AIR FORCE CORE VALUES The Price of Admission

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AIR FORCE CORE VALUES: The Price of Admission

AIR FORCE CORE VALUES: The Price of Admission

Overview • • Reasons for having Core values Definitions of the Core Values Impact

Overview • • Reasons for having Core values Definitions of the Core Values Impact of the Core Values Air Force Core Values Case Studies

Air Force Core Values INTEGRITY FIRST SERVICE BEFORE SELF EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO

Air Force Core Values INTEGRITY FIRST SERVICE BEFORE SELF EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO

Core Values Defined • The core values are a statement of those institutional values

Core Values Defined • The core values are a statement of those institutional values and principles of conduct that provide the moral framework for military activities. The professional Air Force ethic consists of three fundamental and enduring values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Why Have these Core Values in the Air Force? 1. The core values tell

Why Have these Core Values in the Air Force? 1. The core values tell us the price of admission to the Air Force itself

Why Have these Core Values in the Air Force? 2. They point to what

Why Have these Core Values in the Air Force? 2. They point to what is universal and unchanging in the profession of arms

Why Have these Core Values in the Air Force? 3. They help us get

Why Have these Core Values in the Air Force? 3. They help us get a fix on the ethical climate of an organization

Why Have these Core Values in the Air Force? 4. They serve as beacons

Why Have these Core Values in the Air Force? 4. They serve as beacons vectoring us back to the path of professional conduct

Air Force Core Values INTEGRITY FIRST Integrity First is the first Core Value. It

Air Force Core Values INTEGRITY FIRST Integrity First is the first Core Value. It is the single most important part of character

Integrity First Integrity is the willingness to do what is right, even when no

Integrity First Integrity is the willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking

Integrity First Integrity is the moral compass of the military professional

Integrity First Integrity is the moral compass of the military professional

Integrity First Integrity is the adherence to a strong moral code and consistency in

Integrity First Integrity is the adherence to a strong moral code and consistency in one’s actions and values

Integrity First Airmen with integrity act with confidence, determination, and self-control in all they

Integrity First Airmen with integrity act with confidence, determination, and self-control in all they do to improve themselves and their contribution to the Air Force.

Integrity First Airmen encourage the free flow of information within organizations and never shy

Integrity First Airmen encourage the free flow of information within organizations and never shy from criticism

Air Force Core Values SERVICE BEFORE SELF Service Before Self is not about the

Air Force Core Values SERVICE BEFORE SELF Service Before Self is not about the Air Force institution, it is about an enduring commitment and dedication of the individual Airman to the age-old military virtue of selfless dedication to duty at all times and in all circumstances.

Service Before Self It is a willingness to set aside one‘s needs and to

Service Before Self It is a willingness to set aside one‘s needs and to make personal sacrifices

Service Before Self Air Force Airman have an understanding of the 24 -houra-day commitment

Service Before Self Air Force Airman have an understanding of the 24 -houra-day commitment

Service Before Self Service before self means taking the time and making the effort

Service Before Self Service before self means taking the time and making the effort to properly plan and execute with precision regardless of the personal costs

Service Before Self Service before self is total commitment to the highest ideals of

Service Before Self Service before self is total commitment to the highest ideals of personal sacrifice in defense of the Constitution and the United States.

Service Before Self However, service before self does not mean service before family

Service Before Self However, service before self does not mean service before family

Service Before Self asks us to subordinate our personal interests, attitudes, and aspirations to

Service Before Self asks us to subordinate our personal interests, attitudes, and aspirations to the greater cause…It means that Airmen place the welfare of their peers and subordinates ahead of their own personal needs/comforts.

Service Before Self This value also demands that each Airman keep―faith in the system

Service Before Self This value also demands that each Airman keep―faith in the system

Air Force Core Values EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO This core value demands that

Air Force Core Values EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO This core value demands that Airmen constantly strive to perform at their best It is not only a professional obligation but a moral responsibility as well

Excellence in All We Do It is a commitment to high standards and an

Excellence in All We Do It is a commitment to high standards and an understanding that each Airman has been entrusted with our nation‘s security

Excellence in All We Do We must always strive to meet or exceed standards

Excellence in All We Do We must always strive to meet or exceed standards objectively based on mission needs and continuously search for new and innovative ways to successfully accomplish the mission

Excellence in All We Do On a personal level, Airmen seek out and complete

Excellence in All We Do On a personal level, Airmen seek out and complete developmental education; work to stay in their best physical, mental, and moral shape; and continue to enhance their professional competencies

Excellence in All We Do No Airman wins the fight alone

Excellence in All We Do No Airman wins the fight alone

Excellence in All We Do Airmen should aggressively protect and manage both human and

Excellence in All We Do Airmen should aggressively protect and manage both human and material assets

Impact of Core Values • Personal Growth and Development • Professional Growth and Development

Impact of Core Values • Personal Growth and Development • Professional Growth and Development • Human Relations

Case Studies AIR FORCE CORE VALUES Case Studies

Case Studies AIR FORCE CORE VALUES Case Studies

Summary • • Reasons for having Core values Definitions of the Core Values Impact

Summary • • Reasons for having Core values Definitions of the Core Values Impact of the Core Values Air Force Core Values Case Studies