Professional Responsibilities Overview Profession and Professional Defined Air

Professional Responsibilities

Overview • • • Profession and Professional Defined Air Force/CAP Core Values Uniform Wear Cadet/Senior Protection Program Customs and Courtesies Senior Member Role (cont)

Overview • • Senior Member Traits Senior Member Principles Correcting Inappropriate Behavior Rewarding Appropriate Behavior (cont)

Profession/Professional Defined • Profession: Occupation or vocation requiring training in the liberal arts or the sciences and advanced study in a specialized field. The body of qualified persons or one specific occupation. • Professional: Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a profession. Engaged in a specific activity as a source of livelihood. Having a great skill or experience in a particular field or activity. • Reference: The American Heritage Dictionary, Second Edition.

Air Force/ CAP Core Values • • • Reference: USAF Core Values Pamphlet, Jan 97 Integrity First Service Before Self Excellence In All We Do For All Team Members Exists for all personnel (cont)

Air Force/ CAP Core Values (cont) • More than Minimum Standards – Reminder of what it takes to accomplish the mission. – Inspiration to do the very best at all times. – Common bond among all comrades in arms. – Glue that unifies the force and ties us to great warriors and public servants of the past. (Review USAF Core Value Pamphlet)

Uniform Wear • • Reference: CAP Manual 39 -1, 1 Jul 97 Wear of the Uniform Wear Policy Command Responsibility

Wear of the Uniform • Others, both military and civilian, draw conclusions about you, CAP and the Air Force when they see you in uniform. • More important now since there is less distinction between USAF and CAP military uniforms. • Standards are influenced to some extent by tradition and reflect the image of the USAF. • You are a reflection of the U. S. Air Force!

Uniform Wear Policy • Senior Members/Cadets conducting training will wear the CAP uniform. • Cadets are required to purchase the minimum basic uniform. • Senior members and cadets 18 or older must meet CAP weight standards to wear USAF uniform. • Senior members not meeting weight/grooming standards DO NOT wear the USAF style uniform --Wear the selected CAP uniform.

Command Responsibility • Commanders will ensure CAP members present well-groomed appearance which reflects credit upon CAP as the USAF Auxiliary. • Commanders will correct uniform violators promptly and inform all members of the proper wear of the uniform. • Senior Members and Cadets have the authority to correct violators -- junior personnel must use Tact and Diplomacy.

Cadet/Senior Member Protection Program • Reference: CAP Pamphlet 50 -6 and CAP Regulation 52 -16 • Protects both YOU and the cadets. – CAP members are expected to avoid even the appearance of impropriety involving cadets and to report suspected abuse immediately. (cont)

Cadet/Senior Member Protection Program • Rules of Engagement – Never touch a cadet without his/her permission. – Never assign exercises as a punishment. – Never yell at a cadet, except in extreme cases (i. e. safety issues). – Never use abusive language, swearing or name calling. (cont)

Customs and Courtesies • Reference: CAP Pamphlet 151 and AF Pamphlet 362241, Volume I, Enlisted Promotion Fitness Exam Study Guide. • Custom: An act or ceremony stemming from tradition which is enforceable as an unwritten law. • Courtesy: Act of respect or politeness paid to people. – Military courtesy is based on mutual respect among members of a unique profession. • Military customs and courtesies play an extremely important role in building morale, esprit de corps, discipline, and mission effectiveness.

Saluting • Courtesy exchanged between members of CAP when in military-style uniform. – Greeting and Symbol of mutual respect. • Salute: – When in military-style uniform. – President, Medal of Honor recipients, commissioned and warrant officers. – On military installations (staff cars -- flag or metal plate). – When in doubt. . .

Rank, Recognition and Respect • Common acts of courtesy by all CAP members aid in maintaining discipline and promoting a smooth conduct of affairs. – Always give senior ranking person the position of honor. – Report-in by removing hat, knocking once and entering when told to do so -- two paces from the desk, halt, salute and report-in. – Rise and stand at attention when a senior official enters the room. (cont)

Rank, Recognition and Respect (cont) • Junior personnel enter aircraft/automobile first (sit to the left) and exit last. • Military courtesy and respect are a “Two-Way Street”. • Officers must practice courtesy and good human relations when dealing with subordinates. • RHIP (Rank Has Its Privileges) -- Do Not Abuse!

Titles of Address • All military personnel are addressed by title/rank. It is acceptable for ranking members to address subordinates by their first name. – Sir, Ma’am, Doctor, Chaplain, Father, etc. , in place of title/rank can be used. – Cadets are addressed by Cadet, Title, Rank and last name, Mister and Miss is also appropriate.

Military Etiquette • Etiquette is defined as common, everyday courtesy. Everyone must practice good manners such as: – – – Say “Please” and “Thank You” Don’t gossip -- go to the source Use proper telephone etiquette Call if you’re going to be late Don’t interrupt

Senior Member Role • Ensure paperwork is timely and complies with CAP directives. • Provide advice, guidance, and approval to cadet leaders and cadets. • Set a positive example for professional conduct. • Leave your legacy by training and mentoring.

Senior Member Traits • Integrity : Total commitment to the highest personal and professional standards. • Loyalty: Three-dimensional trait which includes faithfulness to superiors, peers, and subordinates. • Commitment: Complete devotion to duty. (cont)

Senior Member Traits • Energy: An enthusiasm and drive to take the initiative. • Decisiveness: A willingness to act. • Selflessness: Sacrificing personal needs. (cont)

Senior Member Principles • • Know your job Know yourself Set the example Care for your people Communicate Educate Equip (cont)

Senior Member Principles • • (cont) Motivate Establish goals Accept your responsibility Develop teamwork – Leaders must mold a collection of individual performers into a cohesive team which works together to accomplish the mission. Teamwork results when people are willing to put the mission before all else.

Correcting Inappropriate Behavior • Determine the root cause – Attitude – Training – Other • Correction must be immediate, consistent and tied to the behavior. (cont)

Correcting Inappropriate Behavior (cont) • Correcting Inappropriate Behavior – Discipline Track • Actions: – Verbal counseling – Letter of Counseling – Admonishment – Letter of Reprimand – Suspension • Progressive buildup • Temporarily withholding privileges

Rewarding Appropriate Behavior • Recognize accomplishments • Initiate Swearing-in, Mitchell, Earhart, and Eaker Award special ceremonies • Involve the parents • Develop a merit system • Praise in public • Create certificates/awards (cont)

Rewarding Appropriate Behavior (cont) • Communicate your appreciation • Nominate for Cadet of the Year

Summary • • • Profession and Professional Defined Air Force/CAP Core Values Uniform Wear Cadet/Senior Protection Program Customs and Courtesies Senior Member Role (cont)

Summary • • Senior Member Traits Senior Member Principles Correcting Inappropriate Behavior Rewarding Appropriate Behavior (cont)