DAF Leadership Development
True or False:
Air Force Leadership is a statement of principles and beliefs. It is Authoritative and directive.
False, Air Force Leadership is Authoritative, BUT NOT directive.
See DAF Leadership PowerPoint slide 4
Name 3 Early Warning Signs for Suicide Prevention
1) Increased substance/alcohol abuse, 2) Disparaging talk/lack of purpose, 3) Anxious/Agitated, 4)Sleeplessness or Sleeping all the time, 5) Feeling trapped, 6) Expressed hopelessness, 7) Withdrawn, 8) Uncontrolled anger or rage, 9) Reckless behavior(s), 10) Dramatic mood swings, 11) Similar sentiment expressed on social media
See Suicide Prevention PowerPoint Slides 4 and 5
What are the DAF Core Values?
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in all we do
True or False:
In the Air Force you are free to exercise any religion or to observe no religion at all.
DoDI 1300.17, Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services:
The Department of Defense places high value on the rights of members of the Military Services to observe the tenets of their respective religion or to observe no religion at all. It protects the civil liberties of its personnel and the public to the greatest extent possible, consistent with its military requirements.
Name each of the five stages of team development.
Polite: Team members are getting acquainted, sharing values, and establishing basis for the team.
Why We’re Here: Team members want to know the team’s goals and objectives.
Bid for Power: Conflict rises as team members struggle for leadership.
Constructive: An attitude change takes place. Members are willing to change their ideas and team spirit starts to build.
Esprit: The team feels high morale and intense group loyalty.
True or False:
Leadership is the art and science of influencing and directing Airmen and Guardians to understand and accomplish the DAF mission
FALSE, Leadership is the art and science of MOTIVATING, influencing, and directing Airmen and Guardians to understand and accomplish the DAF mission
See DAF Leadership PowerPoint Slide 7
TRUE OR FALSE:
"Talk of wanting to hurt or kill themselves" is an early warning sign in reference to suicide prevention
False, that is an IMMEDIATE warning sign in reference to suicide prevention.
See Slide 6 of the Suicide Prevention PowerPoint
What are the core values of the Space Force?
Character, Courage, Connection, and Commitment
Commanders are not responsible for "Chaplain Service Programs." They are treated separately because chaplains must be impartial.
Commanders are responsible for Chaplain Service Programs
See religious accommodations PowerPoint slide 5
In this stage of Team Growth, attitudes change to focus on group collaboration. The leader solicits ideas to keep creativity high.
CONSTRUCTIVE
See Team Building Powerpoint - Slides 11 & 12
Name 5 of the Leadership Competencies:
Executing the mission, Initiative, Adaptability, Leading People, Inclusion and teamwork, Emotional intelligence, Communication, Managing Resources, Stewardship, Accountability, Adaptability, Improving the unit, Decision-making, and Innovation
-See DAF Leadership PowerPoint Slides 16 and 17
What are the 3 D's (realistic intervention options)
•Direct – intervention is based on your observations
•Delegate – asking someone else to intervene/help you (Chaplain, Supervisor)
•Distract – divert attention away from feelings of isolation or hopelessness
See Slide 8 - Suicide Prevention PowerPoint
MISSION, DISCIPLINE, and TEAMWORK are the virtues that demonstrate which Core Value?
EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO.
Mission – A complex undertaking requiring a focus encompassed with operations, product, and resource excellence
Discipline – Commitment to uphold the highest of personal and professional standards
Teamwork – Recognizing the interdependency of every member’s contributions towards the mission and strive for organizational excellence
See Powerpoint slide 12
Religious accommodation requests should be approved, except when precluded by what:
Adverse impacts on: Military readiness, unit cohesion, standards, or discipline
See Religious Accommodation PowerPoint, Slide 4
What are the Characteristics of an effective team?
•Empowerment
•Teamwork
•Purpose
(ETP - Eat Tasty Pie)
See PowerPoint slide 16 - Team Building
What are the four DAF Leadership Competencies?
Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas, and Developing Organizations
See DAF Leadership PowerPoint Slide 14
In regards to Suicide Prevention, what is the ACE model? (what does A.C.E. stand for?)
ASK, CARE, ESCORT
See the Suicide Prevention Student Reader
DUTY is a virtue that demonstrates "Service Before Self." What are the other two virtues?
•Loyalty – Commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than ourselves - demonstrated by helping each other act with honor
•Respect – Treating others with dignity and valuing them as individuals
See PowerPoint slide 10 - USAF Core Values Powerpoint
Chaplains' four official duties include?
1) Impartially advise commanders regarding religious accommodation
2) Provide pastoral care to help commanders care for their people
3) Implement programs of religious support
4) Adhere to the tenets of their religious faith
Religious Accommodations PowerPoint Slide 5
During this Stage of Development, "membership is closed"
ESPRIT
The abilities of a leader CAN BE IMPROVED through deliberate use of force development, built from what 3 things?
Education, Training, and Experience
See DAF Leadership PowerPoint Slide 6
This is a "sense of belonging. A sense of feeling seen and heard, and knowing that others care and will be there in a time of need."
What is "connectedness"
See Suicide Prevention Student Reader
What are the virtues that demonstrate one truly values integrity?
Honesty – This is the only way to preserve the trust we hold so dear with each other and with the population we serve
Courage – Willingness to take personal and professional risks, make decisions that may be unpopular, and to admit to our mistakes
Accountability – Maintain transparency, seek honest and constructive feedback, and take ownership of actions and decisions
See PowerPoint Slide 8 - DAF Core Values
In reference to Religious Accommodation, what is the "appropriate referral agencies" (in order... start to finish)
Chain of Command, Chaplain Service, Equal Opportunity Office, JAG, Inspector General
See Religious Accommodation PowerPoint Slide 7
During this Stage of Development, productivity is very low and there is low group identity, hidden agendas start to arise.
WHY WE'RE HERE