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

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

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

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

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.

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.”

“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?

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

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