Chapter 5 Discipline
Chapter 5: DISCIPLINE
1. Definition.
a. According to the dictionary, discipline is:
1. Training that is expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.
2. Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training.
3. A systematic method to obtain obedience.
4. A state of order based upon submission to rules and authority.
5. To train by instruction and control.
b. Discipline is a learned behavior. It is much more than blind obedience and punishment. Rather, it is a state of order and obedience that is a result of regulations and orders. You must be disciplined to achieve your goals. Discipline is training that develops, molds, strengthens, or perfects mental faculties and character. It involves placing group goals above your own, being willing to accept orders from higher authority, and carrying out those orders effectively. Part of the job of a cadet is to make their fellow cadets aware of the purpose and meaning of discipline.
2. Types of Discipline.
a. Self Discipline. Self discipline is a willing and instinctive sense of responsibility that leads you to know what needs to be done. Getting to work on time, knowing the job, setting priorities, and denying personal preferences for more important ones all measure how self disciplined you are. This is the highest order of all disciplines because it springs from the values you use to regulate and control your actions. The ideal situation is to motivate cadets to willingly discipline themselves, and exercise self control and direction to accomplish the task.
b. Task Discipline. Task discipline is a measure of how well you meet the challenges of your job. Task discipline requires that you have a strong sense of responsibility to do your job to the best of your ability.
c. Group Discipline. Group discipline means teamwork. Since most jobs in CAP require that several people work effectively as a team, group discipline is very important.
d.
1. Definition.
a. According to the dictionary, discipline is:
1. Training that is expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.
2. Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training.
3. A systematic method to obtain obedience.
4. A state of order based upon submission to rules and authority.
5. To train by instruction and control.
b. Discipline is a learned behavior. It is much more than blind obedience and punishment. Rather, it is a state of order and obedience that is a result of regulations and orders. You must be disciplined to achieve your goals. Discipline is training that develops, molds, strengthens, or perfects mental faculties and character. It involves placing group goals above your own, being willing to accept orders from higher authority, and carrying out those orders effectively. Part of the job of a cadet is to make their fellow cadets aware of the purpose and meaning of discipline.
2. Types of Discipline.
a. Self Discipline. Self discipline is a willing and instinctive sense of responsibility that leads you to know what needs to be done. Getting to work on time, knowing the job, setting priorities, and denying personal preferences for more important ones all measure how self disciplined you are. This is the highest order of all disciplines because it springs from the values you use to regulate and control your actions. The ideal situation is to motivate cadets to willingly discipline themselves, and exercise self control and direction to accomplish the task.
b. Task Discipline. Task discipline is a measure of how well you meet the challenges of your job. Task discipline requires that you have a strong sense of responsibility to do your job to the best of your ability.
c. Group Discipline. Group discipline means teamwork. Since most jobs in CAP require that several people work effectively as a team, group discipline is very important.
d.