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Show COMMENTARY -> TIMES £. November 29, 2007 The culture of responsible choices 4k CoRC has a lot to do with individual actions, but also rings true in a group. 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron commander CoRC, initially conceived as a way to OUTHWEST ASIA — As we make counter destructive behaviors of alcohol and drug abusej has the potential for a our way through and complete a much wider scope. Wingman Week here, I thought it fitting to share some thoughts on the Let's examine the three key words of wingman concept and the concept of the CoRC and place them in perspective for Culture of Responsible Choices, or CoRC. us as airmen. The wingman concept was born in the CULTURE — this is our set of ideas, war-torn skies over Europe during the values, methods, tactics that we as airmen First World War, where it was quickly all have in common and sets us apart from learned flying solo against the enemy others. had dangerous consequences on both the RESPONSIBLE — Webster uses offense arid defense. Having a wingman words like: answerable, accountable meant there were two sets of eyes for something in one's control or power, having the capacity for moral decisions. — better than one; twice the firepower; CHOICE — the right or opportunity someone to watch your vulnerable rear to make a selection from a variety of sector, your "six" or 6-o'clock position, options. when pressing an attack; a friendly face to stay with and protect as a damaged What does this mean to airmen and aircraft, or wounded pilot limped back what are we trying to achieve? We toward friendly lines. are trying to create a group of people dedicated to the nation's defense that Fm glad the Air Force made a when given the opportunity, will make the concerted effort in recent years to take right and smart decision in line with our this concept out of the operations realm and bring it into bur daily lives as airmen. values of integrity, service and excellence for the good of the mission and the nation. The concept in combat makes perfect sense, but it also makes sense in our We are trying to get every airman everyday lives and as we accomplish the to think through his or her actions and more mundane day-to-day operations anticipate the good and bad consequences, then act in the best interest for his or her — airmen taking care of airmen. A more recent addition to the wingman concept is personal safety and in the execution of the mission. Applying CoRC to everyday life the CoRC. COMMENTARY BY LT. COL. TIMOTHY COGER TIMES S \\W-kl\ SIIKC 10-iH 'tlltop Times Editorial Staff: Lie Ci/ter... Standard-Examiner publisher Andy Howell -...Standard-Examiner 1 • , managing editor TomBusielberg Hilltop Timesz editor Miidi Shaw.-.',?.- Military affairs reporter Dovdtims: Editorial and news items are due by noon on the Friday prior to the ' Thursday print date. To submit news item* e-mail hJHtoptimejOstandard.net or call 629-5250. For advertising, call 625-4300, The Hilltop Times is published by Ogden Publishing Corp. in cooperation with Hill Air Force Base. Ogden Publishing is a private company in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force and is solely responsible for the content and advertising. Contents of the Hill Top Times are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Air Force. The appearance of advertisements in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Air Force. 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Here are some common examples of applying CoRC: not driving too fast for conditions, wearing seatbelts, using proper personal protective equipment when doing a job, following technical data, following regulations and instructions. It really comes down to thinking before acting and anticipating the effects of personal actions, not only for yourself, but those around you. CoRC principles, applied by supervisors and leaders will reap tremendous benefits as we accomplish our demanding missions too. Leaders, make the right and smart decisions for your fellow airmen that will not endanger any of them or the ability to accomplish the mission. The benefits can be improved efficiency, preservation of mission essential assets, both materiel and personnel. In theory, if each and every wingman applies CoRC effectively we can drastically reduce negative consequences that befall too many of our airmen. 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