Chapter 2 - Ethos, Values & Standards

Question 1

The RAF Mission statement:

‘An ___, ____ and ____ Air Force that, person for person, is ____ __ ____ and that makes a ____ __ ___ ______ in support of the __ ____ ____’

Answer 1

Agile, adaptable and capable,

Second to none,

Decisive air power contribution,

UK Defence Mission.

Question 2

The RAF is tasked with providing… to meet the… often in…

Answer 2

Air power

UK’s defence requirement

Demanding and dangerous circumstances.

Question 3

All personnel in the RAF share the same characteristic ___, ___ and ____ and abide by the same high standards of ____.

This is the essence of what it means to be an ___ and ___ member of the RAF.

Answer 3

Spirit, ethos and values.

Behaviour.

Effective and valued.

Question 4

The Armed Services exist to:

Answer 4

Defend the UK and it’s interests.

Question 5

The reputation of the RAF has been built in three things:

Answer 5

1) outstanding professionalism
2) outstanding personal standards
3) our continuing ability to do our job in extremely demanding situations

Question 6

Air power requires our personnel to often be the ___ ___ of military personnel on the ground, sustaining the operation in ____ and often ____ ______ for long periods of time.

Answer 6

First wave.

Difficult, hostile locations.

Question 7

To meet difficult operational challenges we must have ____ and ____ in each other.

Answer 7

Confidence and trust.

Question 8

The RAF needs people who:

1) respond….
2) aspire to….
3) share a sense of….
4) understand and live by….

Answer 8

1) respond positively to the demands.
2) aspire to excellence.
3) share a sense of duty and commitment.
4) understand and live by our collective values.

Question 9

Define Ethos.

Answer 9

The characteristic spirit of a culture or community.

Question 10

People very rarely have the same values but those within the RAF need to adhere to a ___ __ _____ and ___ in order to breed the _____ and ____ in each other that are vital within the RAF.

Answer 10

Set of principles

Rules

Confidence and trust

Question 11

Core values are the values by which we…. and aspire to….

Answer 11

Lead our lives

Develop within others

Question 12

4 core values within the RAF

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Answer 12

Respect

Integrity

Service before self

Excellence

Question 13

RAF values have a ____ ____ and are the basis of our ___ ______ ____.

____ is crucial to maintaining ethos.

Answer 13

Unifying purpose, war fighting spirit.

Leadership.

Question 14

Value - Respect

Respect for yourself and others combined with a sense of pride. Putting the needs of others first, without prejudice or discrimination.

Name the two types of respect.

Answer 14

Self respect - having a proper sense of your own dignity and integrity.

Mutual respect - respect for others no matter what. Sometimes governed by law e.g. Geneva Convention

Question 15

Values - Integrity

The courage to do what is right in all circumstances.

Name the 3 main principles:

Answer 15

Moral courage - having the conviction to do what you believe is right even if unpopular, dangerous and has high personal cost.

Honesty - dishonesty = breakdown of trust between comrades = reduced unit effectiveness.

Responsibility - acknowledging duty and acting accordingly. Leaders must show fairness and consistency.

Question 16

Values - Service before self

Service is an act of selfless commitment, willingness to put others above ourselves. Ultimately laying down your life for others.

Name the 4 main constituents of service:

Answer 16

Physical courage - risking our own or others lives in the use of deadly force.

Loyalty - primary loyalty to the Crown. Loyalty to subordinates and leaders.

Commitment - to service and Nation at all times, placing their needs above our own.

Teamwork - working together with all aspects of the Service and civilian counterparts.

Question 17

Values - Excellence

Striving for excellence at all times will ensure the RAF continues to improve and develop.

Name the 3 main facets of excellence:

Answer 17

Personal excellence - each member must strive to achieve & maintain the highest professional and personal standards.

Discipline - most effective discipline is self discipline. Clearly understand rules. On and off duty.

Pride - confidence in yourself and RAF.

Question 18

Behaviour in public

3 main points to remember:

Answer 18

1) be an ambassador for the RAF
2) be polite at all times
3) maintain goodwill of the public

Question 19

Forbidden behaviour

Forbidden behaviours result in full investigation and could lead to administrative or disciplinary action, or even a custodial sentence & dismissal from the RAF.

Name the 9 behaviours:

Answer 19

1) victimisation
2) intimidation
3) bullying
4) harassment
5) drug and alcohol misuse/abuse
6) gambling
7) money lending
8) adultery in the service community
9) entertainment of the opposite sex in single accommodation (during phase 1&2 training)

Question 20

Service Test

‘Have the actions or behaviour of an individual adversely impacted or are they likely to impact on the efficiency or operational effectiveness of the RAF’

The RAF has the power to take admin action on individuals who have brought the service into disrepute. RAF won’t interfere in personal life unless it’s to maintain which 3 things?

Answer 20

1) service discipline
2) team cohesion
3) operational effectiveness