2. Students watch video and then give their reactions.
Theme Video

3. Learning Outcomes Recognize and be able to discuss:
Army Professionals Live by and Uphold the Army Ethic in the conduct of the mission, performance of duty and all aspects of life, reinforcing Trust throughout the Army Profession and with the American people.
Army Professionals, through our character, competence and commitment, practice our profession, consistent with the Army Ethic, reflecting a shared understanding for Why and How We Serve in defense of the American people.
As Trusted Army Professionals, we are Honorable Servants, Military Experts, and Stewards of the people and resources entrusted to our care.
The Army Ethic. Our professional ethic is expressed in law, Army Values, creeds, oaths, ethos, and shared beliefs embedded within Army culture. It inspires and motivates the conduct of Army Professionals -- Soldiers and Army Civilians -- who are bound together in common moral purpose. It expresses the standard and expectation for all of us to make right decisions and to take right actions at all times. It is the heart of our shared professional identity, our sense of who we are, our purpose in life, and Why and How We Serve the American people.
Vision. As members of the Army Profession, we practice our profession, consistent with the Army Ethic, reflecting a shared understanding for Why and How We Serve in defense of the American people. As Trusted Army Professionals, we are Honorable Servants, Military Experts, and Stewards of the people and resources entrusted to our care.
Ref: AE Info Paper Vision

4. Why We Serve
We are committed to do our duty to contribute to the “common defense;” we share a love of country and our Army Family; we defend American values that frame the nation as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States; and we serve “not to promote war, but to preserve peace.”
The Army Ethic begins with the moral values the Army defends. The Army protects the rights and interests of the American People by conducting military operations in the service of government policy in a manner that respects the basic human rights of others. This is the foundational duty of the Army – it is why we fight. The defense of basic human rights from threat is the primary service that the Army provides the Republic. Its first duty is the defense of the security and integrity of the United States as a political nation—America‘s right to political autonomy. The Army is also called upon to defend other nations and peoples from aggression, massacre, or genocide. The moral legitimacy to use force in those cases still stems from protecting and respecting basic human rights. This is the only thing that can give the American profession of arms its legitimate claim to employ coercive and often deadly force. Further, this understanding provides Soldiers meaning, purpose, and justification for their often lethal actions.
Defend the American People and Values
Preserve the Peace – Prevent, Shape, Win
Love of Country and Family
Ref: AE Info Paper

5. Defend American People and Values
Protecting the collective right of the people of the United States to independence and sovereignty is the service the Army provides
The Army must not violate the rights of others while protecting the collective right, or it violates its own Army Ethic, eroding the Trust with the American People
The Army ethically applies landpower to defend the sovereignty of the United States or to defend other states as directed by our civilian leaders
The Army’s purpose provides Army Professionals with moral justification for their actions
The collective right of the people of the United States to independence and sovereignty is the moral basis for the Army’s actions.
Protecting this collective right is the service the Army provides for the country.
The Army must not violate the rights of others while protecting the collective right, or it violates its own Army Ethic, eroding its earned trust and legitimacy.
The Army’s application of landpower to defend the sovereignty of the United States or to defend other states as directed by our civilian leaders justifies the ethical application of lethal force.
This purpose of the Army is defensible, necessary, and provides Army professionals with moral justification for their actions. This aids their ability to make meaning out of their own often lethal actions, to understand their acceptance of an unlimited liability, and to more successfully reintegrate into civilian society.
Ref: ADRP 1

6. Preserve the Peace – Prevent, Shape, Win
First, our Army must prevent conflict…
Second, our Army must help shape the
international environment so our friends
are enabled and our enemies contained…
Finally, we must be ready to win decisively and dominantly...
With so much at stake, the American people will expect what they have
always expected of us: to never lightly enter into such a terrible endeavor,
but once there to win and win decisively.
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno
Chief of Staff of the Army
First, our Army must prevent conflict. Prevention requires a credible force with sufficient capacity, readiness and modernization. Our ability and will to win any fight cannot be open to challenge. As part of a joint force, we must be clear that we can fight and win across the full spectrum of conflict…
Second, our Army must help shape the international environment so our friends are enabled and our enemies contained. We do that by engaging with our partners, fostering mutual understanding through military-to-military contacts, and helping partners build the capacity to defend themselves…
Finally, we must be ready to win decisively and dominantly. If we do not, we pay the price in American lives... With so much at stake, the American people will expect what they have always expected of us: to never lightly enter into such a terrible endeavor, but once there to win and win decisively.
CSA Editorial: Prevent, shape, win
December 16, 2011

