SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Seminar 2.1 Officership

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SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Seminar
2.1Officership The Public Trust
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Introduction
When a man assumes a public trust, he should
consider himself as public property. -
Jefferson
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Objectives
Define the concepts of accountability, public
trust, officership. Explain why public
organizations are held to high ethical
standards. Describe basic responsibilities of
staff officers. Describe moral concepts embedded
in each Core Value apply your understanding to a
case study Describe how to develop positive
attitudes toward accountability.
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Key Concepts
What do these concepts mean to you? Officership Ac
countability Public Trust
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Key Concepts
Officership A blend of leadership, management,
and professionalism (Gen. Bennie
Davis) Accountability Everyone is expected to
be able to justify their actions Public Trust
The duty to respect the true source of democratic
power, the people and the overall community
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Public organizations
Why are public organizations held to high
standards of ethics?
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Public organizations
Why are public organizations held to high
standards of ethics? Owned by America Taxpayer-fun
ded Humanitarian missions have life and death
implications Special trust in working with
youth Affiliation with USAF Claim to be
benevolent
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Basic responsibilities of staff officers
What are some basic responsibilities all staff
officers hold in common?
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Basic responsibilities of staff officers
What are some basic responsibilities all staff
officers hold in common? Follow the Core
Values Stay safe promote safety Follow CAP
policies in fact and spirit Be a good steward of
CAP money and property Model a positive
attitude Mentor, coach, correct new members
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Core Values Project
Premise Each Core Value is really a form of
shorthand for many other values. Tasks 1.
Provide a well-rounded, multi-faceted definition
for your assigned Core Value by identifying at
least 4 moral concepts embedded in the Value. 2.
Identify 4 practical ways a squadron staff
officer can demonstrate your assigned Core Value.
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Core Values Integrity First
Honesty the habit of telling the truth Moral
Courage the willingness to do what is right,
even if its not easy Responsibility
acknowledge your duty and take responsibility for
success or failure Openness being transparent
in your motives and actions Honor Showing
integrity in and out of uniform integrity is not
something that can be turned on or
off. Analysis of the Core Values is based on
USAF Doctrine Document 1-1
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Core Values Volunteer Service
Altruism when your actions stem from a desire
to help others the difference between giving
and taking Selflessness seeing service as
the act of putting someone elses needs ahead of
your own Good Citizenship making a contribution
to the general welfare of the community Fun
volunteerism takes effort, but it is not supposed
to be a dreaded chore
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Core Values Excellence in All We Do
Professional Development participating in
training programs and learning how to contribute
more Teamwork working together and recognizing
that teams accomplish more than individuals
Efficiency recognizing that budgets and
equipment are not limitless making do with what
we have Big Picture Vision knowing how your role
affects the team and CAP as a whole acting in a
way that supports the overall mission
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Core Values Respect
Loyalty Supporting the leader not trying to
undercut their authority Politeness Tact
Treating others as you would want to be
treated Good Faith Giving the other person the
benefit of the doubt Humility Recognizing you
are human not boasting about rank or
position Tolerance Recognizing individual
rights and differences
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Case Study
How do the Core Values relate to this case?
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Promoting Accountability
How can squadron-level leaders promote
accountability among squadron members?
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Promoting Accountability
How can squadron-level leaders promote
accountability among squadron members? Lead by
example Say thanks Avoid favoritism Integrate the
Core Values Promote professional development Show
you support your leaders efforts Dont make ours
a one mistake CAP Correct members mistakes
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Final Thoughts
Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is
wrong. - Jefferson Accountability makes us
stronger.