W 102 the chain of command goals fillin the blanks with the grade and name of each person in your chain. Air force is the worlds preeminent force in air, space and cyberspace. The original 1997 united states air force core values handbook aka the little blue. Aug 28, 2015 the original little blue book, air force core values has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover.
Presented as the little blue book, the former air force chief of staff discussed a climate of. The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is. Air force historical support division books special. Integrity first integrity is simply doing the right thing, all the time, whether everyone is watching or no one is watching. In the air force of tomorrow, as in the air force of today, these stated and practiced values must be identical. A history of valuesrelated initiatives in the air force. Courage to stand up and do the right thing, regardless of the consequences. The next evolution of the little blue book moves beyond the core values to provide airmen with instant access to the core values, codes and oaths that guide airmen in their service in the profession of arms. Its a good place to pick up the interview i did last week with the air force chief of staff, gen. The air force is bringing back its little blue book as standard issue for new airmen.
During the early 90s, the air force made the transition from regulations to. Little blue book pace profession of arms center of excellence. If you havent read the air force s the little blue book on our core values, it is truly a great place to start learning more about them. The air force is bringing back its little blue book. Airmans little black book full of usefull information throughout their career. Adherence to standards, specifically those listed in air force instruction 11 air force standards, is required by all airmen. Oct 23, 2006 our core values, completely and unabbreviated, are. Integrity first service before self excellence in all we do when the little blue book came out in 1997, i was a flight commander and tasked to study the core values and brief them to my flight members. The original little blue book, air force core values, has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. Part i read the air force blue bookcore values section. It is important to understand the values that guide an organization and its members. Aug 27, 2015 the original little blue book, air force core values has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. If you havent read the air forces the little blue book on our core values, it is truly a great place to start learning more about them. Thoughts on the air force core values mcconnell air.
The air force gives us the definitions, but essentially these words mean what you believe them to mean. They are the common bond among all comrades in arms, and they are the glue that unifies the force and ties us to the great warriors and public servants of the past. Jan 24, 2014 in 1983, the air force published air force regulation 301, air force standards. The core values exist for all members of the air force family officer, enlisted, and civilian. Air force to go beyond the call of duty to get the job done. Book was published to introduce the air force core values to the air force. Air force core values the challenge continues vance. Little blue book air force district of washington display. This book is a basic guide to the air force core values and defines integrity first as the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. The pocket copy of air force standards will be standard issue for new airmen. Pace was first established in 2015 with the charge to develop air force personnel with a professionalism mindset, character and core values to enhance the effectiveness of organizations across the air force. Revisit your little blue book, whatever that should be, and refresh your mind and soul. The air force values provide the expectations and standards that all air force people are expected to display every day.
Afi 11, air force standards, updates the little blue book to encapsulate this. Our standards of conduct define how airmen should behave when interacting with others and when confronting challenges in the environment in which we live and work. The little blue book whoever you are and wherever you fit on the air force team, this is your basic guide to the air force core values. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. I still have my original copy of the little blue book i was given in the reserve officer training corps that provides a detailed breakdown of the core values, and for years i have strived to live accordingly. The little blue book is the primary means for resolving disputes over the core values and their application, while air force doctrine explains the relationship. The pamphlet, published in january of 1997, entitled united states air force core values and nicknamed the little blue book, is one of the air forces lead weapons aimed at insuring the air forces core values are indeed core to its members. Adherence to core values is understood to be absolutely essential to the proper and successful.
The air force is bringing back its little blue book as standard issue for new. Embody air force core values in all we do beale air force base. One of the first things we were told to learn were the air force core values. Exhibiting the highest levels of technical skill and a boundless.
Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in. We maintain that distinction by maintaining our objective of global vigilance, reach and power and remaining true to our vision statement. L 201 the core values the warrior spirit comes down to doing the right thing. A small pamphlet titled, united states air force core values, 1 january 1997.
The core values integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do tell us the price of admission in to the air force, according to air force core values, jan. Air force is dedicated to achieving excellence in everything we do. United states air force core values, 1 january 1997. Mar 15, 20 why is it that integrity is our first and most important core value. It is the cornerstone for all that is moral and just in our society. While the general theme of the blue book series was the us air force in southeast asia vietnam, there are blue books covering many air force topics of interest. The air force will continue to reinforce its core values in all aspects of its education and training. The core values are much more than minimum standards.
A profession of arms the little blue book first, we must understand that our chosen profession is that of a higher calling, in which we hold ourselves to higher standards. Through shared values, key capabilities and upholding our airmans creed. Followership and the air force core values peterson air. Initially formed as a part of the united states army on 1 august 1907, the usaf was established as a separate branch of the u. Over time, as ive watched the air force, these core values have. The united states air force usaf is the aerial warfare service branch of the united states armed forces. These blue book studies are only available in electronic format. We have to hold ourselves and our colleagues to account at all times. Whether something fit within the construct created by these values was a valid query by anyone at any level and in any direction. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Such links provided are consistent with the stated purpose of this dod web site. He talks about core values the ideals that all airmen are supposed to live. The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is now owned by the profession of arms center of excellence. Air force, but more importantly a framework for approaching life and all of our different roles to be better men and women and support those we.
