Customs, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

1. Customs, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect Ref: Ch 1, Lessons 3 + 4 Leadership Education I Textbook

2. What taboos are part of military traditions? • Leaning or flopping against a senior’s desk • Inappropriate conduct while in uniform • "Bootlicking," or courting favor with a superior Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

3. What taboos are part of military traditions? (cont’d) • Calling a commander “Old Man” or “Old Lady” in the commander’s presence • Engaging in gossip • Engaging in vulgar conduct and using vulgar language Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

4. What is the difference between dining-in and dining-out? • Dining-in—a formal dinner for members of the military only • Dining-out—a formal dinner to which non-military guests are invited Lesson 3, Chapter 1, Customs and Courtesies for Air Force Junior ROTC

5. What are the characteristics of attitude? • Attitude—a state of mind behind most individual’s actions; can be positive or negative • Attitude is catching. • Attitude & Effort – 2 things only you can control. Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

6. What is the role of attitude in the Air Force? • Positive attitude is especially important for leaders. • Those under you will reflect your attitude. Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

7. What is the role of discipline in the Air Force? • Military discipline is a mental attitude and state of training. • Discipline renders innate obedience and proper conduct under all conditions. • The basic function of the military is to protect the country. • Success requires highly disciplined members. Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

8. What is the role of discipline in the Air Force? (cont’d) • Drill training was once necessary as preparation for musket warfare. • Close order drill is still useful in the military. • Teaches the basic principles of discipline, leadership, and teamwork Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

9. What is the role of discipline in the AFJROTC? • How AFJROTC requirements provide basic military training • Teach cadets to act in UNISON – all together at the same time • Teach cadets to respond instantly to words or commands • Give cadets a feeling of belonging and esprit de corps • Instill self-discipline in cadets Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

10. What is the role of integrity? • Basic principles of integrity and conduct are guided by a sense of right and wrong. Integrity means taking responsibility for your actions. • This sense must be strong. • Behavior and motives must be above suspicion. Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

11. What is the role of integrity? (cont’d) • The military requires integrity. • All members must be able to trust that others have done their own jobs. • Integrity is doing what’s right always even when no one is watching. • In order to be a leader, you MUST have INTEGRITY. Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

12. What is the role of integrity? (cont’d) • Integrity—a firm adherence to a code of moral or artistic values • Integrity is honesty. • Integrity is already in your set of values. • Reinforced by parents, guardians, and teachers Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

13. What is the role of integrity? (cont’d) • Integrity and self-discipline are cornerstones of the Air Force. • Integrity starts with the individual. • It starts with you right now. Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect