The enlisted force structure, force development, and institutional competencies are grounded in the air force core values integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The core values tell us the price of admission to the air force itself 2. Followership and the air force core values peterson air. Secaf, csaf, cmsaf present new little blue book air. Presented as the little blue book, the former air force chief of staff discussed a climate of ethical corrosion within the service which had contributed to highly publicized scandals and fatal accidents. This is a decent analogue for what has become of the air forces core values. They will serve you well in your professional career and your personal life. Book was published to introduce the air force core values to the air force.
We are supposed to put the air forces needs above our own. With the formation of malaysia on 16 september 1963, the name of the air force was changed to tentera udara diraja malaysia or royal malaysian air force. Ncos are charged with mentoring and developing airmen as they grow while demonstrating the air force core values. Fogleman on why military culture, usaf core values matter. Dept of the air force, air force blue book on values jan. The af core values provide a framework for behavior that is. The new effort calls for air force leaders to be instrumental in instilling the values in subordinates. They remind us what it takes to get the mission done. Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. In the air force of tomorrow, as in the air force of today, these stated and practiced values must be identical.
The worlds greatest air forcepowered by airmen, fueled by innovation. We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. The us air force core values are not rules, theyre what we are. To accept this thesis regarding the importance of core values to air force officers, we need to understand there is a. Taking the air force core values to a professional level. The air force core values integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do t shirt perfect gifts veterans, members and women and men who love the air force lightweight, classic fit, doubleneedle sleeve and bottom hem. Here they develop integrity and become the strong core of those who serve our country with honor. Armed forces on 18 september 1947 with the passing of the national security act of 1947. When the little blue book came out in 1997, i was a flight commander and tasked to study the core. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
We do whats right, respect others and perform with excellence. Air force core values and a life lived journey with. In the midst of shifting societal values, the air force has launched a core values campaign to assure the traditional core values, essential to the correct functioning of the air force, are integrated into its members. Ronald fogelman spelled out the united states air force core values integrity first, services before self and excellence in all we do. Theairforcerequiresahighlevelofprofessionalskill,a24houra daycommitment,andawillingnesstomakepersonalsacrifices. If you are new to the air force, it might seem a little peculiar for someone to tell you what your way of life is, as we all come from different. Mcpeak launched a core value initiative, which is the basis of our current air force core values. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. I expect everyone to demonstrate the air force values at all times at home, at work, and when deployed. This paper also offers some recommendations for how the air force can better instill these core values into its officers and its officer candidates.
We have to hold ourselves and our colleagues to account at all times. Core values is a clearly wrought story of young men and women who work, play, learn and love in the air force academy. With this richer context of the air force core values, an airman can take deliberate steps to practice a better application of the core values in their daytoday actions. The mission of the united states air force is to fly, fight, and winin air, space, and cyberspace. Wagnalls 1956 new college standard dictionary provides a definition of morals. The book will be distributed to all new airmen before transitioning to technical training and available online through air force epublishing. The decision to bring back the book came from a broader discussion of air force core values, welsh said. The air force recognizes integrity first, service before self, and excellence as its core valueslearn these lessons well. The air force cadet wing honor code reference handbook serves as a reference for all issues related to the united states air force academy honor code, its purpose, and its function. The aerospace realm is our domain, and we are vigilant in our commitment to defend, control, and use it in our nations interest. The year before, the air force experienced several tragic events that, after extensive examination. The air force values provide the expectations and standards that all air force people are expected to display every day. To ensure this valuesbased air force, three elementseducation, leadership and accountabilityprovide a framework to establish the strongest imprint of shared air force core values. The new book gives airmen instant access to the core values, codes and creeds that guide airmen as.