Jun 28, 20 its a good place to pick up the interview i did last week with the air force chief of staff, gen. Jun 04, 2017 for a period of time, the core values were a constructive fixture of air force life, and perhaps even the cultural bedrock they were intended to become. Through shared values, key capabilities and upholding our airmans creed, we continue to achieve our. Fulfilling these responsibilities is an important part of your contribution to the air force mission and thats why we have core values. In 1983, the air force published air force regulation 301, air force standards. If you are new to the air force, it might seem a little peculiar for someone to tell you what your. The us air force core values are not rules, theyre what we are.
Taking the air force core values to a professional level. I expect everyone to demonstrate the air force values at all times at home, at work, and when deployed. Our air force core values serve as our compass and provide the fortified foundation of our service. It is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. The goal is to provide one hundred percent of the total force with core values. Secaf, csaf, cmsaf present new little blue book air. This is a decent analogue for what has become of the air forces core values.
Broken into three fundamental values, the core values were originally released in the 1997 air force core values handbook or the little blue book. Thoughts on the air force core values mcconnell air force. Ronald fogelman spelled out the united states air force core values integrity first, services before self and excellence in all we do. Somewhere along the way we have lost site of our core values. Introduction what were going to talk about today and why goal to highlight the importance of virtues and character strengths timeframe communicate how much time this is expected to take part i read the air force blue bookcore values section. There are four reasons the service recognizes the air force corevalues as fundamental to its people. Many of the studies were later expanded into books.
This is the do the right thing even when no one is looking part. The core values, integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do, tell us the price of admission in to the air force, according to united states air force core values, jan. Our core values, completely and unabbreviated, are. Air force to bring back little blue book as standard issue. Remember, leadership is practiced at all levels simply by displaying our air force core values. Borrowing from the air force, cap has identified four core values to guide every cadet and officer. Because air force core values are such a big part of who we are as airmen, we owe it to ourselves to bring our understanding of these core values beyond an amateurs perspective to a professionals perspective. Aug 15, 2011 our air force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do, have been part of our official air force lexicon since january 1997 when the air force first published the united states air force core values pamphlet a. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and morale, welfare and recreation sites, the department of the air force does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Most of us have had the air force core values instilled in us since we came through basic military training or its officer equivalent. Air force integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do unite all air force warriors in the common pursuit of victory. Everyday our peers, subordinates, leaders and customers look to us for service, guidance and leadership. It has since been adapted to include not only the core values, but also the oaths and codes that guide airmen in their service and renamed americas air force. Oddly enough, they werent explained to me from a higher perspective.
Air force core values the challenge continues vance air. Presented as the little blue book, the former air force chief of staff discussed a climate of ethical corrosion within the service which had contributed to highly publicized scandals and fatal accidents. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The profession of arms center of excellence, pace, helps the air force develop better people, better airmen, better leaders. We all have our own personal values that we hold true. Book was published to introduce the air force core.
These words underscore the commitment of every proud member of the u. The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is now owned by pace. The afhsd was then know as the usaf historical division liaison office and, later, as the office of air force history. The air force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do, are not just a way to support our country and the u. Are we good stewards of the air force core values as we provide them with superior service. Afi 11, air force standards, updates the little blue book to encapsulate this information. This first of the three core values, like the other two, is engrained into us in bmt, if not first in the life we led before the military. You know what it means to be an airman you feel it and live the core values.
Aug 22, 2014 most of us have had the air force core values instilled in us since we came through basic military training or its officer equivalent. The small, bound copy of air force instruction 11, an outline of air force standards and regulations, had been standard issue until it was phased out in the 1990s to save money. Living the air force core values the beacon march arb. Whoever you are and wherever you fit on the air force team, this is your basic guide to the air. They remind us what it takes to get the mission done. Integrity is the very fiber of all core values, without it all other core values cannot prevail. The worlds greatest air forcepowered by airmen, fueled by innovation. Aug 27, 2015 the original little blue book, air force core values, has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. Jun 05, 2015 the air force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do, are not just a way to support our country and the u. Better yet, focus on chapter three of the little blue book, which says, you dont need to be a commander in order to be a leader and leadership from below is at least as important as leadership from above. Upon entering the air force, airmen are taught right from the start the entry fee. Force, cap has identified four core values to guide every cadet and officer. Our air force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do, have been part of our official air force lexicon since january 1997 when the air force first published the united states air force core values pamphlet a.
Armed forces on 18 september 1947 with the passing of the national security act of 1947. Fogleman as the key to the services health and character, the three principles integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do were designed to give airmen. United states air force core values pamphlet, otherwise referred to as the the little. Csaf airman to airman the little blue book youtube. In this module, well take a look at our core values and how they impact mission. Theairforcerequiresahighlevelofprofessionalskill,a24houra daycommitment,andawillingnesstomakepersonalsacrifices. I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. Handbook united states air force auxiliary civil air. To serve proudly and capably, our commitment to our cause must be unbreakable. Why is it that integrity is our first and most important core value.