Unprofessional Relationships
Define unprofessional relationships
Causes actual or reasonable perception of facoritism, partiality, or unfairness
Improper use of grade/position for personal gain or demonstrates the abandonment of organizational goals for personal interests
Creates an actual or reasonably foreseeable adverse impact on good order, discipline, authority morale, or command's ability to accomplish its mission
What is critical thinking?
The process of thinking carefully about a subject or idea, without allowing feelings or opinions to affect you
Thoughts are mutually supporting and make sense
Logic
A "gut check" to avoid personal interests, ego, and unjustified assumptions
Fairness
What are the effects of unprofessional relationships on unit cohesiveness?
Negatively affects morale, good order and discipline, respect for authority, and unit cohesion
What is the difference between a statement and an argument?
Argument - Reason for a conclusion (Why you think that)
A gateway standard and relevant to all others
Clarity
The most important pieces of an argument or issue
Significance
What are the prohibitions related to unprofessional relationships for officers?
Gamble with enlisted members
Lend money to or borrow money from enlisted members
Share living accommodations with enlisted members
Engage in business enterprise with enlisted members, or solicit sales to/from enlisted members
Engage in sexual relations with or date enlisted members
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Fact - Something true, can be proven, is objective, and verifiable. (What we know)
Opinion - A belief that a person has formed on a topic or issue that is subjective and cannot be verified (What we think)
Accuracy
Addresses various interpretations of an issue
Breadth (Point of View)
A type of unprofessional relationship between an officer and enlisted member which violates the customary bounds of acceptable behavior and prejudices good order and discipline, discredits the armed services, or brings disgrace or dishonor of the officer involved.
What is the difference between objective and subjective claims?
Objective - Factually true or false, independently of what people think (same picture)
Subjective - Factually true or false, depending on what you think (different lens)
Helps refine informaton
Precision
Evaluates what's most related to the issue
Relevence
Article 134
Takes people's will, belief, thinking, and psychology as direct combat targets, and seeks to affect decision-making and actions by changing the opponent's cognition
Addresses the complexities of an issue
Depth "Root Cause"
What are the nine intellectual standards?
CAP RBF LSD
Clarity, Accuracy, Precision
Relevance Breadth Fairness
Logic Significance Depth