Attitude, Discipline, and Respect

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When is it especially important to have a positive attitude? In a leadership role During drill practice During a sports competition In the classroom 1 20 (LE100-C1L4:LQ2)

Lesson Overview Describe the importance of a positive attitude as a follower and leader Describe the importance of discipline for the military, JROTC, and you Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Quick Write Based on the examples in the opening section on the importance of a positive attitude, list five words that you think best describe a positive attitude.

Attitude as Citizen Makes a difference in many aspects of life Attitude is a state of mind, can be positive or negative Good citizens reflect a positive attitude They value and respect responsibilities By caring for others within their communities and beyond Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Why Attitude is Important for You Affects your success or failure of most activities Reflects your personal philosophy of life Shown through your actions Attitude is catching Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Attitude As a Leader It’s important to have a positive attitude when in a leadership role Convey an attitude of encouragement Those under and around you are more likely to be positive Stay positive, or the efficiency of your group will fall to the level of your attitude Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Attitude for Junior ROTC Instructors can determine your attitude by: Expression on your face Posture Tone of voice Amount of effort you put in grooming Key to a positive attitude lies in understanding Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Michael Wetzel/US Air Force JROTC

When is it especially important to have a positive attitude? In a leadership role During drill practice During a sports competition In the classroom 1 25 (LE100-C1L4:LQ2)

Instructors do not use this to determine your attitude towards JROTC? Your posture Where you are from The tone of your voice Expression on our face 1 (LE100-C1L4:LQ3)

What is the key to a positive attitude? Discipline Unity Understanding Repetition 1 (LE100-C1L4:LQ4)

Discipline and the Military Discipline is “the soul of the army” Applies to JROTC and nation’s armed forces Discipline -training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior Real meaning of discipline is often misunderstood – to trust when no one is looking Military discipline is an extension of your experiences in civilian life Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Discipline and Junior ROTC Drill assists with the teaching of discipline, leadership, and teamwork Teaches you to act in unison with other cadets Cadets learn to respond instantly and subconsciously to a word or command Provides a feeling of belonging Attitude and discipline go hand-in-hand if a unit is to succeed Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Discipline is the ______ of the Army ? Fighting spirit after thought soul foundation 1 (LE100-C1L4:LQ5)

Military discipline is a ________ of your experiences of a civilian life? extension afterthought replacement sharpening 1 (LE100-C1L4:LQ6)

Discipline and You Respect for authority and discipline reinforce one another However, discipline comes first JROTC helps develop self-discipline Professional: a person who conforms to a technical or ethical standard of a profession, Helps you become dependable in other parts of your life Chapter 1, Lesson 4

One who conforms to a technical or ethical standard of a profession En Masse Professional Integration Morale 1 (LE100-C1L4:VQ7)

Discipline and Integrity Integrity and conduct are guided by a sense of right and wrong Integrity is: A moral compass, the inner voice, the voice of self-control, the basis for trust Integrity is not learned overnight Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Discipline and Integrity Integrity and self-discipline are cornerstones of JROTC Integrity starts with the individual It starts with you right now-lets me know you can be trusted to get the job done Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Why is integrity so important for the military to be able to function? Others need to know right from wrong Others have to be trusted to do their jobs It establishes a set of values It creates standards to live by 1 (LE100-C1L4:LQ7)

What are the cornerstones of JROTC? Attitude and discipline Integrity and attitude Respect and self-discipline Integrity and self-discipline 1 (LE100-C1L4:LQ7)

A moral compass, the inner voice, the voice of self-control, and the basis for trust Integrity Morale Professional Attitude 1 (LE100-C1L4:VQ8)

What steps do you think you can take to make sure you have a positive attitude in Junior ROTC? (LE100-C1L4:LQ9)

Summary Describe the importance of a positive attitude as a follower and leader Describe the importance of discipline for the military, JROTC, and you Chapter 1, Lesson 4

Next…. Done – attitude, discipline, and respect Next – ethics, values, and morals Chapter 1, Lesson 4