Professional Responsibilities

1. Professional Responsibilities

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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)

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

8. 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!

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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)

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 ...

15. 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)

16. 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!

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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.

20. 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)

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

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

23. 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.

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

25. 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

26. 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)

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

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

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