THE ENLISTED FORCE Overview Enlisted Force Foundation US

THE ENLISTED FORCE

Overview • • Enlisted Force Foundation US Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution World War II The Career Force CMSAF and SEAs The Enlisted Force Structure General Responsibilities Enlisted Education

Enlisted Force Foundation • Organization • • • Used Many Ranks From 1775 Adopted British Army & Navy Concepts with Minimal Changes Professional Military Names • Names Use For Ranks Go Back Several Centuries • • • Soldier: a person who serves in military for pay Sergeant: comes from Latin word, serviens Insignia • • First US Military Insignia Used During Revolutionary War By Order of Then General George Washington

The Career Force • • Changing American Society’s Perceptions Internal Changes • • Doolittle Board Structure • • 55/45 Policy 55% Career & 45% First Term

US Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution • Beginnings • • Need to Bolster Military Aviation Army Signal Corps WWII • • Need for Technical Skills Enlisted Pilot Program

Force Management • • • Airman Career Program WAPS TOPCAP

NCO Duties and Status • • • Work Without Supervision Understand Complex Job Related Problems Train Subordinates

SMSgt and CMSgt • • • Opened Up Promotions Promote Highly Qualified NCOs Eased Promotion Stagnation (Korean Hump)

CMSAF and SEA • Following Tradition of USA and USMC • • • USAF Created CMSAF, Oct 1966 Chief Paul Airey Became First CMSAF, Apr 67 SEA Position Created in 1970 • • Fill Communication Gap btw CMSAF and MAJCOMs Title Formally Changed to Command CMSgt on 1 Nov 98

The Enlisted Force Structure • Philosophy • • • Provide Consistent, Well-defined Expectations and Standards Opportunity for Growth for All Airmen Reflect Air Force Core Values

Purpose of Enlisted Force Structure • • • Provide an Enlisted Force Structure to Best Meet Mission Requirements Defines Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations for Each Enlisted Rank Provide a Common, Stable Enlisted Career Structure

Senior NCO Tier • CMSgt • • SMSgt • • • Highest Air Force Enlisted Superintendents and Managers Provide Senior Enlisted Leadership Operational Leaders Continue Professional Development MSgt • • Transition from Technical to Operational Leaders MSgt(s) Should Enroll in & Complete AFSNCOA Correspondence Course

NCO Tier • TSgt • • • Organizational Technical Experts Provide Sound Supervision and Training SSgt • • • Highly Skilled Technicians Supervisory and Training Responsibilities Develop Supervisory Competence

• Sr. A • • Expected to Master Skills in New Career Field AMN • • Transition to Role as an NCO AIC • • AMN Tier Understand & Conform to Military Standards AB • • Apprentice Acquiring & Demonstrating Knowledge of Military Customs, Courtesies, Traditions, and AF Standards Learning Military and Technical Skills

General Responsibilities • All Airmen Must: • • • Accept/Execute all Duties, Lawful Orders, & Responsibilities in a Timely Manner Maintain Highest Level of Personal Readiness Be Deployment Ready if Postured So Actively Support AF Policy of Zero Tolerance for Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Be Alert to Detect People Who May be Exhibiting Suicidal Behavior

References NCOs Must Be Familiar With • • • UCMJ, Manual For Courts Martial; Do. D 5500. 7 R, Joint Ethics Regulation; & AFPD 36 -29, Military Standards Mission & History of AF Mission and Unit of Assignment Customs & Courtesies AF Promotion Program (AFI 36 -2502, Airman Promotion Program) Enlisted Assignment System Air Force Awards and Decorations Program

Enlisted Education • The College for Enlisted PME • • ALS NCOA AFSNCOA Civilian Education/CCAF

Summary • • Enlisted Force Foundation US Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution World War II The Career Force CMSAF and SEAs The Enlisted Force Structure General Responsibilities Enlisted Education