FIRST-TERM AIRMAN’S CENTER

1. FIRST-TERM AIRMAN’S CENTER The Enlisted Force Structure (AFI 36-2618)

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. The Foundation All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in KindergartenBy 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.

6. The Foundation Continues 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

7. Three Tiers (Backbone Of The Work Force) (Frontline Supervisors/Highly Skilled Technicians) (Managers – Anything & Everything) • 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

8. 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”

9. Enlisted Force Structure ???Where do I fit into all this???

10. Airman Tier Responsibilities • 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 • 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)

11. Specific 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 Learned in Basic Training

12. Specific 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

13. Specific 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

14. Specific 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

15. 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

16. Wrap-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!

17. 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

18. Force Structure Simply Put True??? All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Basic Training • 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 Know I Learned in KindergartenBy 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.

19. Enlisted Force Structure QUESTIONS???