Defence Ethics Programme

Question 1

What are the principles of ethics in order of precedence?

Answer 1

1. Respect the dignity of all persons
2. Serve Canada before self
3. Obey and support lawful authority

Question 2

What are the obligations of the Ethics Programme?

Answer 2

1. Integrity:We give precedence to ethical principles and obligations in our decisions and actions.
2. Loyalty:We fulfill our commitments in a manner that best serves Canada, DND, CF.
3. Courage:We face challenges(Physical/Moral)
4. Honesty:We are truthful in our decision and actions
5. Fairness:We are just and equitable in our decisions and actions.
6. Responsibility:We perform our tasks with competence, diligence and dedication.

Question 3

Define Ethics

Answer 3

Provides moral principles governing or influencing conduct (right or wrong)

Question 4

Define Ethos

Answer 4

Characteristic spirit and beliefs of community, people, system, literary work, or person

Question 5

Define Military Ethos

Answer 5

• Embodies the SPIRIT that binds the mil profession together
• Expressed through members’ CONDUCT
• Clarifies how mbrs express unique mil ID
• Establishes ETHICAL FRAMEWORK for conduct of all activities + mil ops

Question 6

What does Military ethos intended to?

Answer 6

• Establish TRUST between CF & society
• Guide DVPMT of leaders
• Create desired mil CULTURE
• Establish basis for pers. policy & DOCTRINE
• enable professional self-regulation
• assist in resolving ETHICAL CHALLENGES

Question 7

Ethics in the Defence Ethics Program is concerned with what?

Answer 7

• Determining right+wrong
• Defining the principles+obligations that govern right action
• Being a person of integrity
• Choosing to do what is right

Question 8

What are the 3 Ethos components of the Cdn Military Ethos?

Answer 8

(Beliefs+expectations about mil services):Accept unltd liabilities, fighting spirit, teamwork, discipline
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(Cdn values, expectation+beliefs): demographics principles,rights +freedom, dignity of all persons,obey lawful authority
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Cdn military values: Duty, Loyalty, Integrity, Courage

Question 9

What are the Cdn Military Values giving to the Institution?

Answer 9

Sustaining the Ethos (Institutionalization), and the goal of this is to perform duty with HONOUR.

Question 10

What are the different types of Ethical Dilemmas?

Answer 10

• Uncertainty Dilemma: right thing not clear
• Competing Values Dilemma: 2 or more core obligations in conflict
• Harm Dilemma: every option cause harm

Question 11

What is the decision making process?

Answer 11

1. Perception
2. Evaluation
3. Decision
4. Implement
5. Learning
   * *Always feedback between 1 and 6**

Question 12

What is needed from CF Pers?

Answer 12

• Ethical decision making
• Ability to analyze circumstances
• Being accountable

Question 13

What does institution must provide?

Answer 13

An ethical environment!!