EMPLOY THE ARMY ETHIC IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Terminal

EMPLOY THE ARMY ETHIC IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Terminal Learning Objective Action: Employ the Army Ethic in Leadership Positions Conditions: As a leader attending BOLC-B or WOBC, tasked to employ the Army Ethic, using a direct-level leadership perspective in notional, tactical, and operational environments, given references, case studies, vignettes, and classroom discussion. Standards: Learners must complete the task correctly, in accordance with the performance measures verbally through student participation in class discussion and case study, with 100% adherence to ADRP-1. Learners must employ the Army Ethic to include: • Demonstrate ethical reasoning in decisions and actions. 701 L-COM 2201 1

EMPLOY THE ARMY ETHIC IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS “Ethical Reasoning” Model Recognize the Conflict Evaluate the Options Commit to a Decision Thinking Acknowledging that an Ethical Conflict exists, defining it, and identifying the conflicting rules/virtues/ outcomes/etc. ACT Motivation Evaluating the possible Courses of Action using the Ethical Lenses. Choosing and committing to the best Ethical course of action. Acting on your Ethical decision.

EMPLOY THE ARMY ETHIC IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Using the “Ethical Lenses” (perspectives) RULES OUTCOMES VIRTUES Is there a Rule/Regulation that applies to the Course of Action (Co. A)? Look at law, regulations, rules of engagement, policies, etc. Know the difference between guidance and orders. Think of and compare possible outcomes for the Co. A. A Co. A benefitting the greatest number of affected persons may be the best solution. Finally, look at the COA in light of professional and personal virtues. COAs that seem to be applicable to a conflict but can not be reconciled with the moral principles of the Army Ethic, Army Values, and your personal core virtues are suspect for leading to moral/ethical error.

EMPLOY THE ARMY ETHIC IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS “Ethical Reasoning” Model Recognize the Conflict Thinking Acknowledging that an Ethical Conflict exists, defining it, and identifying the conflicting rules/virtues/ outcomes/etc. Evaluate the Options Commit to a Decision OUT VIRTUES RULES COMES Evaluating the possible Courses of Action using the Ethical Lenses. ACT Motivation Choosing and committing to the best Ethical course of action. Acting on your Ethical decision.

EMPLOY THE ARMY ETHIC IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Reflection What is the main take away from what you learned? Why do you think it is important to understand the material? How will this information benefit you in the future?