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Flashcards by Andrew Beavers, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Andrew Beavers
almost 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| From your reading what is meant by the “Profession of Arms?” | The Profession of Arms is a distinct, professional sub-culture with a body of theory and specialized knowledge, service to the community and nation (unlimited liability clause), and how these all combine to defend freedom, pursue peace, and protect America and its interests. |
| From your reading explain the meaning of the oath of enlistment/reenlistment. | AFDD1-1 refers to it as a promise, ethical agreement or bond of one’s word. “It is with these oaths that you, as an Airman, first commit yourself to the basic core values, placing service to the Constitution, the President, and compatriots before yourself. |
| From your reading, what do all Airmen accept and embrace upon taking the Oath of Enlistment? | Airmen agree to limit their freedoms to be readily available for short-notice assignments. They also forfeit certain freedoms like speech and expression to support the needs of national security. These and many other unique challenges require Airmen to work hard, train hard, and sacrifice regularly as they continue to master their profession, the profession of arms. |
| Define and list the elements that make up Warrior Ethos. | Warrior Ethos is the tenacity to push through, self-discipline, self-control, hardiness of spirit despite physical and mental hardships, moral, and physical courage. The elements include: Hardiness of Spirit, Courage (Moral & Physical), and Resiliency. |
| Define Air Force resilience. | Air Force Resiliency is an Airmen’s ability to withstand, recover, and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands by orchestrating the use of base resources, support activities, peers, and leadership. |
| Give examples of Air Force resilience. | Resiliency helps Airmen to overcome and “bounce back” from physical and mental hardships that are faced in every day challenges associated with military life to include: deaths, loss of job or position, divorce, frequent deployments, permanent change of station (PCS), family separation, promotion testing, and workplace violence. |
| How can resiliency impact your effectiveness as an NCO? | Resiliency helps Airmen to overcome and “bounce back” from the physical and mental hardships faced every day. |
| From your reading what elements do American Airmen contribute to the military mission that ensures the United States Air Force is the premier air force on the globe? | Their continued professionalism, their commitment to the Oath of Enlistment, and their dedication to the Core Values. |
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