Profession of Arms

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What are the four inescapable questions according to Col Nye?
  • -Can a reservist become a professional
  • -Does the American public respect military professionals
  • -Can all soldiers be professionals
  • -When is professionalism achieveable
Which of the following is one of the many reasons military service is a calling and not an occupation?
  • The officer corps puts honor and duty above monetary pursuits
Which of the following are criteria that Sam Huntington states as tests for fitness as a professional soldier?
  • -Motivated by love of craft and sense of social obligation
  • -Take responsibility for the military security of the state
  • -Become a manager of violence
  • Adhere to profession's corporate needs
Which one of the following helped contribute to the growth of military professionalism in Europe?
  • Rise of democratic ideals
Which of the following is criterion for a professional soldier according to Sam Sarkesian?
  • Professional interests must be the priority in life
Choose from the following the categories that Huntington used to describe the officer corps of the European armies from 1800.
  • -Competence and Espirit
  • -Education
  • -Advancement
  • -Staffs
Select from the following the criteria Morris Janowitz used to define the professional soldier.
-Believe that a successful military career is a continual process of work and education
  • -Live by the four tenets of professional honor
  • -Value the military as a profession
According to Huntington, the similarities between American military professionalism an European military professionalism are strong. In what aspect do they differ?
  • American military professionalism developed in part because of isolation from the civilian community
As Roger Nye said, there must be a bond of mutual trust between the military and the people it serves
  • True
Huntington says the distinguishing characteristic of a profession are its expertise, responsibility and corporateness
  • True
Which statement best reflects the basic concept of Air Force Leadership?
  • The mission and the people
Why is character important to good leadership?
  • Character is the bedrock on which the whole edifice of leadership rests
According to General Ridgway, which statement reflects why courage is important to good leadership?
  • Physical and moral courage can minimize fear and maximize sound judgment under pressure.
What do the words "duty, honor, country" mean to Gen Douglas MacArthur?
What you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.
Which of the following are specific responsibilities of the Air Force as set forth in Section 8062 of Title 10 of the US Code?
  • -Preserving the peace, security and providing defense
  • -Supporting national policy