George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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U.S. NAVY CORE VALUES To accomplish the command mission we must have the courage of conviction and stand up for what is right. We must listen to co-workers and subordinates — value their input so that the mission may be accomplished efficiently and safely. Behaviors representative of the Navy's Core Values of honor, commitment, and courage have a direct impact on morale which certainly affects the command mission, and creates a culture where quality can thrive and human dignity is assured. Honor. Commitment, and Courage are more than human rules of behavior. They are deeply rooted in the heritage which has made this country great. Personal and professional conduct must always reflect the sacred trust of our nation. They demonstrate who we are and guide our performance. conduct, and decisions every mi nutf rimr aKl end rn must be aware of their importance as positive role models of ethical Because we represent the Navy to the public, we must also adopt 1 fTfoi r£fe o ji « ertakings as well as in our personal, off-duty lives. and straightforwardness of HONOR - A keen s conduct; INTEGRITY - legal, or mental obligat selves in the highest honest and truthful in honest recommendat new ideas and delive integrity, taking resp ethical responsibilitie behavior or even the professional and persoi Americans. COMMITMENT capacity to function or devel a part, to the efficiency of the helps create quality environment teamwork. “I will obey the orders... Acco SPONSIBILITY - moral. . we will: conduct our-and subordinates; be avy; be willing to make personnel: encourage icompromising code of exceed our legal and lay. Illegal or improper are accountable for our have to serve our fellow COMPETENCE - having done by several, each doing PLE - reinforces personal worth, and is an integral component of remand respect up and down the chain of command; care for the safety, professional, personal, and spiritual well-being of our people; show respect toward all people without regard to race, religion, or gender; treat each individual with human dignity; be committed to positive change and constant improvement: exhibit the highest degree of moral character, technical excellence, quality, and competence in what we have been trained to do. The day-to-day duty of every Navy man and woman is to work together as a team to improve the quality of our work, our people, and ourselves. COURAGE - mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship: LOYALTY -faithful to a cause, ideal, custom, or government; PATRIOTISM - selflessness for country; VALOR -strength of mind or spirit that enables one to encounter danger with firmness. “I will support and defend... Accordingly, we will: have courage to meet the demand of our profession and the mission when it is hazardous, demanding or otherwise difficult; make decisions in the best interest of the Navy and the nation, without regard to personal consequences: meet the challenges while adhering to a higher standard of personal conduct and decency; be loyal to our nation by ensuring the resources entrusted to us are used in an honest, careful, and efficient way. Courage is the value that gives us moral and mental strength to do what is right even in the face of personal or professional adversity.

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