Our Core Values

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Our Core Values

• Warrant Officer Kobleur, USNSCC
• 06 NOV 04

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Agenda

• Review of USNSCC policies on
• Fraternization
• Sexual Harassment
• Hazing
• Discussion of our Core Values
• Courage
• Physical
• Moral
• Honor
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Leadership
• Commitment
• Competence

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The Sailors Creed

• I am a United States Sailor.
• I will support and defend the Constitution of the
  United States of America and I will obey the
  orders of those appointed over me.
• I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and
  those who have gone before me to defend freedom
  and democracy around the world.
• I proudly serve my countrys Navy combat team
  with honor, courage and commitment.
• I am committed to excellence and the fair
  treatment of all.

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Fraternization
What does fraternization mean to you?

• No person in the Navy is to enter a personal
  relationship that is unduly familiar, does not
  respect differences in rank, and is prejudicial
  to good order and discipline.
• US Navy Regulations, Article 1165

• So what is it?
• Calling others by first name while on duty.
• Calling others by only last name while on duty if
  different in rank.
• Allowing a personal relationship to influence
  behavior or action while on duty.
• Favoritism.

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Questions on Fraternization?
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Sexual Harassment
What does sexual harassment mean to you?
NSCC policy on sexual harassment in any form is
zero tolerance. USNSCC Regulations, Chapter 9,
Sections 0933.0-0933.5

• So what is it?
• A form of sex discrimination
• Unwelcome sexual advances
• Requests for sexual favors
• Other verbal or physical contact that is sexual
  in nature
• Cause for administrative punishment, or
  separation (USNSCC)
• Cause for punishment, separation, or other action
  under UCMJ (DoD active duty/reservists)

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When is it sexual harassment?

• Sexual harassment occurs when
• Submission to or rejection of such conduct is
  made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or
  condition of a persons job, pay, or career, or
• Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a
  person is used as a basis for career or
  employment decisions affecting that person, or
• Such conduct interferes with an individuals
  performance or creates an intimidating, hostile,
  or offensive environment.
• For a persons behavior to be considered sexual
  harassment, it must meet three (3) criteria
• 1. Be unwelcome
• 2. Be sexual in nature
• 3. Occur in or impact on the work environment

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What to do?

• Talk about concerns or objections directly with
  person exhibiting the behavior
• Tell them to stop, that it is inappropriate and
  unwelcome
• If behavior continues, immediately notify chain
  of command
• ALL allegations are investigated
• Resolved at lowest possible level
• Confidentiality maintained to extent possible
• Do NOT bypass chain of command (unless next
  senior is the offender)

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Questions on Sexual Harassment?
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Hazing
What does hazing mean to you?
No person shall be subjected to oppression by
one of higher rank. USNCC Regulations, Chapter
9, Article 0922.2

• So what is it?
• Different from ceremonies, initiations, rites
  of passage
• Often impromptu, unsupervised
• False perception of right to subject another to
  personal abuse
• Degrading to a persons character
• May contain sexual overtones
• Potential for bodily harm exists
• Intended to isolate or exclude
• Subjects a person to ridicule or embarrassment
• Undermines morale and esprit de corps
• Unacceptable, not tolerated, grounds for
  separation or action under UCMJ (active duty
  reservists)

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Questions on Hazing?
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Policy on False Accusations

• Filing false accusations is just as serious as
  the relevant offense
• Those who knowingly submit false accusations are
  subject to same discipline as those who commit
  the actual offense

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Courage
What does courage mean to you?

• Bravery is the capacity to perform properly
  even when scared half to death.
• General of the Army Omar N. Bradley, USA

All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the
one who lets his fear overcome his sense of
duty. General George S. Patton, jr., USA
Moral courage simply means you do what you think
is right without bothering too much about the
effect on yourself. Field Marshall Sir William
Slim, British Army

• So what is it?
• The ability to put fear aside and accomplish the
  mission.
• Moral courage is doing the right thing, no matter
  the cost.
• Moral courage is the rarest of human qualities.

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Honor

• What does honor mean to you?

War must be carried on systematically, and to do
it you must have men of character activated by
principles of honor. General George Washington,
Continental Army
DutyHonorCountry. Those three hallowed words
reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you
can be, what you will be. General of the Army
Douglas MacArthur, USA

• So what is it?
• The sum of qualities which enables you to live
  with yourself.
• It derives from doing your full duty.
• It derives from keeping your commitments.
• It derives from integrity, responsibility, and
  leadership.

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Integrity
What does integrity mean to you?

• Of all the qualities a leader must have,
  integrity is the most important.
• Major General Perry Smith, USAF

These ideals are at the heart and soul of our
military profession integrity first, service
before self, and excellence in all we
do. General Ron Fogleman, USAF

• So what is it?
• The basis of all leadership
• Doing what is right, even if no one is watching

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Responsibility
What does responsibility mean to you?
When you do a deed, you bear responsibility for
it. Marshall of the Soviet Union Georgi Zhukov,
Soviet Army
A General Officer who will invariably assume the
responsibility for failure, whether he deserves
it or not, and invariably give credit for success
to others, whether they deserve it or not, will
achieve outstanding success. General George S.
Patton, jr., USA

• So what is it?
• Proactive ownership of a task or assignment.
• Trustworthiness in the eyes of your shipmates.
• A commitment to perform to the best of your
  abilities.
• Something you should seek out. Dont believe the
  NAVY acronym story.
• Mistakes happen. You will make them. Try not to
  make the same one twice. Learn from your
  mistakes, own up to them, and accept the
  consequences of your actions.

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Leadership
What does leadership mean to you?

• You young lieutenants have to realize that your
  platoon is like a piece of spaghetti. You cant
  push it. Youve got to get out in front and pull
  it.
• General George S. Patton, jr., USA

you will not eat, sleep, smoke, sit down, or
lie down until your soldiers have had a chance to
do these things. If you do this, they will follow
you to the ends of the earth. If you do not, I
will break you in front of your regiments. Field
Marshall Sir William Slim, British Army

• So what is it?
• The ability to get people to set aside personal
  interests to achieve a higher goal.
• A quality in chronically short supplyyou are
  constantly evaluated on your potential.
• Its like Arthard to define, but everybody
  knows it when they see it (or dont).
• Observe great leaders to learn from them and
  develop your own skills.
• Leaders are MADE, not BORN.
• Those who would be great leaders must first be
  great followers.
• Do not give an order you are unwilling or unable
  to carry out yourself.
• Praise in public, counsel in private.
• Accomplish your mission, and take care of your
  people.

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Commitment
What does commitment mean to you?
The merit of the action lies in finishing it to
the end. Genghis Khan, Mongol Ruler
The American soldier expects his sergeant to be
able to teach him how to do his job. And he
expects even more from his officers. General of
the Army Omar N. Bradley, USA
Try not. Do, or do not. Jedi Master Yoda, Rebel
Alliance

• So what is it?
• You are all in, constantly learning to increase
  competence.
• Intensely proud, and loyal up and down the chain
  of command.
• Half-hearted efforts are a waste of time and
  resources.
• Your followers wont be any more committed than
  you are.
• If you cant find a way, make oneno excuses!

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Recommended Reading

• Basic Military Requirements, NAVEDTRA 14325
• Wisdom of the Generals, MAJGEN William Cohen,
  USAFR (RET)
• The New Art of the Leader, MAJGEN William Cohen,
  USAFR (RET)
• Becoming A Leader The Annapolis Way, Brad Johnson
  Greg Harper
• Character In Action, The US Coast Guard On
  Leadership, Donald Phillips RADM James Loy,
  USCG (RET)

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Questions?