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Every Airman a Force Multiplier

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Enlisted Force Structure(AFI 36-2618)

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Overview

• 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

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Purpose of Force Structure

• What is the purpose of the Enlisted Force Structure?

• Building Blocks for Success

• Stable Career Structure

• Specifies Responsibilities by Rank

• Enables Mission Accomplishment

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Affect on the Mission

• 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

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The Foundation

All I Ever Really Needed to Know I All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in KindergartenLearned 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.

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The Foundation Continues

Force Structure Simply

All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Basic TrainingBasic Training

• Chain of Command• Core Values

• Customs & Courtesies• Follow Orders• Followership• Leadership

• Learn/Know your job• Physical Training

• Timely• Wingman Concept

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Three Tiers

• Airman Tier: AB – AMN – A1C – SRA

- Apprentice, Worker, Journeyman

• NCO Tier: SSGT – TSGT

- Craftsman, Supervisor

• SNCO Tier: MSGT – SMSGT – CMSGT

- Craftsman, Supervisor, Manager and

Superintendent

(Backbone Of The Work Force)

(Frontline Supervisors/Highly Skilled Technicians)

(Managers – Anything & Everything)

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Enlisted Leadership Levels

• 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”

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???Where do I fit into all this???

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Airman Tier ResponsibilitiesAirman Tier Responsibilities

• 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 (KNOW\LEARN YOUR JOB\PT)

• Accept/execute all duties, instructions responsibilities & lawful orders in a timely manner

• Be an effective follower

• Place duties & responsibilities ahead of personal gains/desires

• Issue lawful orders to Airmen junior to you to accomplish the mission

• Maintain highest level of personal readiness to meet Air and Space Expeditionary Force mission requirements

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Specific Airman ResponsibilitiesSpecific Airman Responsibilities

• 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 All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Basic TrainingLearned in Basic Training

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Specific Airman ResponsibilitiesSpecific Airman Responsibilities

• 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

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Specific Airman ResponsibilitiesSpecific Airman Responsibilities

• 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

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Specific Airman ResponsibilitiesSpecific Airman Responsibilities

• 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

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Knowledge of References

• 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

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Wrap-upWrap-up

• 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!

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Summary

• 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/A1C/SRA)• Knowledge of References• Wrap up

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Force Structure Simply Put True???

All I Ever Really Needed to All I Ever Really Needed to Know I LearnedKnow I Learned in Basic in Basic

TrainingTraining

• Chain of Command• Core Values• Customs & Courtesies• Follow Orders• Follower Ship• Leadership• Learn/Know your job• Physical Training• Timeliness• Wingman Concept

All I Ever Really Needed to All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Know I Learned in

KindergartenKindergarten 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.

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