Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 4, Chapter 11 Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC

Lesson 4, Chapter 1 1

Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

Attitude, Discipline, and Respect


Lesson 4, Chapter 1, Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

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MotivationMotivation• Air Force success

depends on attitude, discipline, and respect.

• Today, you’ll learn how these qualities help develop trust. • Military members

need mutual trust.



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Lesson overviewLesson overview• What are the characteristics of attitude?• What is the role of attitude in the Air

Force?• What is the role of attitude in the

AFJROTC?• What is the role of discipline in the Air

Force?



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Lesson Overview (cont’d)Lesson Overview (cont’d)• What is the role of discipline in the

AFJROTC?

• What is the role of respect?

• What is the role of integrity?



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Quick WriteQuick WriteList five words that describe your attitude about AFJROTC.



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What are the characteristics of attitude?

What are the characteristics of attitude?

• Attitude—a state of mind that can be positive or negative

• Attitude is catching.



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What is the role of attitude in the Air Force?

What is the role of attitude in the Air Force?

• Positive attitude is especially important for leaders.

• Those under you will reflect your attitude.



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What is the role of attitude in the AFJROTC?

What is the role of attitude in the AFJROTC?

• Your SASI will be able to determine your attitude within a week of the first class in AFJROTC by

• The expression on your face• Your posture• Your tone of voice• The way you salute and tie your tie• The amount of effort you put into meeting grooming

standards• The way you prepare for class and your quiz scores• The manner in which you address the SASI



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What is the role of attitude in the AFJROTC? (cont’d)


• The Air Force Junior ROTC program is built around the individual.

• Every person in the program is a key to the success of his or her unit.

• A good attitude will contribute to the success of the program.

• A negative attitude can put your whole operation in jeopardy.



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• How can you develop a proper attitude toward AFJROTC and its requirements and procedures?

• You can understand the reasons behind the activities and requirements.

• Military training methods have been thought out and tested over the years.



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What is the role of discipline in the Air Force?

What is the role of discipline in the Air Force?

• Military discipline is a mental attitude and state of training.

• Discipline renders innate obedience and proper conduct under all conditions.

• The basic function of the military is to protect the country.

• Success requires highly disciplined members.



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What is the role of discipline in the Air Force? (cont’d)


• Air Force efficiency depends upon disciplined behavior.

• Disciplined actions = rewards

• Undisciplined actions = punishment



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• Drill training was once necessary as preparation for musket warfare.

• Close order drill is still useful in the military.

• Teaches the basic principles of discipline, leadership, and teamwork



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What is the role of discipline in the AFJROTC?

What is the role of discipline in the AFJROTC?

• How AFJROTC requirements provide basic military training

• Teach cadets to act in unison• Teach cadets to respond instantly to words

or commands• Give cadets a feeling of belonging and esprit

de corps• Instill self-discipline in cadets



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What is the role of discipline in the AFJROTC? (cont’d)

What is the role of discipline in the AFJROTC? (cont’d)

• Air Force past experience shows that discipline is critical.

• Determines how a unit performs• Critical to success in combat



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What is the role of respect?What is the role of respect?

• Respect for authority and discipline reinforce each other.

• Self-discipline involves acceptance of authority.



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What is the role of respect? (cont’d)

What is the role of respect? (cont’d)

• The “light comes on” when some key things are understood:

• Some things have to be done.• There must be people to ensure everything

gets done.• This understanding helps you respect

authority.



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What is the role of integrity?What is the role of integrity?

• Basic principles of integrity and conduct are guided by a sense of right and wrong.

• This sense must be strong.• Behavior and motives must be above

suspicion.



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What is the role of integrity? (cont’d)


• The military requires integrity.

• All members must be able to trust that others have done their own jobs.



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• Integrity—a firm adherence to a code of moral or artistic values

• Integrity is honesty.• Integrity is already in your set of values.

• Reinforced by parents, guardians, and teachers



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• The military holds a higher standard of honesty than society does.

• The Air Force relies on you to do your part.• The Air Force knows what has been done

only by your word.• People must be able to trust that you have

done your job.• Sometimes lives depend on it.



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• Integrity and self-discipline are cornerstones of the Air Force.

• Integrity starts with the individual. • It starts with you right now.



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Lesson reviewLesson review• Attitude—a state of mind

• Can be positive or negative

• A positive attitude is crucial for those in leadership positions.• Followers reflect a leader’s attitude.



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Lesson review (cont’d)Lesson review (cont’d)• Attitude can be detected by

observations.• Facial expression, posture, tone of voice• Way of saluting, tying one’s tie• Effort in meeting grooming standards or

preparing for quizzes• Way in which cadet addresses superiors



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Lesson review (cont’d)Lesson review (cont’d)• The AFJROTC program is built around

the individual.• A positive attitude helps the entire program.

• Discipline is a mental attitude and state of training.• Leads to obedience and proper conduct in all

conditions



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Lesson review (cont’d)Lesson review (cont’d)• Drill and other regulations teach cadets

to act in unison.• It’s all about teamwork.

• The discipline level determines unit performance and survival in combat.



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Lesson review (cont’d)Lesson review (cont’d)• Respect for authority and discipline reinforce

each other. • Self-discipline involves full acceptance of authority.

• Integrity is firm adherence to a code of values.• Military standard of integrity is higher than

society’s.• Lives depend on trusting each person's word.



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SummarySummary• What are the characteristics of attitude?• What is the role of attitude in the Air

Force?• What is the role of attitude in the

AFJROTC?• What is the role of discipline in the Air

Force?



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Summary (cont’d)Summary (cont’d)• What is the role of discipline in the

AFJROTC?

• What is the role of respect?

• What is the role of integrity?



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