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AFROTC SPRING FINAL
AFR3202
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Undergraduate 3
04/28/2010

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accountability
Definition
(in a military environment) requires individuals to be answerable or accountable for the people and resources entrusted to them
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Article 1 of the Geneva Convention
Definition
 Persons taking no active part in hostilities, including members of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause, shall in all circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction founded on race, color, religion or faith, sex, birth or wealth, or any other similar criteria.
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- The Law of Armed Conflict states
Definition
 NONCOMBATANTS -- These people include medical personnel, chaplains, POWs, wounded and sick, shipwrecked, parachutists escaping disabled aircraft, and civilians. NONCOMBATANTS are NOT legal targets. A noncombatant poses no military threat to us. Therefore, there is no military necessity (principle I) in targeting them.
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- Mission vs. People
Definition
There’s a duty as soldiers. We have orders, we have to follow them and that supersedes everything else.”
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- Ethical Duties
Definition
 Set a personal example for fellow DoD employees
 Perform all official duties to facilitate Fed Government efficiency and economy
 Report suspected violations of ethics regulations
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- Principles of Ethical Conduct
Definition
 Loyalty to Constitution, laws and ethical principles above private gain
 No conflicts of financial interests
 No improper use of information to further private interests
 Honest effort in performance of duties
 No unauthorized commitments or promises
 No use of public office for private gain
 Impartial, no preferential treatment
 Conserve Federal property
 No outside employment/conflicts with official duties
 Disclose waste, fraud and abuse
 Do not use rank or position to further private interest
 Prohibited from commercial solicitation and sale to Junior ranking personnel (exception one-time basis for house, vehicle, etc.)
 Solicitation for contribution to gifts must be voluntary
 Must pay for all personal financial obligations in timely manner
 Must be careful of accepting gifts from organizations wishing to do business with DoD
 Can’t conduct any gambling activities on government property
 The use of government facilities, property, or manpower for other than official use is prohibited
 You may not use “Inside Information” for personal gain
 Avoid activities of organizations which are incompatible with your government position
 Can’t use your position or rank to endorse a commercial product
 Outside employment, which is incompatible with your government duties is prohibited.
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- Ethic’s Counselors Role
Definition
 Ethic’s Counselor – AN ATTORNEY
 No attorney-client privelidge
 Must so advise before any communications
 Must report suspected JER violations
 Written guidance will help keep you out of trouble
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power
Definition
 The capacity to produce effects on others
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influence
Definition
 The degree of actual change as a result of power
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expert power
Definition
 Is the power of knowledge
 Followers may have more expert power than leaders in some situations
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referent power
Definition
 Refers to the influence one has due to the strength of relationship between the leader and followers
 Often takes time to develop
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legitimate power
Definition
 One’s formal or official authority
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reward power
Definition
 The potential to influence others due to one’s control over desired resources
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coercive power
Definition
 The potential to influence others due through the administration of negative sanctions
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