1. Discipline Objectives Describe the importance of discipline Explain how drill instills discipline

2. 2 Role of discipline in the military Basic function of the military: protect the country Success requires highly disciplined member Military discipline: mental attitude & state of training –Leads to obedience and proper conduct in all conditions

3. Discipline Level –Determines unit performance –Determines survival in combat Scene 11

4. Quick Write-Discipline (pg 50-52) #1 Provide a scenario when you have observed where discipline was required

5. 5 Drill training Once necessary for musket warfare. Teaches basic principles of discipline, leadership, & teamwork –act in unison –respond instantly to words or commands –belonging & esprit de corps –instill self-discipline Watch Silent Drill Team- #3 Identify three characteristics of this team.

6. Self discipline “The first and best victory is to conquer self.” -Plato, Philosopher “Talent w/o discipline is like an octopus on roller skate. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.”

7. “The best time to plant a tree is twenty-five years ago…the second best time is today.” -Nursery in Canada Plant the tree of self-discipline in your life today… What areas in your life do you need discipline?

8. In the AFJROTC, ______________________can contribute to the feeling of esprit de corps a. uniform dress b. drill c. common responsibilities d.all the above D

9. Review Describe the importance of discipline –Discipline requires the mental attitude & state of training that renders innate obedience & proper conduct under all conditions –Automatic discipline can only be achieved through discipline Explain how drill instills discipline –leads to obedience & proper conduct in all condition. –Drill and other regulations teach cadets to act in unison. –Teamwork –Discipline is needed to carry out the mission efficiently and w/o hesitation Why is discipline critical in the Air Force –Determines how a unit performs –Critical to success in combat