Name of code
Ethics of the Defence Forces [Kaitseväe eetika]
Originator of code
Republic of Estonia Defence Forces
Country
Estonia
Original language
Estonian
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Public institutions
Main frame of accountability
Public
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Procedural
Diversity
No
AI/automation
No
The “Ethics of the Defence Forces” has been developed by the Defence Forces of the Republic of Estonia and it applies to all members of the Defence Forces. The values highlighted include honesty, bravery, expertise, loyalty, cooperation, and openness. Openness has been explained as meaning openness to communication, support for multi-directional information flow, openness to be able to communicate and willingness to represent the defence force within the competence of the individual.
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