Core Values' role in today's military?

2013-11-23T17:42:08-05:00

As we're all aware, each of our military service branches has their own stated core values... so, what do they mean to you personally/professionally? How do they impact, shape, or reflect your own leadership style... and/or your decision making? How do they define your organization's culture? Where does your organization's core values stem from... and how do they represent (and apply to) those who serve, have served, and will serve in the future? The idea is to have an informative and professional inter-service discussion on the meaning, history, and significance of modern military service 'core values;' thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2013 7:16 PM

2013-11-23T19:16:40-05:00

Here are some popular articles on the subject of core values, hopefully this will stimulate some thought on the subject, and provide a rough framework for the discussion:

http://blog.7geese.com/2013/03/12/benefits-of-having-core-values-and-how-to-set-them-in-your-organization/

http://www.nps.gov/training/uc/whcv.htm

http://theprestwickgroup.com/core-values-not-just-for-wall-posters/

Core Values | The Prestwick Group

Discusses importance of core values and contrasts them with other values

Company Core Values: Why to Have Them and How to Define Them | 7Geese

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Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2014 11:18 PM

2014-03-10T23:18:38-04:00

The individual service Core Values are:

Air Force: Integrity, Service, Excellence (abbreviated version).

Navy/Marines: Honor, Courage, Commitment.

Army: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.

Coast Guard: Honor, Respect, and Devotion to duty (edited, thank you Senior Chief Reck!)

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 7 at 2014 12:17 AM

2014-04-07T00:17:01-04:00

I just don't know, sometimes these things just sound like Catch Phrases, PR by someone writing commercials. I really do hope though that the next generation of Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Marines maintains the same moral values that we did and the courage to stand up for the right things and against the wrong things but with the breaking sex scandals and the nuclear test scandals, I really wonder.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2014 6:47 PM

2014-04-08T18:47:09-04:00

In order to promote maximum participation and further discussion, here are just a few conversations that you may be interested in; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2014 8:04 PM

2014-04-08T20:04:44-04:00

I think the most basic of all things is loyalty.   Fidelity to a common cause (freedom) and how we go about that.    Appearance, attitude and commitment.    From 35-10 (probably changed) to customs and courtesies that we all should show each other.   To do that we train.    We know how to fire a mortar, repair a jet and clean a motor on a ship.

We do not make expectations subjective and political and mince over who and what God might be.    We are not trying to find loopholes to avoid basic regulations and thereby causing a rift in the ranks.

I think we are constructing so many nuances and sidebars that we lose true justice and a sense of order.   Good order has been so often used in the past and should be today.

We are here to keep the peace and be ready for war, not cow tow to every whim of the civilian sector. We are not like you for a purpose. We have loyalty to each other and our cause.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2014 2:50 PM

2014-04-13T14:50:23-04:00

Here are just a few ideas to consider raised in a few thought-provoking threads you'll want to check-out; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2014 11:31 PM

2014-04-14T23:31:42-04:00

Here's a quick update featuring a video that underscores the Air Force Core Values: http://www.military.com/military-report/new-af-core-value-video?ESRC=miltrep.nl http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/475217/core-values-are-more-than-just-slogans.aspx

Core values are more than just slogans > U.S. Air Force > Article Display

Air Force senior leaders recently released a video as part of an ongoing effort to communicate the importance of living and adhering to the service core values.,

Military Report - New AF Core Value Video

Air Force senior leaders recently released a video as part of an ongoing effort to communicate the importance of living and adhering to the service core values. "Service before self is the essence of ...