Leadership and Ethics Lesson 3 Writing Workshop “Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.” E. L. Doctorow “I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.” James Michener

Ethics Essay Approved topic relating to leadership & ethics words (body…not bib, index, etc.) Naval War College format Proposal due by 1 Feb Draft Review on 23 Feb – 13 Mar Paper due 22 March Identify & discuss an ethical leadership challenge facing Junior Officers in the Fleet/FMF Develop recommendations to address the challenge using course concepts Use: Naval War College Pocket Writing and Style Guide Available at usnwc.edu/Academics/WritingCenter.aspx

Ethics Essay…Getting Started! Proposal is due on 31 Jan Proposal Includes: –Topic, Draft Thesis, List of at least 5 sources, & Rough Outline (or general approach to addressing thesis)

Reading Assignment The Naval Officer’s Guide –Chapter 9: Oral and Written Communication

Oral Communication Opportunities to improve skills Voice Techniques Grammar and diction Body language Communicating with seniors/juniors Formal speaking… notes or script Supporting presentation Briefing… no substitute for experience

Written Communication Organized, active, brief as possible Formats… use the template Naval letters… use bureaucratic style Point papers, discussion papers, information papers… local guidance Transmittal memos Naval messages (BLUF) Powerpoint (Quad slide) Handling of classified material

Point Papers Define acronyms Limit scope of discussion (example) Judicious use of background info Consider addressing counter-arguments Expect it to be forwarded up the chain Be forthright in your recommendations Don’t be offended by name substitution Writer’s block?… just write something! Needed: Thick Skin!

Naval (Record) Messages Formal communication on admin or operational matter Define acronyms Strict format adherence…pro forma msgs Action and info “addees”– CADs and AIGs Formal diction Release authority Opinion: giving way to

More and more acceptable Relaxed SYNTAX and format SIPR versus NIPR… spillage Attachments BLUF Expect to be forwarded…. Writing to your CO Professional tone

Powerpoint Know your audience –Stand-alone slides or supporting live briefer? Avoid obscure acronyms Economy… as lean as possible Back-up slides Graphics, pictures Making a decision recommendation? Time constraints and collaboration Script requirement… notes pages? More senior the audience… leaner the brief

General information Required to support 5 SSO and 1 Fordham applicant Program focused on drill; military customs, courtesies and traditions and PT Midshipman-run with direct oversight by active duty staff member (on campus from reveille to taps) MLK weekend allows deconfliction from Reg indoc, license exams, classwork and sports Training provided to all instructors prior to COMEX Lessons learned from fall orientation AAR and DEOMI survey incorporated Fall 2012 NROTC Orientation: Jan Week at a Glance 11 JAN (Wednesday) – First Lead Lab – Administrative Day – Gear Issue 13 JAN (Friday) – Orientation begins at JAN Battle Rhythm JAN (Tuesday) – Orientation Ends at 0730 Requested Support from Maritime Continued use of assigned rooms (no training from taps to reveille) Accommodation for one (female) Fordham student Reserved table in Dining Facility Non-exclusive use of pool, gym and athletic fields (already coordinated) Battle Rhythm 0500 Lights 0530 – 0600 Chow 0600 – 0800 PT 0800 – 1000 Class 1000 – 1200 Drill 1200 – 1300 Chow 1300 – 1500 Class 1500 – 1700 Pool 1700 – 1800 Chow 1800 – 2000 Drill 2000 – 2100 Prep Time 2100 Lights SOE/Battle Rhythm 29 December 2011

1-Page Point Paper Address concern with today’s Navy or Marine Corps Use prescribed format One page ONLY Tests ability to communicate salient points and make recommendations in a powerful, concise document 10 pts toward final grade Due 23 February Another critical junior officer skill…

Readings for Next Class Relativism EMP (6 pages) –Chapter 2A: Relativity of Moral Beliefs (Lucas), pp ; Relativism and Objectivism (Porter), pp ; CSME (2 pages) –Our Values or Theirs? (Rubel), pp Objectives from reading: Know the difference between cultural relativism in social science and relativism as a normative theory of ethics Questions to answer: What is Relativism? Are you a relativist? Why or why not? What is Moral Pluralism? Can a Naval Officer really be a relativist?