Developing Core Values

This activity will address module outcome 3. Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
• Describe how leaders develop, build, and use a core set of values (CO4)
This assignment is due before the end of Module 2.
In this course, you will write several reflective papers. They are reflective because in addition to being based on your readings and research, you will be asked to finish each paper with a paragraph or two about how the assigned topic applies to you and what experiences you have had. It is important to understand the material but equally as important to how you can use it.
Write a 2–3 page reflective essay on how a leader develops, builds, and uses a core set of values that is inclusionary.
• Consider the challenges, potential solutions, and proposed approaches to accomplishing such a task. Your answer should address both peacetime and during conflict. Base your position/argument on research, including examples that illustrate your position/argument.
• Your final paragraph of the paper should focus on your reflections about the topic and what you may have experienced in your own work or life or how the material applies to you.
Module 2: Learning & Assessment Activities
During this module you will:
Read:
• Required
o Module 2: Module Notes: Military and American Societal Values
o Module 2: Module Notes: Values of the Military
o U.S. Army. (n.d.). The Army Values (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Retrieved from http://www.army.mil/values/
o Secretary of the Navy. (n.d.). Department of the navy core values charter (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Retrieved from http://ethics.navy.mil/content/corevaluescharter.aspx
o U.S. Marine Corps. (n.d.). Principles and values (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Retrieved from
http://www.marines.com/history-heritage/principles-values
(Note: The United States Marine Corps has the same Core Values as the U.S. Navy)
o U.S. Air Force. (n.d.). Vision: It’s our promise to protect (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Retrieved from http://www.airforce.com/learn-about/our-values/
o U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). United States Coast Guard Core Values and Creed (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site.. (Creed is on FAQ page under the heading “History, Heritage, & Traditions.” Retrieved from https://www.history.uscg.mil/Frequently-Asked-Questions/
o DODLive. (n.d.). America’s Military – A profession of arms. Retrieved from
http://www.dodlive.mil/index.php/2012/02/americas-military-a-profession-of-arms/
o Center for the Army profession and ethic combined arms center (TRADOC). (2010, October). Army: A profession of arms (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [PDF, File Size 3.19MB]. Retrieved from
http://cape.army.mil/repository/ProArms/Army%20Profession%20of%20Arms,%20v19,%2007OCT10,%20low%20resolution.pdf
o U.S. Air Force. (n.d.). America’s Air Force a profession of arms (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [PDF, File Size 4.51MB]. Retrieved from
http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-150826-047.pdf
o United States Navy. (2015). Professionalism, leader development key to future (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site.. Retrieved from
http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=87319
o Willeford, SGM J.D. (2014, September). What is a military professional? (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Retrieved from
https://www.mca-marines.org/gazette/2014/09/what-military-professional
View:
• Required
o U.S. Army TRADOC. (2011, February 11). Army profession of arms (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. [Video File, 7 minutes 58 seconds]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC–Q-9asEg&feature=youtu.be
o U.S. Army TRADOC. (2010, July 9). 1 of 3: Gen. Dempsey discusses the Army profession (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site., June 2010 [Video File, 9 minutes 43 seconds]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa425Q8zKiI&feature=youtu.be
o U.S. Army TRADOC. (2010, July 9). 2 of 3: Gen. Dempsey discusses the Army profession (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site., June 2010 [Video File, 10 minutes 14 seconds]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcVHwpqsLf8
o U.S. Army TRADOC. (2010, July 9). 3 of 3: Gen. Dempsey discusses the Army profession (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site., June 2010 [Video File, 3 minutes 20 seconds]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLwosxwxhHc
o DoD News. (2013, January 31). Joint Chiefs Chairman Speaks to Coast Guard Cadets (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. [Video File, 1 minute 9 seconds]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uibSUIFve-s