Practicing Leadership: Principles and Applications Chapter 12: United States’ Military Leadership: The Art of Command

Armed Forces Code of Conduct I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

Compare and Contrast Chapter 12: Military Leadership

Military Leadership Defined and Applied Leader Character: moral and ethical qualities that help one determine what is right and to do what is appropriate. Seven Values included in Army Officer Effectiveness Report: Honor Integrity Courage Loyalty Respect Selfless-Service Duty Chapter 12: Military Leadership

Values on Air Force’s Officer Evaluation Report Respect Empowerment Accountability Listening Sincerity Reward Discipline Mission Credit Courage Integrity Attitude Communication Chapter 12: Military Leadership

Learning Leadership Direct Leadership Organizational Leadership Institutional Leadership Chapter 12: Military Leadership

OODA Loop Observe Orient Decide Act Chapter 12: Military Leadership

Questions for Discussion and Review After reading this chapter do you think it is easier to become a leader in the office setting or in the military? Do military leaders have an advantage over civilian leaders due to the structure and their recognizable uniform? Describe the elements and purpose of the OODA Loop developed by Air Force Colonel John Boyd. How can this model be utilized in a business leadership setting? Review Horton (2001)’s 13 characteristics of leaders and the Core Values discussed in the AFDD 1-1. Think of a leader you know personally—do they display any of these characteristics? Does the possession or use of these values necessarily make one a leader? Chapter 12: Military Leadership