FIRSTTERM AIRMANS CENTER Every Airman a Force Multiplier

FIRST-TERM AIRMAN’S CENTER Every Airman a Force Multiplier The Enlisted Force Structure (AFI 36 -2618) Brought to you by: AFMentor. com

Overview Every Airman a Force Multiplier • • • Purpose of Force Structure Affect on the Mission Three Tiers Enlisted Leadership Levels Airman Responsibilities Airman Tier Responsibilities Specific Airman Responsibilities Knowledge of References Wrap up 2

Purpose of Force Structure Every Airman a Force Multiplier • What is the purpose of the Enlisted Force Structure? • Building Blocks for Success • Stable Career Structure • Specifies Responsibilities by Rank • Enables Mission Accomplishment 3

Affect on the Mission Every Airman a Force Multiplier • Mission Impact • Without it, there is no foundation for good order and discipline • Establishes rules of enlisted hierarchy and clearly defines roles of each tier • Establishes rank structure and responsibilities 4

The Foundation Every Airman a Force Multiplier All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten By Robert Fulgham • • • Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don't take things that aren't yours. Say sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. • Live a balanced life. 5

The Foundation Continues Every Airman a Force Multiplier Force Structure Simply All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Basic Training • Chain of Command • Core Values • Customs & Courtesies • Follow Orders • Followership • Leadership • Learn/Know your job • Physical Training • Timely • Wingman Concept 6

Three Tiers Every Airman a Force Multiplier • Airman Tier: AB – AMN – A 1 C – SRA - Apprentice, Worker, Journeyman (Backbone Of The Work Force) • NCO Tier: SSGT – TSGT - Craftsman, Supervisor (Frontline Supervisors/Highly Skilled Technicians) • SNCO Tier: MSGT – SMSGT – CMSGT - Craftsman, Supervisor, Manager and Superintendent (Managers – Anything & Everything) 7

Enlisted Leadership Levels Every Airman a Force Multiplier • Three levels: - Tactical: - Operational: - Strategic: step-by-step nuts and bolts action “Getting Your Hands Dirty” day-to-day operational approach “Telling You How To Get Dirty” the big picture plan (future) “Why You Will Be Getting Dirty” 8

Enlisted Force Structure Every Airman a Force Multiplier ? ? ? Where do I fit into all this? ? ? 9

Airman Tier Responsibilities Every Airman a Force Multiplier • Accept/execute all duties, instructions responsibilities & lawful orders in a timely manner (FOLLOW ORDERS) • Be an effective follower (FOLLOWERSHIP) • Place duties & responsibilities ahead of personal gains/desires (CORE VALUES) • Issue lawful orders to Airmen junior to you to accomplish the mission (CHAIN OF COMMAND) • Maintain highest level of personal readiness to meet Air and Space Expeditionary Force mission requirements (KNOWLEARN YOUR JOBPT) 10

Specific Airman Responsibilities Every Airman a Force Multiplier • Airman Basic: - Primarily in a learning capacity - Strive to attain technical proficiency - Perform basic tasks under close supervision - Adapting to requirements of the military - Acquiring knowledge of customs & courtesies - Acquiring knowledge of AF standards All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Basic Training 11

Specific Airman Responsibilities Every Airman a Force Multiplier • Airman: - Still in a learning capacity - Expected to understand/conform -- military standards -- customs & courtesies - Must maintain OJT & Upgrade Requirements - Gained some job proficiency at basic tasks - Requires significant supervision and support 12

Specific Airman Responsibilities Every Airman a Force Multiplier • Airman First Class: - Continued Mentorship To Grow Technically & Professionally - Fully Comply With Air Force Standards - Devote Efforts To Mastering AFSC Skills (5 Lvl) - Effective Team Member 13

Specific Airman Responsibilities Every Airman a Force Multiplier • Senior Airman: - Used as a skilled technician and trainer - Begin developing supervisory and leadership skills through: - OJT / Mentoring - PME - CCAF - Become an effective first line supervisor - Operate at the tactical level 14

Knowledge of References Every Airman a Force Multiplier • All Airmen should be familiar with: • • • UCMJ Military Standards The Mission & History Of The AF / Your Unit Drill & Ceremony Procedures AF Protocol • Customs And Courtesies • AF Promotion Programs • BTZ • Enlisted Assignment Systems • Awards & Decorations Programs • Professional & Unprofessional Relationships 15

Wrap-up Every Airman a Force Multiplier • As an Airman--you have an awesome responsibility • NCOs, SNCOs and Officers rely heavily on your performance--so does our nation! • You are a part of the best Air Force the world has ever known--built primarily by your corps! • Be proud every day of the stripes you wear, and never let complacency set in--people are watching! 16

Summary Every Airman a Force Multiplier • • • Purpose of Force Structure EFS Affect on the Mission Three Tiers Airman Responsibilities NCO Responsibilities SNCO Responsibilities Enlisted Leadership Levels Airman Tier Responsibilities Specific Airman Responsibilities (AB/AMN/A 1 C/SRA) Knowledge of References Wrap up 17

Force Structure Simply Put True? ? ? Every Airman a Force Multiplier All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Basic All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Training • • • Chain of Command Core Values Customs & Courtesies Follow Orders Follower Ship Leadership Learn/Know your job Physical Training Timeliness Wingman Concept By Robert Fulgham • • • Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don't take things that aren't yours. Say sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life. 18

Enlisted Force Structure Every Airman a Force Multiplier QUESTIONS? ? ? 19