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| (in a military environment) requires individuals to be answerable or accountable for the people and resources entrusted to them |
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| Article 1 of the Geneva Convention |
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| Persons taking no active part in hostilities, including members of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause, shall in all circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction founded on race, color, religion or faith, sex, birth or wealth, or any other similar criteria. |
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| - The Law of Armed Conflict states |
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| NONCOMBATANTS -- These people include medical personnel, chaplains, POWs, wounded and sick, shipwrecked, parachutists escaping disabled aircraft, and civilians. NONCOMBATANTS are NOT legal targets. A noncombatant poses no military threat to us. Therefore, there is no military necessity (principle I) in targeting them. |
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| There’s a duty as soldiers. We have orders, we have to follow them and that supersedes everything else.” |
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Set a personal example for fellow DoD employees
Perform all official duties to facilitate Fed Government efficiency and economy
Report suspected violations of ethics regulations |
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| - Principles of Ethical Conduct |
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Loyalty to Constitution, laws and ethical principles above private gain
No conflicts of financial interests
No improper use of information to further private interests
Honest effort in performance of duties
No unauthorized commitments or promises
No use of public office for private gain
Impartial, no preferential treatment
Conserve Federal property
No outside employment/conflicts with official duties
Disclose waste, fraud and abuse
Do not use rank or position to further private interest
Prohibited from commercial solicitation and sale to Junior ranking personnel (exception one-time basis for house, vehicle, etc.)
Solicitation for contribution to gifts must be voluntary
Must pay for all personal financial obligations in timely manner
Must be careful of accepting gifts from organizations wishing to do business with DoD
Can’t conduct any gambling activities on government property
The use of government facilities, property, or manpower for other than official use is prohibited
You may not use “Inside Information” for personal gain
Avoid activities of organizations which are incompatible with your government position
Can’t use your position or rank to endorse a commercial product
Outside employment, which is incompatible with your government duties is prohibited. |
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| - Ethic’s Counselors Role |
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Ethic’s Counselor – AN ATTORNEY
No attorney-client privelidge
Must so advise before any communications
Must report suspected JER violations
Written guidance will help keep you out of trouble |
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| The capacity to produce effects on others |
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| The degree of actual change as a result of power |
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Is the power of knowledge
Followers may have more expert power than leaders in some situations |
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Refers to the influence one has due to the strength of relationship between the leader and followers
Often takes time to develop |
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| One’s formal or official authority |
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| The potential to influence others due to one’s control over desired resources |
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| The potential to influence others due through the administration of negative sanctions |
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