ACA Core Values Benchmarks for behavior and leadership

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ACA Core Values Benchmarks for behavior and
leadership

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Topic Learning Objective

• Describe the concept of the Core values and
  explore ways in which they apply to the your
  personal life and as a Cadet.

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What is a Value?

• Based on our beliefs
• Guides our actions and judgement
• Acceptable truths in society

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Core Values

• Honor
• Courage
• Commitment

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Honor

• A keen sense of ethical conduct
• I am the sort of person who
• Behaves with honesty, responsibility, and decency
  on and off duty
• Takes responsibility for my own actions
• Keeps my word
• Does not lie, cheat or steal
• Respects the human dignity of others
• Has the strength to resist negative peer pressure
• Rejects violence as a way of solving problems
• Does not abuse others to get ahead
• Comes to the aid of those in need
• Genuine, not phony

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Exercise

• Discuss with your partner how you would use the
  application of honor in your position as a Cadet
  NCO.5 Minutes

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Honor

• Treats people equally and with fairness
• Takes responsibility for my people
• Keeps my word
• Truthful and honest, no matter the outcome
• Resists ends justify the means outlook
• Acts in the spirit of my oath of office
• Embodies decency and personal integrity
• Knows my people and takes care of them
• Has the moral courage to speak up when necessary

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Courage

• Mental or moral strength to resist opposition,
  danger, or hardship
• I am the sort of person who
• Has the moral strength to carry out my
  responsibilities promised under oath seriously
• Proud to be an American
• Loyal to the Cadet Corps, country, and the
  Constitution
• Knows and values our nations history
• Has the courage to step forward when faced with
  adversity
• Has strength of mind and spirit to confront
  danger with personal bravery

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Exercise

• Discuss with your partner how you would use the
  application of courage in your position as a
  Cadet NCO.5 Minutes

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Courage

• Promotes the safety, professional and well-being
  of other
• Contributes to a climate which allows all people
  to work to the maximum potential in an atmosphere
  of mutual respect, free of bigotry and harassment
• Accountable, held to the highest standards of
  personal conduct
• Inspires peers and subordinates to face danger

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Commitment

• The state of being obligated or emotionally
  compelled
• I am the sort of person who
• Studies and works hard to become proficient in my
  profession
• Is a team player who respects the contributions
  of others
• Takes pride in doing a good job
• Looks to seniors for help in growing as a
  professional
• Takes initiative, does not shirk responsibility
• Reliable, strives for my personal best
• Demonstrates courage, dedication, enthusiasm, and
  courtesy
• Maintains healthy, physically fit, and drug-free
  lifestyle

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Exercise

• Discuss with your partner how you would use the
  application of commitment in your position as a
  Cadet NCO.5 Minutes

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Commitment

• Committed to pursuing continuous professional
  proficiency
• Motivates juniors to similar dedication
• Provides opportunities for the professional
  growth of juniors
• Promotes teamwork and camaraderie
• Professional coach and mentor
• Fosters pride in the accomplishment of a job
• Encourages initiative and enthusiasm

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Core Values
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Navy Core Values - Summary

• Honor
• I will bear true faith and allegiance...
• Courage
• I will obey the orders
• Commitment
• I will support and defend...

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Questions?