WEBVTT 00:23.260 --> 00:26.940 As a department of the Air Force or DF 00:26.940 --> 00:29.100 civilian , you belong to a unique 00:29.100 --> 00:31.260 culture that defines and shapes your 00:31.260 --> 00:33.740 role in the profession of arms . The 00:33.740 --> 00:36.090 daf has a rich and distinct culture 00:36.090 --> 00:37.979 that is very different from other 00:37.979 --> 00:40.090 services and the civilian sector . It 00:40.090 --> 00:42.139 is neither better or worse , only 00:42.139 --> 00:44.580 different . And is developed naturally 00:44.580 --> 00:46.659 from its historic origins . It is 00:46.659 --> 00:48.715 through the process of understanding 00:48.715 --> 00:50.881 these origins and key elements of daff 00:50.881 --> 00:52.937 culture that civilians can recognize 00:52.937 --> 00:55.270 the valid reasons for these differences . 00:55.270 --> 00:57.437 Knowing who you are and where you come 00:57.437 --> 00:59.659 from affects how you behave and perform 00:59.659 --> 01:01.659 as a daff civilian . And to bolster 01:01.659 --> 01:03.659 your military professionalism , you 01:03.659 --> 01:05.659 must be aware of its most important 01:05.659 --> 01:07.659 elements . In this module , we will 01:07.659 --> 01:09.826 discuss daaf culture by addressing DOD 01:09.826 --> 01:12.900 civilian principles . Daft values . 01:13.870 --> 01:16.589 Daft culture in action across the 01:16.589 --> 01:18.811 entirety of the Department of Defense , 01:18.811 --> 01:20.867 there are basic principles that have 01:20.867 --> 01:22.589 remained consistent . Employee 01:22.589 --> 01:24.700 engagement , results-driven , honor , 01:24.700 --> 01:28.239 duty , and teamwork . These principles 01:28.239 --> 01:30.183 foster a supportive and productive 01:30.183 --> 01:31.961 culture and environment for DOD 01:31.961 --> 01:34.183 employees and leadership to work toward 01:34.183 --> 01:36.017 accomplishing the mission of the 01:36.017 --> 01:38.183 Department of the Air Force . To begin 01:38.183 --> 01:40.406 to understand the culture of the deaf , 01:40.406 --> 01:42.572 let's start by exploring the values of 01:42.572 --> 01:44.850 both the Air Force and the Space Force . 01:44.850 --> 01:46.850 Air Force core value are the common 01:46.850 --> 01:49.680 bond that unifies us all . An airman is 01:49.680 --> 01:51.839 a person of integrity , courage and 01:51.839 --> 01:53.895 conviction . They must be willing to 01:53.895 --> 01:55.895 control their impulses and exercise 01:55.895 --> 01:58.061 courage , honesty , and accountability 01:58.099 --> 02:00.099 in order to do what is right , even 02:00.099 --> 02:02.510 when no one is looking . Having service 02:02.510 --> 02:04.980 before self means professional duties 02:04.980 --> 02:07.410 take precedence over personal desires . 02:07.620 --> 02:09.676 Every airman is expected to have the 02:09.676 --> 02:11.779 discipline to follow rules , exhibit 02:11.779 --> 02:13.946 self-control , and possess respect for 02:13.946 --> 02:16.059 the beliefs , authority and worth of 02:16.059 --> 02:18.899 others . By striving for continual 02:18.899 --> 02:20.788 improvement in self and service , 02:21.050 --> 02:23.161 airmen show excellence in all we do . 02:24.539 --> 02:26.800 The key to exercising Mission command 02:26.800 --> 02:29.009 lies in Space Force's organizational 02:29.009 --> 02:31.199 values , known as the Four Seas . 02:32.250 --> 02:34.361 Guardians fulfill their commitment to 02:34.361 --> 02:36.472 the mission with great courage and in 02:36.472 --> 02:38.472 consultation with their character , 02:38.472 --> 02:40.417 which is described in the Guardian 02:40.417 --> 02:42.583 Spirit Handbook , as one's inner moral 02:42.583 --> 02:44.639 compass . And do so in a manner that 02:44.639 --> 02:46.639 strengthens connections rather than 02:46.639 --> 02:48.861 decrements them . The values of the DAF 02:48.861 --> 02:51.028 can be seen in a daily basis through a 02:51.028 --> 02:53.139 variety of the things that daf policy 02:53.139 --> 02:55.306 instructs us to follow . For example , 02:55.306 --> 02:57.361 our individualized development plans 02:57.361 --> 02:59.306 represent the value DAFF places on 02:59.306 --> 03:01.361 continual professional development . 03:01.361 --> 03:03.583 Our yearly performance management cycle 03:03.583 --> 03:05.750 is an example of how the DAFF puts its 03:05.750 --> 03:07.306 values of mission success , 03:07.306 --> 03:09.194 effectiveness , and feedback into 03:09.194 --> 03:12.309 concrete action . As a daff civilian , 03:12.500 --> 03:14.667 you support the deaf culture each time 03:14.667 --> 03:16.778 you participate in actions that align 03:16.778 --> 03:18.722 with the daff values and mission . 