socio-behavioral tendencies? |
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| Assumptions, stereotypes, prejudices, social biases, perceptions, perspectives, collusion, discrimination |
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| What is the fair way strategy? |
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| It is a strategy for working with and promoting diversity in the workplace. Maximizing retention and productivity and maintaining effective working relationships. |
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| Define the FAIR categories |
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Feedback: giving/receiving info on how to meet expectations;
Assistance: ensuring workers have what they need to work at full potential Inclusion: ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fully participate in w/p
Respect: recognz each others value, contributions, and potential to the org |
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| Why is it important to understand and employ the FAIR way strategy? |
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-it provides NCOs with a consistent approach to deal effectively w/diversity
-it helps maximize retention and productivity
-it helps maintain effective working relationships in work places |
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| What is Ethical Leadership? |
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Knowing your core values and having the courage to live by them in all parts of your life in service of the common good
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a set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and actions based on duties derived from core values.
Ethics come from parents, teachers, coaches, environment, friends, family, society, etc. |
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| the core beliefs you hold regarding what is right and fair in terms of our actions and our interactions with others. |
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| values that you attribute to a system of beliefs that help us define right from wrong, good vs. bad. |
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| a set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and actions based on duties derived from core values and is designated to put principle above ones' own self interest. |
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| What directives and guidelines outline ethical behaviors and maintain an ethical climate in the Air Force? |
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| Joint Ethics Regulation, Standards of Conduct, Core Values, AFI 36-2618, Airmen's creed, PDG, Code of Conduct, DOD Joint Staff Guide 5260, Service Member's Personal Protection Guide, LOAC, UCMJ |
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| Define ethical relativism. |
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| the belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong/ that the definition of right or wrong depends on the prevailing view of a particular individual, culture, or hist period. Ex:Says that social norms define right/wrong; If it is okay in one country it is okay in all kind of situation. |
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| Define categorical imperative. |
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an imperative as any proposition that declares a certain kind of action (or inaction) to be necessary.
An absolute, unconditional requirement that exerts authority in all circumstances. |
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| Why should NCOs commit to and follow USAF accepted codes and conduct and ethical principals? |
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| NCOs should commit to and follow USAF accepted Codes of Conduct and ethical principles in order to act and behave in an ethical manner in any given situation |
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| According to Sarah Boatman, NCOs should create and promote an ethical climate and foster ethical behavior using what 3 principles? |
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No rewards for unethical behavior
Sanctions and forgiveness for mistakes
Appropriate action taken for dereliction of duty |
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| a situation where someone is forced to decide between 2 alternatives (both alternatives can be unfavorable and/or less right/more right or less wrong/more wrong) |
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| What 4 basic principles does loac offer that give ethical guidance? |
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military necessity
humanity
proportionality
distinction |
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| What are the OPRD's of Dr. Toner's ethical principles? |
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O- owing, ordering, and oughting
P- principle, purpose, and people
R- rules, results, and realities
D- discern, declare, and do |
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OWE your loyalty, honesty, compassion, and openness
Display ORDERING by following ethical codes & making ethical decisions
Ought to do the right thing |
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PRINCIPLES should revolve around integrity
PURPOSE is mission accomplishment
Take care of your PEOPLE |
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RULES give us decision making guidance
RESULTS are the results of following or not following ethical codes & principles
REALITIES are the circumstances of as a result of adhering to ethical codes |
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DISCERN -determine the truth from a lie
DECLARE the truth always
DO what is right
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| confusion or uncertainty as to what action or behavior should be taken, conflicting opinions/values, all choices have drawbacks. |
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| What are the 4 ethical traps? |
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Ethical Relativism
Loyalty Syndrome
Worry Over Image
Drive for Success |
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| What is ethical relativism? |
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| Making decisions based on personal values/beliefs rather than on military rules, regulations, and codes of conduct |
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| What is Loyalty Syndrome? |
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| making decisions based on respect and/or loyalty to an individual, unit, or organization etc rather than on military rules, regs, and codes of conduct |
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| What is Worry over image? |
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| making decisions based on how the decision will impact one's reputation/standing among peers, subordinates, supervisors, community, etc. rather than on military rules, regs, and codes of conduct |
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| What is drive for success? |
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| making decisions based on a win at all cost attitude rather than on military rules, regs, and codes of conduct |
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| List the 6 methods for determining the consequences/outcomes of your actions? |
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| The shame test-If in news, would u be ashamed?; The community test-Would you want everyone to know?; The legal test-legal action?; The situation test-extraordinary circumstances?; The consequences test-Will end justify the means?; The god test-What would your religious leader say? |
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| What is meant by "prudence first-Justice second?" |
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| Consider what is right before what is possible; Just because something is legal/permissible, does not mean it is the right thing to do; Prudence is lawful behavior, but is also wise & just |
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| What is the justice piece? |
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Punishment under article 15.
Consider all factors to make the punishment fit the crime. |
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Book 2 Begins...
Define National Security. |
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a collective term encompassing both national defense and foreign relations of the United States.
First used 1943, during WWII |
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