Leadership Authority and Responsibility
Overview Authority Responsibilities Sources Types Limits in Applying Authority Enforcement Guidelines for Issuing Orders Case Studies Responsibilities Defined List
Authority Sources of Authority Types of Authority Direct Source: President Ultimate Source: Constitution Types of Authority Legal Authority Authority explicitly stated in directives Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) Air Force Instructions (AFI) Air Force Manuals (AFMAN) Federal, State, & Military Laws
Authority US Code: Federal Law US Code: Title 5 US Code: Title 10 Outlines the role of government organization and employees Applies to civilians US Code: Title 10 Outlines the role of the armed forces: Provides the legal basis for the roles, missions and organization of each of the armed services Applies to active duty, Air Force Reserves & federalized Air National Guard US Code: Title 32 Outlines the role of the United States National Guard Applies to Air National Guard in non-federalized statuses
Authority Types of Authority Legal Authority Moral Authority Authority explicitly stated in directives Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) Air Force Instructions (AFI) Technical Orders (TO) Air Force Manuals (AFMAN) Federal, state, & military laws Moral Authority Authority based on ethics & values Professional judgment & decision-making
Authority Limits to Authority Command Function Lawful orders Due Process of Law Private Lives American Citizens
Authority Enforcement Issuing Orders UCMJ Customs & Courtesies Good Order & Discipline Issuing Orders Within realm of authority Related to duty, morale, or discipline Clear & Unequivocal Received & Understood
Authority Case Studies
Responsibilities Mission Higher Headquarters Collateral Units Unit Welfare Individuals Yourself Act Decisively Community
Responsibilities Case Studies
Summary Authority Responsibilities Sources Types Limits in Applying Authority Enforcement Guidelines for Issuing Orders Case Studies Responsibilities Defined List