5 Dynamic Subordinancy “Caine Mutiny”
Overview Dynamic Subordinancy Viewing Followership Role 10 Rules of Followership Techniques of Military Dissent
Dynamic Subordinancy Definition: Taking responsibility for ourselves & our actions while taking the opportunity to create win/win situations for ourselves & our bosses Your Role Take active steps to strengthen relationship Enhance support in organization
Cast of Characters Lt Commander Queeg: Captain of U.S.S. Caine Lt Stephen Maryk: Executive Officer (second in command) Lt Thomas Keefer: Communication Officer Ensign Willis Keith: Asst Communications Officer Lt Cmdr DeVriess: Former captain of U.S.S. Caine Lt Greenwald: Defense Counsel for Lt Maryk 4 4
Viewing Followership Role Job Boss/Subordinate Relationship Responsibility for Ourselves
Integrity “Integrity is the fundamental premise for military service in a free society. Without integrity, the moral pillars of our military strength, public trust, and self-respect are lost.” General Charles A. Gabriel Chief of Staff, US Air Force (CSAF), 1982-1986 AFDD1-1 7 7
10 Rules of Followership Don’t blame boss Don’t fight boss Use initiative Accept responsibility Tell truth & don’t quibble Do homework Suggestion implementation Keep boss informed Fix problems as they occur Honest day’s work
Military Dissent Techniques Delivery Establish Preconditions Evaluate the Issues Delivery Control Your Emotions Chain of Command Write Dissent Down Provide Support (facts) Solution
Summary Dynamic Subordinancy Viewing Followership Role 10 Rules of Followership Military Dissent