The Nature of the Military Profession Officership Commitment Cognitive Samples of Behavior Explain what constitutes a profession Describe the three overarching characteristics necessary for the development of the military profession according to Samuel P Huntington ID: 647488
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Slide1
The
Profession of ArmsSlide2
Overview
The Nature of the Military Profession
Officership
CommitmentSlide3
Cognitive Samples of Behavior:
Explain what constitutes a profession
.Describe the three overarching characteristics necessary for the development of the military profession according to Samuel P. Huntington
.
Differentiate
between an institution and an occupation.
Explain
why the United States has its officers take an oath to support and defend the Constitution
.Explain the country’s expectations of its officers.
SOBsSlide4
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 Military ProfessionSlide5
Nature of the Military Profession
Military
Profession
Preserve the Peace
Support National Policy
Implement National Objectives
Overcome any
nation responsible for aggressive
acts
that imperil the peace and security of the
United States
According to Samuel P. Huntington:
Expertise, Responsibility,
CorporatenessSlide6
Nature of the Military Profession
The Military Profession
Expertise
Technical
Knowledge
Theoretical
Knowledge
Broad
Liberal KnowledgeSlide7
Nature of the Military Profession
The Military Profession
Responsibility
to
The
US Constitution
Maintain High Standards
Serve
the American
PeopleSlide8
Nature of the Military Profession
The Military Profession
Corporateness
Autonomous
social unit
Education
and training
Internal
promotions and discipline
Promoting
the growth of professional knowledgeSlide9
Is the Military a Profession?
Two-Fold
Responsibility to the State
Expertise
Execute the will of the State
Defending
the NationSlide10
Officership
Country’s
Expectations of Officers
Patriotism
Honor
Integrity
Loyalty to
service above all else
Competence
Self-sacrificeSlide11
US 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.Slide12
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.Slide13
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.Slide14
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.Slide15
Summary
The Nature of the Military Profession
Officership
CommitmentSlide16
The Profession of Arms