7. Love of Country and Family
“Carried Strength”
PVT Bandy describes her father's decision to join the Army. He told his daughters how he was able to serve as a medic and save people on the battlefield. PVT Bandy notices how her father became a better man in the Army. She talks about dealing with the news of his death in Iraq, but also the pride she had in him. PVT Bandy describes how her father defines Honor. She wanted to be like him and describes how his memory motivates her. Her Dad's memory gives her the strength to press on. PVT Bandy describes how her father's buddies have honored his memory, too.
Part 1
Describe how the events of 9/11 affected PVT Bandy’s father decision to join the Army.
How does her father’s stories of the “good things he did” and his growth into “such a good man” affect PVT Bandy?
Why did PVT Bandy join the Army?
Part 2
Why is it important for leaders to live the Army Values and demonstrate them every day?
Describe why PVT Bandy’s father’s service in the Army inspired her to serve also. How has her desire to help people contributed to the Army mission?
What happened to PVT Bandy to cause her to doubt that she could be an Army Professional? Have you ever had a similar experience? Explain.
Part 3
Explain how PVT Bandy’s love of family helps her through tough times.
How are SGT Large’s friends and battle buddies acting as Stewards of the Army Profession? Why is their support important to PVT Bandy?
How will PVT Bandy’s experiences help her to become a leader and Steward of the Profession?
Video Case Study - CAPE Website:

8. Trusted Army Professional Stewards of the Profession
How We Serve
We live by the Army Ethic in the conduct of our Mission, performance of our duty, and all aspects of our lives; and we practice the discipline of our military art and science, always striving for standards of excellence.
By our solemn oath, we voluntarily incur moral obligations inherent in the identity to which we aspire:
Trusted Army Professional
with complementary roles as
Honorable Servants,
Military Experts, and
Stewards of the Profession
ADRP 1
2-15. Understanding why and how the Army fights is a functional imperative. All Army professionals need to understand and accept that their service is to the United States, in accordance with the Constitution, is a noble and just cause. Otherwise, they may doubt the value of their service or question their commitment to the Army Profession.
2-16. Army leaders should clearly understand how adherence to the Army Ethic provides the moral basis for the Army’s actions and how it becomes a force multiplier in all operations. Effective leaders should be comfortable communicating every aspect of the Army Ethic to their Soldiers and civilians. This instills in them the concept of honorable service and the esprit de corps required for an effective military profession.
3-25. Being an Army professional starts with developing and sustaining a Professional Identity. Identity refers to one’s self-concept. Army Professionals must first self-identify with being a member of the Army Profession. That identity is formed and preserved in accordance with the individual’s competence, character, and commitment to the Army Ethic.
A-10. Professional Identity guides individual behavior at all levels. This identity is characterized by an ethos of striving for personal excellence in functional expertise such as infantry, logistics, or aviation. It is solidified as Army Professionals further identify with the goals and ideals of the Army and by an individual ethos of service before self.
Professionals are guided by their ethic; the set of principles by which they practice, in the right way, on behalf of those they serve. This is their identity. Likewise, as Army Professionals we perform our Duty according to our Ethic. Doing so reinforces Trust within the profession and with the American people.
Mission Command requires an environment of mutual Trust, shared understanding, prudent risk, and disciplined initiative. “Trust is assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, and truth” of another. Thus, we earn Trust by upholding the Army Values and exercising ethical leadership, consistent with the Army’s leadership principles. Further, Mission Command is enabled through Stewardship, an ethical Duty of Army Professionals ADP 1, The Army:2-2 (Chapter 2, para 2-1).
Ref: AE Info Paper

