| Term | Definition |
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| Colonel Roger Nye's four inescapable questions concerning the social scientists' criteria for a professional soldier. | 1. Can all soldiers be professionals – No 2. Can a reservist – Yes 3. When is a profession achievable – approx 8 years 4. Can a military professional win the respect of the public – (yes) |
| Explain the relationship which must exist between soldiers and the people they serve according to Colonel Roger H. Nye. | People need the military to provide for the defense of the nation. Military needs people to provide for their needs – strong bond of trust required |
| Explain Sir John Hackett's "unlimited liability" clause and how it makes the military different from other professions. | Commitment to the mission that may include being killed, captured or be wounded |
| Describe Samuel Huntington's three distinguishing factors of professionalism in the officer corps. | 1. Expertise – manager of large scale violence 2. Responsibility – Service to Nation 3. Corporateness – Common Bond and Cohesion |
| Summarize how Huntington's criteria of military professionalism need to be updated. | Include reservists, Technology enables all ranks to manage a larger part of the violence, Many that don't "manage the violence" must still be professionals (ie support, mobility...) |
| Explain how Sir John Hackett's view on professionalism differed from Samuel Huntington's. | Professionalism is demonstrated by an individual's dedication to the mission, warrior spirit, and determination to achieve excellence |
| State the two fundamental elements of the Air Force leadership. | 1) Mission 2) People |
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