Military Professionalism - United States Air Force Academy
Military Professionalism - United States Air Force Academy
Military Professionalism - United States Air Force Academy
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loyalty and respect becomes interpreted publicly as ideological agreement that contradicts<br />
their true professional judgment. Civilian control of the military does not mandate open<br />
support, or even silent acquiescence, to the partisan views of the military’s civilian<br />
masters.<br />
England, Gordon. Directive 5122.05. Office of the Secretary of Defense, Sept. 5,<br />
2008.<br />
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/512205p.pdf<br />
Following Gen. McChrystal’s negative comments about the administration, which were<br />
published in Rolling Stone, the DOD directed attention towards Directive 5122.05, which<br />
was published in 2008. This Directive gives the Assistant Secretary of Defense for<br />
Public Affairs (ASD(PA)) the sole release authority for official DOD information to news<br />
media in Washington. The ASD(PA) will coordinate all media activities through<br />
appropriate public channels. This directive serves to limit the comments that active duty<br />
officers can make publicly.<br />
Garamone, Jim. Gates Emphasizes Media Engagement Rules. Washington, D.C.:<br />
American <strong>Force</strong>s Press Service, July 8, 2010.<br />
http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=59954<br />
Sec. Gates released a memo to DOD military and civilian employees reiterating<br />
preexisting guidance concerning how DOD employees should interact with the media.<br />
Gates notes that he has lost commanders in Afghanistan due to their missteps in dealing<br />
with the media and has had to reprimand others for speaking out inappropriately on<br />
sensitive foreign policy issues. He hopes that this reminder will improve how DOD<br />
communicates with the public through the media.<br />
Gurney, David H. and Jeffrey D. Smotherman. “An Interview with Michael G.<br />
Mullen.” Joint <strong>Force</strong> Quarterly 54 (3rd Quarter 2009): 7-11.<br />
http://www.ndu.edu/press/lib/images/jfq-54/1.pdf<br />
Adm. Mullen stated, “The military must remain apolitical and must always observe,<br />
indeed hold sacred, the principle of civilian control of the military. We execute policy.<br />
We do not make it or advocate for it. That said, I realize my role is advising policy as<br />
Chairman, but that advice is always private. And once the decision is made, we move out.<br />
That’s what our military does, and we do it well.”<br />
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