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Profession of Arms

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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Profession of Arms

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  1. Profession of Arms

  2. Overview • Nature of the Profession • Officership • Commitment

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Nature of the Profession • Developing the military professional • Expertise • Technical Knowledge • Theoretical Knowledge • Broad Liberal Knowledge

  6. Nature of the Profession • Developing the military professional • Responsibility to: • The US Constitution • Maintain high standards • Serve the American people

  7. 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

  8. Officership • Country’s Expectations of Officers • Patriotism • Honor • Integrity • Loyalty to service above all else • Competence • Self-sacrifice

  9. 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.

  10. Why have officers and NCO’s taken an oath To secure their Commitment to a cause

  11. Summary • Nature of the Profession • Officership • Commitment

  12. Profession of Arms

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