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Understanding Dynamic Subordinancy: Insights from "Caine Mutiny"

This overview explores the concept of Dynamic Subordinancy as illustrated in "Caine Mutiny". It emphasizes the importance of the followership role in military settings, detailing ten essential rules for effective followership. Key characters like Lt. Commander Queeg and Lt. Stephen Maryk highlight the complexities of command and dissent. The discussion includes proactive strategies for enhancing boss-subordinate relationships, advocating personal responsibility, and maintaining integrity, which is crucial for military effectiveness and public trust.

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Understanding Dynamic Subordinancy: Insights from "Caine Mutiny"

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  1. Dynamic Subordinancy “Caine Mutiny”

  2. Overview • Dynamic Subordinancy • Viewing Followership Role • Ten Rules of Followership • Techniques and Delivery of Military Dissent

  3. Dynamic Subordinancy • 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

  4. Cast of Characters • 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

  5. Viewing Followership Role • Job • Boss/Subordinate Relationship • Responsibility for Ourselves

  6. Integrity “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. Gabriel Chief of Staff, US Air Force (CSAF), 1982-1986 AFDD1-1

  7. 10 Rules of Followership • Suggestion implementation • Keep boss informed • Fix problems as they occur • Honest day’s work • Don’t blame boss • Don’t fight boss • Use initiative • Accept responsibility • Tell truth & don’t quibble • Do homework

  8. Military Dissent • Techniques • Establish Preconditions • Evaluate the Issues • Delivery • Control Your Emotions • Chain of Command • Write Dissent Down • Provide Support (facts) • Solution

  9. Summary • Dynamic Subordinancy • Viewing Followership Role • Ten Rules of Followership • Techniques and Delivery of Military Dissent

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