03:19.679 --> 03:21.679 Daf's value of making an engaging , 03:21.759 --> 03:24.240 positive , healthy , supportive work 03:24.240 --> 03:26.160 environment is expressed not only 03:26.160 --> 03:28.327 through some of the work actions we've 03:28.327 --> 03:30.438 discussed , but also the resources it 03:30.438 --> 03:32.271 provides to support our off-duty 03:32.271 --> 03:34.479 lifestyle . This includes things from 03:34.479 --> 03:36.690 providing gym access for free to 03:36.690 --> 03:38.579 maintain our physical health , to 03:38.579 --> 03:40.839 offering access to quality , convenient 03:40.839 --> 03:43.520 childcare . One way engagement is 03:43.520 --> 03:45.298 measured is through the Federal 03:45.298 --> 03:47.464 Employee Viewpoint survey . The survey 03:47.464 --> 03:49.409 results reflect federal employees' 03:49.409 --> 03:51.600 commitment to their work and serving 03:51.600 --> 03:53.919 American people . You will see this 03:53.919 --> 03:56.080 survey each year in your email . You 03:56.080 --> 03:58.000 may have already noticed that DAF 03:58.000 --> 04:00.278 personnel , both military and civilian , 04:00.360 --> 04:02.582 have certain expectations about what we 04:02.582 --> 04:05.470 do and how we behave . These are all 04:05.470 --> 04:08.039 examples of our culture in action . The 04:08.039 --> 04:10.160 first example is the expectations for 04:10.160 --> 04:12.720 our work attire . How we dress leads to 04:12.720 --> 04:15.410 a professional work environment . Even 04:15.410 --> 04:17.521 though we do not wear a uniform , our 04:17.521 --> 04:19.577 attire should correspond to military 04:19.577 --> 04:22.559 uniform . For example , dress blues 04:22.559 --> 04:24.519 equals business attire , and 04:24.519 --> 04:26.640 operational camouflage pattern equals 04:26.640 --> 04:29.480 business casual for civilians . How we 04:29.480 --> 04:31.750 address others is always with respect . 04:31.959 --> 04:33.903 Air Force , space force , and Daft 04:33.903 --> 04:35.989 civilians all have different ranks . 04:36.519 --> 04:38.741 Because military and civilian personnel 04:38.741 --> 04:41.040 work closely together every day , it is 04:41.040 --> 04:42.839 important that everyone has an 04:42.839 --> 04:44.950 understanding of each person's role . 04:45.279 --> 04:47.600 Rank is the how we distinguish levels 04:47.600 --> 04:50.279 of authority and responsibility . There 04:50.279 --> 04:52.600 is both a civilian and military rank 04:52.600 --> 04:54.839 structure . The Office of Personnel 04:54.839 --> 04:57.061 Management provides policy on a variety 04:57.061 --> 04:59.359 of pay plans and grades for most 04:59.359 --> 05:01.470 civilians in the federal government . 05:01.869 --> 05:03.591 Civilian grades classify their 05:03.591 --> 05:06.100 expertise and experience . The military 05:06.100 --> 05:07.933 also have a clear rank structure 05:07.933 --> 05:10.190 identifying scope of responsibility . 05:10.640 --> 05:12.720 The military rank structure is much 05:12.720 --> 05:14.887 easier to identify once you understand 05:14.887 --> 05:17.730 rank insignia . Take some time to learn 05:17.730 --> 05:20.410 Air Force and Space Force rank insignia . 05:20.820 --> 05:22.764 Daf customs are practices normally 05:22.764 --> 05:24.987 established by usage over a long period 05:24.987 --> 05:27.709 of time . Common acts of courtesy among 05:27.709 --> 05:29.880 all daa personnel aid in maintaining 05:29.880 --> 05:31.880 discipline and promoting the smooth 05:31.880 --> 05:33.760 conduct of affairs . Customs and 05:33.760 --> 05:36.119 courtesy sometimes differ from military 05:36.119 --> 05:38.359 to daft civilian , just like roles can 05:38.359 --> 05:40.192 also differ between military and 05:40.192 --> 05:42.839 civilians . Be sure to visit the chart 05:42.839 --> 05:44.561 with the roles of military and 05:44.561 --> 05:46.783 civilians and the symbols defining daft 05:46.783 --> 05:48.783 personality in the resources listed 05:48.783 --> 05:52.290 below . Just as we started the video 05:52.290 --> 05:54.290 with a quote , we would like to end 05:54.290 --> 05:56.401 with the same quote and invite you to 05:56.401 --> 05:58.649 spend some time exploring and learning 05:58.649 --> 06:00.871 about all of the topics covered in this 06:00.871 --> 06:01.160 video .