Secaf, csaf, cmsaf present new little blue book joint. Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do. The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is now owned by the profession of arms center of excellence. The concept of effective leadership includes two fundamental elements. Air force historical support division books special. United states air force core values pamphlet, otherwise referred to as the the little. Air force to bring back little blue book as standard issue. The professional air force ethic consists of three fundamental and enduring values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in. A history of valuesrelated initiatives in the air force. The ethos of the rafac is made up of the distinctive character, spirit and attitudes which together inspire young people to pursue the spirit of adventure. True quality is embodied in the actions of air force people who take decisive steps to improve processes and products.
Understand the role leadership plays in affecting change and appreciate the importance. Air force is dedicated to achieving excellence in everything we do. The united states air force usaf is the aerial warfare service branch of the united states armed forces. These words underscore the commitment of every proud member of the u. This is my technical order for providing superior service each and every day. The core values are a statement of those institutional values and principles of conduct that provide the moral framework for military activities. Air university is accredited by the southern association of colleges and schools. Referred to as the little blue book, widely distributed throughout the air force and small enough to carry around in the uniform pocket, it was used by commanders to enforce standards. Exhibiting the highest levels of technical skill and a boundless. Set the highest possible standards of behaviour in respect of. 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. These values are the thread that weaves through air force. The core values are much more than minimum standards. Borrowing from the air force, cap has identified four core values to guide every cadet and officer.
The air force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do, are not just a way to support our country and the. Which values should we give priority to so that our lives are honorable. 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 decision to bring back the book came from a broader discussion of air force core values, welsh said. Book was published to introduce the air force core values to the air force. L 201 the core values the warrior spirit comes down to doing the right thing. Our air force core values serve as our compass and. Air force is the worlds preeminent force in air, space and cyberspace. The figure, evolution of air force leadership dimensions, illustrates the evolution of leadership dimensions from attributes, to traits, to core values integrity, service, excellence which now provide the underpinning for leadership in todays air force. This handbook defines the level ofcharacter expected from cadets as future leaders ofthe united states air force, and the rationale for the air force academy. People with selfrespect do not behave in ways that wouldbring discredit upon themselves, the aco or the royal air force. Book was published to introduce the air force core. It contains a copy of this book as well as a series of readings about the core values and their place in the air force.
In addition, you will find a series of easytouse implementation guides, and you may submit questions about the core values via the website mailbox. It is through this alignment of our actions with these values that we, as an air force, earn the publics trust, strengthen our service, and accomplish our mission. The core values exist for all members of the air force familyofficer, enlisted, and civilian. Our standards of conduct define how airmen should behave when interacting with others and when confronting challenges in the environment in which we live and work. The creation of the air force core values booklet the little blue book.
Air force integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do unite all air force warriors in the common pursuit of victory. We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. Intuitively, i felt that this was a true story wrapped in the language of fiction. The worlds greatest air forcepowered by airmen, fueled by innovation. The profession of arms center of excellence, pace, helps the air force develop better people, better airmen, better leaders. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Core values search on the profession of arms center of excellence website. The malaysian air forces trace their lineage to the malayan auxiliary air force formations of the royal air force raf formed in 1934. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. The mission of the united states air force is to fly, fight, and winin air, space, and cyberspace. Air force core values gurus guide civil air patrol. In the air force of tomorrow, as in the air force of today, these stated and practiced values must be identical.
Theairforcerequiresahighlevelofprofessionalskill,a24houra daycommitment,andawillingnesstomakepersonalsacrifices. The original 1997 united states air force core values handbook aka the little blue. 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. In caring for their patients while also serving as air force officers, our healthcare teams live by the air force s core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.
Secaf, csaf, cmsaf present new little blue book air. Here they develop integrity and become the strong core of those who serve our country with honor. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Handbook united states air force auxiliary civil air. 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 air force leader 209 the air force leadership concept leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing and directing airmen to understand and accomplish the air force mission. There are more than 125,000 high school cadets in the program and more than 1,900 retired usaf instructors. Its a good place to pick up the interview i did last week with the air force chief of staff, gen. The rafac needs individuals who will respond to a demanding. 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.
Exemplify air force core values reference doctrine volume ii. Air force core values integrity first service before self excellence in all we do. Pace was first established in 2015 with the charge to develop air force personnel with a professionalism mindset, character and core values to enhance the effectiveness of organizations across the air force. Policies on tolerance, respect, and civility, statement school.
The afhsd was then know as the usaf historical division liaison office and, later, as the office of air force history. It is the cornerstone for all that is moral and just in our society. Core values is a clearly wrought story of young men and women who work, play, learn and love in the air force academy. Afi 11, air force standards, updates the little blue book to encapsulate this information. A small pamphlet titled, united states air force core values, 1 january 1997.
However, dod also places particular emphasis on the special core values that everyone in uniform must live by. Each of these core values is further defined by virtues desired behaviors and characteristics we must. While the general theme of the blue book series was the us air force in southeast asia vietnam, there are blue books covering many air force topics of interest. 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.
As a loved one of a usaf member, it is good to learn these yourself so you will understand why there are some changes in your airman. During the early 90s, the air force made the transition from regulations to instructions, resulting in afr 301 becoming obsolete. 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. The air force values provide the expectations and standards that all air force people are expected to display every day. Accreditation the community college of the air force is a part of air university. We have proudly served americas armed forces since 1895. Whoever you are and wherever you fit on the air force team, this is your basic guide to the air. Little blue book air force district of washington display. Air force, but more importantly a framework for approaching life and all of our different roles to be better men and women and support those we love and care about. United states air force core values, 1 january 1997.
From day one of bmt, each trainee is taught to learn, understand and live by the three core value s, integrity first, service before self and excellence in all that we do. In return, the air force offers unique challenges, career growth, and educational opportunities. Integrity is the very fiber of all core values, without it all other core values cannot prevail. The program has more than 880 air force junior rotc units in high schools worldwide. The air force junior rotc program is grounded in the air force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is now owned by pace. The core values of the air cadetorganisation there are four aco corevalues. They are for all of us to read, to understand, to live by, and to cherish. Service leadership recently had discussed adding a fourth value.
To ensure this values based air force, three elementseducation, leadership and accountabilityprovide a framework to establish the strongest imprint of shared air force core values. Air force to go beyond the call of duty to get the job done. Warrior knowledge air force rotc iowa state university. It is important to understand the values that guide an organization and its members. This handbook applies to all airmenofficer, enlisted, civilian, air. I expect everyone to demonstrate the air force values at all times at home, at work, and when deployed. Armed forces on 18 september 1947 with the passing of the national security act of 1947. Living the air force core values the beacon march arb. Our focus has been on delivering quality goods and services at competitively low prices with. They later transformed into the straits settlements volunteer air force ssvaf and the malaya volunteer air force mvaf formed in 1940 and dissolved in 1942 during the height of the japanese advance over malaya. We have to hold ourselves and our colleagues to account at all times. The dod core values are leadership, professionalism, and technical knowhow department of defense, n. We maintain that distinction by maintaining our objective of global vigilance, reach and power and remaining true to our vision statement. They remind us what it takes to get the mission done.
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