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Learn to Lead says being paid is not what makes a professional. Which is one of its three marks?

Putting the community's interest above your own.

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  1. Putting the community's interest above your own ✔
  2. Holding the highest rank in the unit
  3. Earning more money than others

Why: A professional puts the community first, has special skills and knowledge, and follows an ethical code. Leaders try to show all three by leading by example.

Huh, didn't know that: Learn to Lead says CAP's Core Value of volunteer service shows that CAP members think of themselves as professionals.

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Why did the cadet iron her uniform the night before? She wanted to be a pressing professional.
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Answer: Putting the community's interest above your own. A professional puts the community first, has special skills and knowledge, and follows an ethical code. Leaders try to show all three by leading by example.

  1. Learn to Lead Volume 2, Chapter 4, Professionalism (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    First, professionals must have a habit of putting the community's interest above their own.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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