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 (cont)

• Senior Member Traits

• Senior Member Principles

• Correcting Inappropriate Behavior

• Rewarding Appropriate Behavior

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

• 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 MemberProtection Program (cont)

• 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.

Customs and Courtesies• Reference: CAP Pamphlet 151 and AF Pamphlet 36-

2241, 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 extremelyimportant 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 (cont)

• Energy: An enthusiasm and drive to take the initiative.

• Decisiveness: A willingness to act.

• Selflessness: Sacrificing personal needs.

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 (cont)

• Senior Member Traits

• Senior Member Principles

• Correcting Inappropriate Behavior

• Rewarding Appropriate Behavior