9. Trusted Army Professionals
Trusted Army Professionals, in our roles as Honorable Servants, Military Experts, and Stewards of the Profession, through our character, competence, and commitment, apply our professional judgment in decision-making to take RIGHT action in accomplishing mission, performing our duties, and living our lives.
Professional Roles
Professional Criteria
Decision-Making
RIGHT
Action
Honorable Servant
Character
Army Ethic
Ethical
Military Expert
Competence
Expert Knowledge
Effective
Steward of Profession
Commitment
Resources & Personnel
Efficient
The Army Ethic explains the nature of Honorable Service for the Army, both as an institution and as a profession, in the accomplishment of the mission. It expresses the standard and expectation for all of us to make right decisions and to take right actions in the conduct of the mission, performance of Duty, and in all aspects of our lives.
The Army Ethic explains why we conduct ourselves morally and ethically, instead of just describing the what and how of professional service. It provides motivation and inspiration for each of us to perform our Duty in a manner worthy of the Trust of the American people and each other.
Throughout this paper, words or expressions in Italics have an operational meaning within the lexicon of the Army Profession. They must be commonly understood and consistently applied in the practice of our profession.
3-25. Being an Army professional starts with developing and sustaining a Professional Identity. Identity refers to one’s self-concept. Army Professionals must first self-identify with being a member of the Army Profession. That identity is formed and preserved in accordance with the individual’s competence, character, and commitment to the Army Ethic.
A-10. Professional Identity guides individual behavior at all levels. This identity is characterized by an ethos of striving for personal excellence in functional expertise such as infantry, logistics, or aviation. It is solidified as Army Professionals further identify with the goals and ideals of the Army and by an individual ethos of service before self.
Ref: AE Info Paper

10. Honorable Servants of the Nation – Professionals of Character
By oath, we support and defend the Constitution, subordinate to civilian authority, and obey the laws of the Nation and the orders of those appointed over us; we reject and report illegal or immoral orders or actions.
We take pride in honorably serving the Nation with integrity and demonstrating character in all aspects of our lives.
We recognize the intrinsic dignity and worth of all people, treating them with respect and compassion.
We demonstrate courage by setting the example for right conduct despite risk, uncertainty, and fear; and we candidly express our professional judgment to subordinates, peers, and superiors.
Honorable service: Our Noble Calling to Serve the Nation:
Devotion to Duty and conduct of Mission in a manner consistent with the Army Ethic and Army Values
Upholding the Army Ethic with moral courage, we conduct ourselves professionally, respect the dignity of all persons, and do what is right to stop unethical practices
Honorable Service
The Army exists for one reason: to Serve the Nation by supporting and defending the Constitution in a way that upholds the rights and interests of the American people
This is the basis for the Army Ethic which is the core moral framework that defines what it means to Serve Honorably
We strengthen our Honorable Service by living the Army Values
Ref: AE Info Paper

11. Professionals of Character
“Honorable Retaliation”
SSG Huntley describes losing his Platoon Leader to a sniper in Iraq. The Platoon later finds out where the sniper is living, and plans a deliberate raid to kill or capture him. SSG Huntley talks about his desire for vengeance and his doubt whether the Iraqi justice system would punish the sniper. He discusses the possibility of killing the sniper in his house regardless of whether or not he tries to surrender.
Video Case Study - CAPE Website:

12. Military Experts – Competent Professionals
We commit ourselves to do our duty, with discipline and to standard, putting the needs of others above our own, and accomplish the mission as a team.
We understand the mission may justly require taking the lives of others while courageously placing our own lives at risk.
We continuously advance our expertise in the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our chosen profession, seeking the truth, and striving for excellence through life-long learning and professional development.
Military Expertise: The design, generation, support, and ethical application of landpower, primarily in unified land operations, and all supporting capabilities essential to accomplish the Mission in defense of the American people.
Army Professionals have three critical tasks pertaining to the Army’s military expertise:
Continually developing expert knowledge and expert practices
Applying Army expertise under mission command
Certifying the expertise of Army professionals and organizations
Army professionals maintain the Profession’s expertise by:
Overseeing professional education and training activities essential to organizational learning to include production of military expertise related to the design, generation, support, and ethical application of landpower.
Using expertise to develop and certify individual professionals and units.
Ref: AE Info Paper

13. Competent Professionals
“Binding Wounds”
LT Ben Melton finds his platoon in a difficult position. During an engagement with insurgents after being fired upon, a Soldier in his platoon engaged a local national fleeing the area who appeared to have a pistol slipped in his belt. Moving to the severely wounded man, the platoon found no weapon.
Video Case Study - CAPE Website:

