What does unlimited liability mean

Who first described the concept

·         the acceptance of the risk, without reservation, of serious harm or of death in defense of your country.

·         All military members accept and understand that they are subject to being lawfully ordered into harm’s way under conditions that could lead to the loss of their lives.  It is an attitude associated with the military professional’s philosophy of service.

·         General Sir John Hackett first described the concept of unlimited liability in his book The Profession of Arms

What are the three purposes of the enlisted force structure?

1.an enlisted structure that best meets the mission requirements

2.Provide a common, stable career structure for all enlisted Airman

3.Provide all enlisted Airman the opportunity for professional growth.

Explain the three enlisted force structure tiers:

1.Airman Tier:     

2.NCO Tier:

3.Senior NCO Tier:

Typically 0-6 years

-ranks:               Airman Basic (AB) > Airman (Amn) > Airman First Class (A1C) > Senior Airman (SrA)

-primary focus:  For an Airman to learn their job and start developing leadership skills.

Typically 6-16 years

-ranks:                 Staff Sergeant (SSgt) > Technical Sergeant (TSgt)-primary focus: Mission accomplishment .

SSgt- hone their skills as supervisors and managers.

                                 TSgt- technical experts and mid-level managers.

Typically 16+ years

-ranks:             Master Sergeant (MSgt) > Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) top 2% >

                        Chief Master   Sergeant (CMSgt) top 1%

-primary focus: SNCOs serve as leaders, supervisors, managers, and mentors to further develop junior                                                 enlisted Airmen and NCOs.

SNCO are key in decision making processes on a variety of                                                   technical, operational, and   organizational issues.

Tactical Expertise Level: 

Operational Competence Level:

Strategic Vision Level:   

·         This level of leadership is predominantly direct and face-to-face.  It normally applies to Airman Basic through Technical Sergeant.  At this level they perfect their job knowledge and develop younger generations of Airmen.

Operational Competence Level:  

·         This level of leadership involves tasks that become more complex and sophisticated.  It normally applies to Master Sergeant through Chief Master Sergeant.  At the operational competence level, SNCOs typically work below the MAJCOM or Headquarters Air Force (HAF) levels.  This is where SNCOs transition from being expert technicians and first line supervisors to leaders who have broader operational leadership, supervisory, and managerial responsibilities.

Strategic Vision Level:  

role: The Army is the nation’s principal land force, organized, trained, and equipped for prompt and sustained combat

Mission:The Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained  land dominance across the full range of military operations

·         Offense

·         Defense

·         Stability

Recall the three types of Brigade Combat Teams

·         Heavy BDE

·         Stryker BDE

·         Infantry BDE

Recall the seven Army Values (LDRSHIP)

    Loyalty- Faith to the constitution, army, unit, soldiers

            Duty- Fulfill your obligations

            Respect- Treat others the way they should be

            Selfless-Service- Nation and others before yourself

            Honor- Live up to all the Army’s values

            Integrity- Do whats legally and morally right

            Personal Courage- Face fear, danger, adversity

November 10, 1775

­   What happened to the Corps at the close of the Revolutionary War?

After success in many campaigns, the Corps was abolished at the close of the Revolutionary War for reasons of economy

USMC’s Missions:

­   Organize, train, and equip to provide Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) of combined arms, together with supporting air components, for service with the fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases, and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign

­   Furnish security detachments and organizations for service on naval vessels of the Navy

­   Furnish security detachments for protection of naval property at naval stations and bases

­   Develop in coordination with the Army and Air Force, those phases of amphibious operations that pertain to the tactics, techniques and equipment used by landing forces.

The focus of the Secretary is on nonoperational plans, programs, and procedures,      and other areas that will provide the most senior Marine officer, the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) with the needed manning and materials to fulfill the     Marines’ mission.

­   What is the role of the Commandant of the Marine Corps?

The Commandant provides advice to the Secretary of the Navy on the administration,     discipline, training, internal organization, requirements, and readiness of the Marine      Corps.

­   The Marine Corps is essentially divided into four broad categories.  List and describe these four main areas.

Headquarters USMC: Commandant and staff. Admin, training requirements, readiness of USMC.

Operating Forces: 70% of active duty Marines. Crisis response and fighting power.

Marine Corps Reserve: Headquarters in New Orleans.              Responsible for crisis relief, emergencies, and wartime.

Supporting Establishments: Recruiting, Training Schools, Systems, and Combat Development.

­   What is the motto of the USMC?

Honor:

Courage:  

Commitment:

­   After earning a commission, a Marine officer’s first assignment will be at The Basic School in Quantico, VA.  The Basic School is an intense six-month program, which builds on the skills learned as an officer candidate and turns leadership potential into command experience. 

Understand the mission and strategic priorities of the US Navy

·         The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.

What happens physiologically when alcohol consumption leads to coma or death?

·         Time period over which you consume alcohol

·         How much you weigh

·         How long since you have last eaten

·         Physical fitness

·         The health of your liver

·         Your mood

·         Your gender

·         The type of alcohol drink you consume

Having a high alcohol tolerance simply means that you don’t FEEL the effects alcohol has on you as quickly as someone your same weight and gender with an average alcohol tolerance.  Your BAC is still rising, and you’re still affected even if you don’t FEEL it.

1.      Preventing the loss of resources

2.   Detection and prosecution of fraudulent, wasteful, or abusive practices

What are the responsibilities of an individual pertaining to the FWA program?

1.      Prevent instances of possible FWA within your sphere of influence

2.      Report any situation which could permit resources to be wasted or diverted, to the proper officials.  Start with your chain of command.

Per Diem:  

This allowance helps defray the cost of quarters, meals, and incidentals, such as tips to waiters and money for laundry and dry cleaning.  TDY per diem rates depend on the TDY location.  

What is the purpose of the travel card program?

The travel card program is intended to facilitate and standardize the use by DoD travelers of a safe, effective, convenient, commercially available method to pay for expenses incident to official travel, including local travel.  The travel card is used to improve DoD cash management, reduce DoD and traveler administrative workloads, and facilitate better service to DoD travelers. 

You must have official travel orders prepared through the Defense Travel System (DTS).  Take several copies of your orders with you on your trip.  The step is vital and needs to be completed 2-3 weeks prior to travel.  Creating your travel orders in DTS must be done in order to have funds loaded to your CSA.

What steps do you need to take when returning from a TDY?

­   File your travel voucher within 5 work days of completion of the TDY