Discover new ways to apply them in both professional and personal arenas. Secaf, csaf, cmsaf present new little blue book joint. Book was published to introduce the air force core. L 201 the core values the warrior spirit comes down to doing the right thing. Warrior knowledge air force rotc iowa state university. Ronald fogleman streamlined these values and published a policy letter identifying what are now. They help us get a fix on the ethical climate of an organization 4. A quick thought about the core value of service before self might make an airman think that the air force expects airmen to make the air force more important than themselves. The air force times reported that the rotc ethics briefing, entitled core values and the air force member, included references to the sermon on the mount and the ten commandments as. One of the first things we were told to learn were the air force core values.
The air force core values were originally released in the 1997 air force. A history of valuesrelated initiatives in the air force. The original 1997 united states air force core values handbook aka the little blue. Air force chaplain corps, maxwell air force base, alabama. From lockheeds code of ethics and business conduct. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
The air force introduced the little blue book on core values on 1 january. The air force core values are engraved in stone as part of the air force memorial in washington, d. The air force will continue to reinforce its core values in all. Ronald fogleman, established the air force core values. Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do. They are the common bond among all comrades in arms, and they are the glue that unifies the force and ties us to the great warriors and public servants of the past. Fourteen years ago last month, in may 1995, thensecretary of the air force sheila widnall, and thenchief of staff of the air force, gen. Rmaf received sikorsky s61a4 helicopters in the late 1960s and early 1970s which were used in the transport role. They serve as beacons vectoring us back to the path of professional conduct. The core values are much more than minimum standards. A profession of arms, the next evolution of the little blue book previously released in 1997. At its most basic level, i agree with that thought. We are warriorswe will fight and win wherever our nation needs us. The united states air force usaf is the aerial warfare service branch of the united states armed forces.
We never allow our ethics or integrity to be compromised by our desire to succeed. Pointing out excellence in our core values air force. The original little blue book, air force core values has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. To care for airmen more than anyone thinks possible. Exemplify air force core values reference doctrine volume ii. In the enlisted force structure, there are three distinct tiers depending on the level of education, training and experience each member possesses. By accepting the challenge of living the air force core values on and off duty, airmen develop professionally and contribute to a culture of trust where all airmen can bring.
It is the cornerstone for all that is moral and just in our society. They point to what is universal and unchanging in the profession of arms 3. The creation of the air force core values booklet the little blue book. Facilitate opportunities for mentees to gain new experiences and build skills. Air force core values guide the conduct of all airmen. Part i read the air force blue bookcore values section. Initially formed as a part of the united states army on 1 august 1907, the usaf was established as a separate branch of the u. The core values exist for all members of the air force familyofficer, enlisted, and civilian.
Intuitively, i felt that this was a true story wrapped in the language of fiction. For a long time ive experienced that annoyance factor when i hear people speak about the air force core values and abbreviate them to only three words integrity, service and excellence. Csaf airman to airman the little blue book youtube. We maintain that distinction by maintaining our objective of global vigilance, reach and power and remaining true to our vision statement. You know what it means to be an airman you feel it and live the core values. All airmen, all leaders need to take a new look at the core values.
The next evolution of the little blue book moves beyond the core values to provide airmen with instant access to the core values, codes and oaths that guide airmen in their service in the profession of arms. Afi 11, air force standards, updates the little blue book to encapsulate this information. Handbook united states air force auxiliary civil air. This paper will use the service before self core value concept as a foundation to discuss various af policies and programs along with individual attitudes and actions either support or contradict this core value. These three pillars topic of the monthintegrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do become a way of life beginning with the first day on the job. Fogleman as the key to the services health and character, the three principles integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do were designed to give airmen a clear and powerful cluster of signal virtues around which all could be rallied. At lockheed martin, we are committed to our core values.
Air force is the worlds preeminent force in air, space and cyberspace. Book united states air force core values home page website. Integrity is the very fiber of all core values, without it all other core values cannot prevail. Borrowing from the air force, cap has identified four core values to guide every cadet and officer. Air force to bring back little blue book as standard issue. The original little blue book, air force core values, has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. It is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. Air force core values gurus guide civil air patrol. The new book gives airmen instant access to the core values, codes and creeds that guide airmen as they serve in the profession of arms.
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