Lesson 5 – Part 3

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 5, Chapter 1, Ethics2 What are moral courage and maturity? (cont’d) Cadets already possess – A conscience – A sense of justice – A personal code of conduct

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 5, Chapter 1, Ethics3 What are moral courage and maturity? (cont’d) Conscience — the awareness of a desire to act properly and the awareness of guilt when improper actions are committed or intended – Is not automatic – Is the product of knowledge and intelligence – Is strengthened as knowledge increases and we become more sensitive to human values – Strengthens our moral courage – Allows us to be confident without being rigid and overbearing – Children develop a sense of right and wrong at age 3. Children develop a sense of right and wrong at age 3. – Children develop a sense of right and wrong at age 3. – a sense of right and wrong at age 3. – rong at age 3.

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 5, Chapter 1, Ethics4 What is a personal code of conduct? A personal code of conduct is a list of reminders that causes us to practice right behavior. – State rules positively. – Use “I will” statements. Living by a code of good conduct has its rewards. – Developing good habits – Fewer occasions to have to apologize – Greater self-esteem – The respect of others