Profession of Arms Center of Excellence AF Core Values Profession of Arms 19 AF Flight CC Course 14 Apr 2016 Carol Wall Curriculum Division

AF Core Values Profession of Arms Background Flying Training Culture Working Group Chartered by Brig Gen Cherrey, Deputy AETC/A2/3/10; report dated 2014 Assess gaps in leadership, institutional safeguards, and culture Flying training was focused solely on producing expertise in aviation skills Absence of engaged leadership at the squadron and flight levels Other observations not related to Flight CC Team made 16 recommendations overall 2

AF Core Values Profession of Arms Background cont’d Recommended classroom style course, administered by the operations group AETC staff in conjunction with 19 AF should be responsible for development of course curriculum Should address professionalism rather than simply “expertise” and leadership in the flying training environment Topics approved by Maj Gen Hecker, 19 AF/CC, summer of 2015 Oversight of progress by Recruiting, Education, and Training Oversight Council (RETOC) 3

AF Core Values Profession of Arms 19 AF Flight CC Course 2 Modules Professionalism Connecting Values to Mission Separating From the Herd Personal Bias Understanding Power Making the Hard Call Panel Commitment Technical OPRs/Awards EO PA MASS 4 Example Senior mentor (Sq CC) is present during both modules

AF Core Values Profession of Arms Workshop for 19 AF Flight CC Course 15.5 hours 4 modules Basic presentation fundamentals: questioning, listening, voice, body movement, lesson elements, activities Preparation for presenting a lesson from the Flt CC course Presenting to peers Flight CC Course specific Unit funded TDY to Randolph; Bldg 66 Four offerings 5-6 April April 3-4 May May 5

AF Core Values Profession of Arms Profession of Arms Center of Excellence “Laser-focused on infusing Air Force Core Values within the Profession of Arms” 6