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Airman

enlisted person in the Air Force

Guardian

an enlisted person of one of the four ranks below sergeant

Airman characterisitcs

• leadership

• understanding of airpower

Guardian’s characteristics 

• principled public servants

• space-minded warfighters

• bold and collaborative problem solvers

Virtues

desired behaviors and characteristics that we must practice and demonstrate

USAF Core Values

Integrity First

Service Before Self

Excellence In All We Do

Integrity First Virtues

• Honesty

• Courage

• Accountability

• Humility

Integrity First Definition

Doing the right thing, all the time. Both thoughts and actions align with what is right. It is the foundation upon which trust is built and the moral compass that keeps us on the right path. 

Service Before Self Definition

Professional duties take precedence over personal desires. It is a servant mindset, a commitment that takes energy, dedication, and sacrifice. Embracing expectations and requirements of the profession of arms.

Service Before Self: Virtues

• Duty

• Loyalty

• Respect

Excellence In All We Do

Not perfection, but the continuous advancement of our craft and knowledge as Air Force professionals. It stems from a passion for continuous improvement and innovation to propel accomplishment and performance. Staying in ones best physical, mental, and moral shape.

Excellence in All We Do Virtues

• Mission

• Discipline

• Teamwork

The Guardian 4 Cs

• Character

• Commitments

• Connection

• Courage

Guardian 4 C-Character

• integrity, grit, honesty, authenticity, trustworthiness

• Accountability

Guardian 4Cs: Commitment

Pursuit of mastery of self, profession, domain

Guardian 4 Cs: Connection

Common purpose greater than ourselves, treat everyone with respect, stronger together, and leverage the best each has to offer.

Guardian 4Cs: Courage

Doing/saying what needs to be done/said. Hold to our convictions and recognizing power to choose, regardless of circumstance.

Five Program Learning Outcome (PLO) “The Big Goals”

• Leader of character

• Warfighter

• Effective communicator

• Strategic Minded Officer

• Discipline Professional

5PLO- Leader of Character

Leading with integrity and making ethical decisions

5PLO- Warfighter

Understanding doctrine, strategy, and the nature of war

Effective Communicator

Being clear, persuasive and purposeful

5PLO- Strategic Minded Officer

Knowing our values, systems, and global challenges

5PLO- Disciplined Professional

Meeting standards and living the core values daily

Airman’s Foundational Competencies

“The Tools”

Airman’s Foundational Competencies “The Tools”

• Developing Self

• Developing Others

• Developing Ideas 

• Developing Organizations

Important Foundational Competencies

• Flexibility

• Digital Literacy

• Fostering Innovation

• Change Management

• Strategic Thinking

Leader of Character Framework

Own (pursuit of your identity) → Engage (Purposeful experiences) → Practice (Habits of thoughts and actions) → A Leader of Character (lives honorably, lifts others, elevates performance)

Airman Leadership Qualities

• Executing the Mission

• Leading People

• Improving the Unit

• Managing Resources

SLO

Subordinate Learning Outcomes “The Smaller Steps”