Have you seen the new "Little Blue Book"?

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:16:45 -0400

Check it out here: http://www.airman.af.mil/Portals/17/documents/The_Little_Blue_Book/Profession%20of%20Arms_Final_For%20Screen.pdf?ver=2015-08-21-135823-847

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 27 at 2015 9:36 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:36:55 -0400

great post!

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Aug 28 at 2015 1:33 AM

Capt Brandon Charters — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:33:16 -0400

Really enjoyed this quote from Gen Welsh: “Treating EVERY Airman with dignity and respect must be at the heart of who we are and how we operate. It isn’t a “tag” line; it’s the core of everything we stand for as a service. Everyone in our Air Force should feel respected. Everyone should feel valued. Every single person around you brings something to the fight that you don’t. Each of them is critically important to mission success, and they deserve to be treated that way.”

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 28 at 2015 1:34 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 01:34:26 -0400

Nope but I have a Korean War Copy of the Blue Jackets Manual that I got in a trade for a CTO3&2.

Response by TSgt Melissa Post made Aug 28 at 2015 8:32 AM

TSgt Melissa Post — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:32:35 -0400

Just logged on to my computer about 30 minutes ago and saw this was downloaded to my desktop. is this some new thing the AF is doing to remind Airman what they swore to? I think a lot of us could stand to go through a doctrine training class every couple years.

Response by TSgt Melissa Post made Aug 28 at 2015 8:39 AM

TSgt Melissa Post — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:39:56 -0400

I love the quote from Teddy Roosevelt. "if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Aug 28 at 2015 8:59 AM

CMSgt James Nolan — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 08:59:16 -0400

TSgt Joshua Copeland I had not seen this yet. I will have to take some time and take a look at it. Thanks for throwing that out here.

Response by CSM David Heidke made Aug 28 at 2015 9:00 AM

CSM David Heidke — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:00:52 -0400

Sounds like a copy of the Army "Profession of Arms" white papers for the last 6 years...

Seems fitting, since they Air Forces is a... oops... we're not supposed to talk about that are we? ;-)

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2015 11:47 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:47:09 -0400

Looks about as helpful as the old one......people will get out of it what they put into reading and truly trying understanding it.

Response by CCMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 12:50 PM

CCMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 12:50:08 -0400

I think this is well done, TSgt Joshua Copeland .

A Profession of Arms - Right off the bat, it starts with why we are here and why this is necessary. Add to the, the fact that you raised your hand to volunteer and realize the fact that other jobs typically don't expect you to risk your life.

The rest of the book covers what is expected of an airman: Code of Conduct, Airman's Creed, Core Values, etc.

First, I can appreciate the definitions behind the core values. Everyone has their idea of what Integrity, Service and Excellence are. However, this sets the expectations more firmly in place.

Second, I will never fault big Air Force for trying to get everyone on the same page. You will have your nay-sayers. Guaranteed. I am sure that someone is brewing up some bent up rendition of this for some blog.

There are criticisms about the Airman's Creed, the Core Values...you name it. Big AF is trying to establish a sense of tradition. We fly airplanes, we fix airplanes, we equip airplane, we gather intelligence, we protect stuff, we bomb stuff, and we do have SF Operators, too...have a great day.

What I don't want is this become a "What are the three parts of Integrity First?" on a promotion board. This shouldn't become a test of memorization. It should be a 'does this airman walk to talk'?

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 4:19 PM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:19:54 -0400

I believe this is a good version and something to use as a foundation to build on as Airmen. It is very readable and is to the point both are things I need in my life!