14. Stewards of the Army Profession – Committed Professionals
We uphold the standards of the profession and adhere to its values; we lead by example and hold ourselves and others accountable for decisions and actions.
We apply discipline in our use of the resources entrusted to us by the American people; we ensure our Army is well-equipped, well-trained, and well-led; and we care for and develop Soldiers, Army Civilians, and Families.
We develop and sustain Esprit de Corps and persevere, adapt, and overcome adversity, challenges, and setbacks.
Stewardship
Army leader special responsibilities to Our Profession and the American people
Ensure the present and future effectiveness of Our Profession
Complete missions with resources available
Provide candid advice and accurate assessments for future requirements
Stewardship is an essential aspect of Army relationships:
Army STEWARDS create and sustain positive command climates, and ensure present and future development and effectiveness of the Profession’s members and resources
RESULTS: Reinforced Trust among Army Professionals and with the American people, and enhanced Esprit de Corps within the Army.
Ref: AE Info Paper

15. Committed Professionals
“Caring for Our Own”
CSM Julie Guerra was the victim of sexual assault as a Private First Class. Her unit's leadership set a standard which she now uses to train and educate her leaders on how to handle these cases. She is sharing her story to help fellow Army Professionals better understand the needs of sexual assault victims and guide responses to this crime that undermines trust and tarnishes our Army Profession.
Video Case Study - CAPE Website:

16. Expectations for Trusted Army Professionals
Seek to discover the truth, decide what is right (ethical, effective, efficient), demonstrate the Character, Competence, and Commitment to act accordingly. 
Live by the Army Ethic in the conduct of the Mission, in performance of Duty, and in all aspects of life.
Uphold the Army Ethic (deter misconduct, stop unethical practice); develop subordinates, peers, and leaders (coach, counsel, mentor); and properly employ the resources entrusted to our care.
The Army Ethic explains the nature of Honorable Service for the Army, both as an institution and as a profession, in the accomplishment of the mission. It expresses the standard and expectation for all of us to make right decisions and to take right actions in the conduct of the mission, performance of Duty, and in all aspects of our lives.
The Army Ethic explains why we conduct ourselves morally and ethically, instead of just describing the what and how of professional service. It provides motivation and inspiration for each of us to perform our Duty in a manner worthy of the Trust of the American people and each other.
Throughout this paper, words or expressions in Italics have an operational meaning within the lexicon of the Army Profession. They must be commonly understood and consistently applied in the practice of our profession.
The Army Ethic emphasizes and informs Stewardship: caring for and developing subordinates, peers, and leaders in Character, Competence, and Commitment; safeguarding and maintaining property; and exercising appropriate and disciplined use of resources.
The Army Ethic guides the ethical design, generation, support, and application of landpower, including regulations, policies, programs, procedures, practices, and systems.
Living the Army Ethic inspires and strengthens our shared identity as Trustworthy Army Professionals, drives Character Development, and reinforces Trust -- among Soldiers, Army Civilians, Army Families, and with the American people.
Ref: AE Chapter Outline

17. Conclusion
Army Professionals Live by and Uphold the Army Ethic in performance of duty and all aspects of life, reinforcing Trust throughout the Army Profession and with the American people.
Army Professionals, through our character, competence and commitment, practice our profession, consistent with the Army Ethic, reflecting a shared understanding for Why and How We Serve in defense of the American people.
As Trusted Army Professionals, we are Honorable Servants, Military Experts, and Stewards of the people and resources entrusted to our care.
Learning Outcomes
Ref: AE Info Paper Vision

18. Learning Outcomes Recognize and be able to discuss:
Army Professionals Live by and Uphold the Army Ethic in the conduct of the mission, performance of duty and all aspects of life, reinforcing Trust throughout the Army Profession and with the American people.
Army Professionals, through our character, competence and commitment, practice our profession, consistent with the Army Ethic, reflecting a shared understanding for Why and How We Serve in defense of the American people.
As Trusted Army Professionals, we are Honorable Servants, Military Experts, and Stewards of the people and resources entrusted to our care.
The Army Ethic. Our professional ethic is expressed in law, Army Values, creeds, oaths, ethos, and shared beliefs embedded within Army culture. It inspires and motivates the conduct of Army Professionals -- Soldiers and Army Civilians -- who are bound together in common moral purpose. It expresses the standard and expectation for all of us to make right decisions and to take right actions at all times. It is the heart of our shared professional identity, our sense of who we are, our purpose in life, and Why and How We Serve the American people.
Vision. As members of the Army Profession, we practice our profession, consistent with the Army Ethic, reflecting a shared understanding for Why and How We Serve in defense of the American people. As Trustworthy Army Professionals, we are Honorable Servants, Military Experts, and Stewards of the people and resources entrusted to our care.
Ref: AE Info Paper Vision

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