Transcript Nature of the Profession

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:
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Ethical Behavior
Preparation through training & education
Continued development
Dedication to public service above personal
achievement
Nature of the Profession
• Military Profession
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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
Is the Military a Profession?
• 2-Fold Responsibility to the State
– Expertise
– Execute the will of the State
• Defending the Nation
Officership
• Country’s Expectations of Officers
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Patriotism
Honor
Integrity
Loyalty to service above all else
Competence
Self-sacrifice
USA 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.
Nazi Germany Oath of Office
I swear by God this sacred oath, that I
will render unconditional obedience to
Adolf Hitler, the Fuehrer of the German
Reich and people, Supreme
Commander of the Armed Forces, and
will be ready as a brave soldier to risk
my life at any time for this oath.
Former U.S.S.R. Oath of Office
I, citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, joining the
ranks of the Armed Forces, take the oath and solemnly pledge to
observe military and state secrets, to observe the Constitution of the
USSR and Soviet laws, unquestioningly to carry out the requirements
of all military regulations and orders of commanders and superiors.
I pledge conscientiously to study military science, to preserve in
every way military and public property and to remain devoted till my
last breath to my people, my Soviet homeland, and the Soviet
government.
Former U.S.S.R. Oath of Office
I am prepared at all times, on orders from the
government, to come out in defense of my homeland, the
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. I pledge to defend it
courageously, skillfully, with dignity and honor, without
sparing my blood and life in securing complete victory
over the enemies.
If I break this solemn vow, may I be severely punished
by the Soviet people, universally hated, and despised by the
working people.
Commitment
Summary
• Nature of the Profession
• Officership
• Commitment
Profession of Arms