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Profession of Arms Overview • Nature of the Profession • Officership • Commitment Nature of the Profession • Profession: A vocation or occupation characterized by special knowledge and skills applied and dedicated to the improvement of society. • Some basic requirements are: – – – – Ethical Behavior Preparation through training & education Continued development Dedication to public service above personal achievement Nature of the Profession • Military Profession – – – – Preserve the Peace Support National Policy Implement National Objectives Overcoming any nation responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the United States. • Development of the Military Professional – Expertise, Responsibility, Corporateness Nature of the Profession • Developing the military professional –Expertise • Technical Knowledge • Theoretical Knowledge • Broad Liberal Knowledge Nature of the Profession • Developing the military professional – Responsibility to: • The US Constitution • Maintain high standards • Serve the American people Nature of the Profession • Developing the military professional –Corporateness • Autonomous social unit • Education and training • Internal promotions and discipline • Promoting the growth of professional knowledge Officership • Country’s Expectations of Officers – – – – – – Patriotism Honor Integrity Loyalty to service above all else Competence Self-sacrifice Oath of Office I, (state your full name), having been appointed a second lieutenant, in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States, against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. Why have officers and NCO’s taken an oath To secure their Commitment to a cause Summary • Nature of the Profession • Officership • Commitment Profession of Arms