# Presentation: 175343

## 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 MemberProtection 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