Diversity & Identity - AF

US Army Combined Arms CenterSOLDIERS AND LEADERS - OUR ASYMMETRIC ADVANTAGE

COL Geoffrey A. CatlettDirector,

Center for the Army Profession & Ethic13 December 2018

Building & Maintaining ReadinessWinning in a Complex World

Diversity & Identity

This briefing is: Unclassified


Agenda

• Role & Responsibilities:Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE)

• The Army as a Trusted Military Profession

• The Army Ethic

• The Army Framework for Character Development


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Center for the Army Profession and Ethic

Ft. Leavenworth JBLE

West Point

Washington D.C.

CAC MCCoE

Army War College

MISSION: CAPE, the proponent for the Army Profession, Army Ethic, and CharacterDevelopment, strengthens America’s Army as a military profession to inspire Trusted ArmyProfessionals to honorably fulfill their Oaths of Service.

KEY TASKS:1. Create and integrate Army Profession, Army Ethic, and Character Development withindoctrine, training, professional military education, the Army Civilian Education System, andoperations.

2. Assess the State of the Army Profession.

3. Monitor, support, and coordinate research and studies within the Army and among theServices, academia, and partner nations; and support Army-wide efforts (e.g., ArmyCampaign Plan, Army Warfighting Challenges, Talent Management, Soldier for Life, NCO2020, Human Capital Big Data Strategy, Civilian Workforce Transformation-EmployeeEngagement, NATO Studies). AR 5-22 & AR 600-100

ENDSTATE: A Professional Army of Trusted Soldiers and Army Civilians who are inspired tohonorably fulfill their Oaths of Service.

Operations Training & Education

Research & Assessment

MCCoE

CAC

TRADOC

CSA

Admin &Resources

CAPE HQ


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The Army Profession

Essential Characteristics of the Army Profession

The Army Ethic – The Heart of the ArmyLoyalty Duty Respect Selfless Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage• • • • ••

Trust between Soldiers and Army CiviliansTrust in the Army by Army Professionals and their Families

Trust between the Army and the American People

Trust among Leaders, Peers, and Subordinates

TRUST

THE KEY TO OUR PROFESSION


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Characteristics ofArmy Diversity

Characteristics of Army Inclusion

Representative of the population that isqualified for service in the Army (e.g.,demographic, geographic, education,personality, philosophy, etc.)

Mutual trust, cohesive teamwork, collective “Winning Spirit.”

Creative and Critical Thinking Shared Intent (Mission)

Credentials and Certifications Morale and Well-Being

Virtues and Talents Professional Organizational Climate (Army Ethic + Mission Command)

Propensity for Service Identity: Trusted Army Professional& Soldier for Life.

(Derived from AR 600-100, ADRP 1, and ADRP 6-22)

Inclusion: A process that cultivates a workenvironment that connects Soldiers, ArmyCivilians, and Family Members; encouragescollaboration, flexibility, and fairness; andleverages diversity so that all are enabled toparticipate and contribute to their fullpotential. (AR 600-100)

Diversity: The different attributes,experiences, and backgrounds of ourSoldiers, Army Civilians, and FamilyMembers that further enhance our globalcapabilities and contribute to an adaptive,culturally astute Army. (AR 600-100)

What areDiversity & Inclusion?


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Identity: One’s sense of self; perception of one’s roles and purpose in life.

Trusted Army Professionals: The shared identity of Soldiers and Army Civilians, certified in character, competence, and commitment, who honorably fulfill their oaths of service.

What is Identity?


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The Army EthicThe Heart of the Army

ADRP 1 – 14 June 2015

Trusted Army Professionals

Honorable Servants – Character

Army Experts – Competence

Stewards – Commitment

The Army Ethic includes the moral principles that guide our decisions and actions as we fulfillour purpose: to support and defend the Constitution-and our way of life. Living the Army Ethicis the basis for mutual trust with each other and the American people. Today our ethic isexpressed in laws, values, and shared beliefs within American and Army cultures. The ArmyEthic motivates our commitment as Soldiers and Army Civilians who are bound together toaccomplish the Army mission as expressed in our historic and prophetic motto:

This We’ll Defend.Living the Army Ethic inspires our shared identity as Trusted Army Professionals withdistinctive roles as Honorable servants, Army Experts, and Stewards of the Profession. Tohonor these obligations we adopt, live by, and uphold the moral principles of the Army Ethic.Beginning with our solemn oath of service as defenders of the Nation, we voluntarily incur theextraordinary moral obligation to be:

Honorable Servants in Defense of the Nation—Professionals of Character:• We serve honorably—according to the Army Ethic—under civilian authority while obeying

the laws of the Nation and all legal orders; further, we reject and report illegal, unethical, orimmoral orders or actions. HONOR-SERVICE-LOYALTY

• We take pride in honorably serving the Nation with integrity, demonstrating character in allaspects of our lives. HONOR-SERVICE-INTEGRITY

• In war and peace, we recognize the intrinsic dignity and worth of all people, treating themwith respect. RESPECT

• We lead by example and demonstrate courage by doing what is right despite risk,uncertainty, and fear; we candidly express our professional judgment to subordinates,peers, and superiors. COURAGE

