Introduction RESTRICTED Doing the right thing is good and doing the right thing for the right reasons with the right goal is better. People of character should possess the desire to act ethically in all situations.
Aim To equip NCOs with knowledge on ethical behaviour in our organisation RESTRICTED
Objective RESTRICTED To develop the base of knowledge and understanding how NCOs in their leadership role assist in the growth and development of Lesotho Defence Force aligning with Military Ethics.
Learning Points
DEFINATIONS
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Why the establishment of military ethics? RESTRICTED
Factors promoting professionalism and Ethical behaviour
Cont; RESTRICTED Trust :Trust is a support to professionalism and ethical behaviour.it creates environment where subordinates feel safe and respected. It has to be : Between leaders, soldiers and Army civilians Between army professionals Between army members, their families and the army itself Between the army and the population
Cont, RESTRICTED Social Trust – the confidence individual have in the reliability ,integrity and fairness of others within their society. It is a glue that holds communities together fostering team work and cohesion and sense of belonging. Trust between soldiers Trust between leaders and soldiers Trust between soldiers and cilivilian Trust between soldiers and families and the command
Military core values RESTRICTED Loyalty : being devoted to your country, bearing true faith to the constitution. Duty: fulfilment of obligation Respect: respect your colleagues ,leaders, seniors and juniors. Selfless service : putting the welfare of the nation ,the arm and you subordinates before yourself. Honour : Integrity : always try to do what is morally and legally right. Personal courage : Face fear with courage