“Caine Mutiny”

Dynamic Subordinancy

• Dynamic Subordinancy• Viewing Followership Role• 10 Rules of Followership• Techniques of Military Dissent

Overview

• Definition: Taking responsibility for ourselves & our actions while taking the opportunity to create win/win situations for ourselves & our bosses

• Your Role– Take active steps to strengthen relationship– Enhance support in organization

Dynamic Subordinancy

• Lt Commander Queeg: Captain of U.S.S. Caine• Lt Stephen Maryk: Executive Officer (second in

command)• Lt Thomas Keefer: Communication Officer• Ensign Willis Keith: Asst Communications Officer• Lt Cmdr DeVriess: Former captain of U.S.S. Caine• Lt Greenwald: Defense Counsel for Lt Maryk

Cast of Characters

Viewing Followership Role

• Job• Boss/Subordinate Relationship• Responsibility for Ourselves

“Integrity is the fundamental premise for military service in a free society. Without integrity, the moral pillars of our military strength, public trust, and self-respect are lost.”

General Charles A. GabrielChief of Staff, US Air Force (CSAF), 1982-1986

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Integrity

• Don’t blame boss• Don’t fight boss• Use initiative• Accept responsibility• Tell truth & don’t

quibble• Do homework

• Suggestion implementation

• Keep boss informed• Fix problems as they

occur• Honest day’s work

10 Rules of Followership

• Techniques– Establish Preconditions– Evaluate the Issues

• Delivery– Control Your Emotions– Chain of Command–Write Dissent Down– Provide Support (facts)– Solution

Military Dissent

• Dynamic Subordinancy• Viewing Followership Role• 10 Rules of Followership• Military Dissent

Summary