Army Experts in Performance of Duty—Competent Professionals:• We do our duty, leading and following with discipline, striving for excellence, putting the

needs of others above our own, and accomplishing the mission as a team.DUTY-SERVICE

• We accomplish the mission and understand it may demand courageously risking our livesand justly taking the lives of others. DUTY-COURAGE

• We continuously advance the expertise of our chosen profession through life-long learning,professional development, and our certifications. DUTY

Stewards of the Army Profession—Committed Professionals:• We embrace and uphold the Army Values and standards of the profession, always

accountable to each other and the American people for our decisions and actions.DUTY-HONOR-INTEGRITY

• We wisely use the resources entrusted to us, ensuring our Army is well led and wellprepared, while caring for Soldiers, Army Civilians, and Families. DUTY-SERVICE

• We continuously strengthen the essential characteristics of the Army Profession, reinforcingour bond of trust with each other and the American people. DUTY-HONOR-INTEGRITY

LOYALTY, DUTY, RESPECT, SERVICE, HONOR, INTEGRITY, COURAGE


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The Framework of the Army Ethic

US Code-Standards of Exemplary ConductUniform Code of Military Justice

Can’t Do/Must Do Want to Do

Motivation of Obligation

Motivation of Aspiration


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Trust & Mission Command


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Character

• Intrinsically – One’s true nature, including identity, sense of purpose,values, virtues, morals, and conscience.

• Operationally – An Army professional’s dedication and adherence tothe Army Ethic, including Army Values, as consistently and faithfullydemonstrated in decisions and actions.

(AR 600-100, ADRP 1, FM 6-22)

Character Development

The continuous process within the Army as an institution, in Armyorganizations, and between leaders and subordinates—integratedwithin sequential and progressive education, training, and experience—that strengthens the resolve of Trusted Army Professionals to live by anduphold the Army Ethic, including Army Values, as consistently andfaithfully demonstrated in decisions and actions.

(US Army White Paper, The Army’s Framework for Character Development, 28 August 2017)

Character Development


Army Framework forCharacter Development

CharacterCompetenceCommitment

IdentityUphold the Army Ethic

Self-DevelopmentLifelong LearningCoach-Counsel-

MentorReady & Resilient

Soldier for Life

Individual

Direct Leader - Follower Responsibilities

CultureRecruiting

Policies-RegulationsConcepts-DoctrinePrograms-Systems

Force StructureInfrastructure

Budget

Armyas an Institution

Strategic LeaderResponsibilities

ClimateEducationTraining

ExperienceCertificationReadiness

Mission

ArmyOrganizations

Organizational Leader Responsibilities

Objective 1: Strategic Leaders – Culture of Trust – Policies, Programs, and Systems are trusted to be ethical, effective, and efficient.Objective 2: Organizational Leaders – Professional Climates – Standard and expectations are that all live by and uphold the Army Ethic in the exercise of Mission Command.Objective 3: Direct Leaders – Trusted Army Professionals – Inspire and motivate shared identity – Honorable Servants in defense of the Nation; Army Experts in performance of duty; Stewards of the Army Profession.

END STATE: The Army Leader Development Strategy is implemented in accordance with the ArmyEthic, providing the Nation an Army of trusted professionals of character, competence, andcommitment who are inspired to honorably fulfill their oaths of service.

Army White Paper - 28 August 2017


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Dependent upon mutual trust. Trust that subordinates will act with disciplined initiative and

accept prudent risk. Trust that senior leaders will underwrite

mistakes made with honest intent.

Mission Command:

Principles of Mission Command

• Build cohesive teams through mutual trust• Create shared understanding• Provide a clear commander’s intent• Exercise disciplined initiative• Use mission orders• Accept prudent risk

Demonstrated in our decisions andactions consistent with the ArmyEthic

Character:

TRUST

Relies on our character, competence, and commitment in

performance of duty with discipline and to standard – while

striving for excellence

Trust:

TRUST

Prevailing in Large-Scale Combat Operations


America’s Army Our ProfessionFY 19-20 Theme

Strategic Message• An Army Culture of Trust sets the conditions for

professional climates and strengthening identity.• Professional Organizational Climates inspire Soldiers and

Army Civilians to uphold the Army Ethic in the exercise of mission command.

• Developing character in ourselves and others strengthens our shared identity as Trusted Army Professionals.

• Alignment of culture, climate, and identity reinforces mutual trust, cohesive teamwork, and readiness.

• Character, competence and commitment enable trust, which is essential for exercise of mission command and prevailing in Large-Scale Combat Operations.

Learning Objectives• Define character.• Explain why character is essential.• Explain the relationships between character, trust, and

mission command. • Explain The Army’s Framework for Character Development

and the nature of culture, climate, and our shared identity.• Illustrate the responsibilities of strategic, organizational, and

direct leaders and followers in character development within the Army Leader Development Strategy.


COL Geoffrey A. CatlettDirector,

Center for the Army Profession & Ethic13 December 2018

Building & Maintaining ReadinessWinning in a Complex World

Diversity & Identity

This briefing is: Unclassified

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