Air Force Leadership

General John P. Jumper, Former CSAF “Leaders do not appear fully developed out of whole cloth. A maturation must occur to allow the young leaders to grow into the responsibilities required of senior institutional leaders and commanders.”

Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1 Foundational Doctrine Statements Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership Components of Air Force LeadershipOverview

Define Leadership “Leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing and directing people to accomplish the mission.” Fundamental elements of leadership People Mission Do You Remember?

Purpose - establish doctrinal guidance for leadership and force development Application (Total Force) –Active Duty –AF Reserve –Air National Guard –Civilians AFDD 1-1

Scope – Baseline for all AF leaders – Essential for success in rapidly responsive operations – Describes the proper use of air and space forces in military operations – Guide to exercise professional judgment rather than a set of inflexible rules AFDD 1-1

Leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission Leadership does not equal command, but ALL commanders should be leaders AF ethic consists of three fundamental and enduring values: Integrity, Service, and Excellence Foundational Doctrine Statements

Abilities of a leader which are derived from innate capabilities and built from experience, education, and training, can be improved upon through deliberate development. Can someone be a born leader? Foundational Doctrine Statements

Elements of AF Leadership Mission - objective, or task to be accomplished People - execute and accomplish the mission

Elements of AF Leadership Mission – Why we are here! –Primary Task –Motivate, influence, and direct people to carry out the mission

Elements of AF Leadership People – Heart of the organization –Perform the mission –Leader must care, support, and develop people –Never forget the importance of “Airmen” (Total Force)

ANY Air Force member can be a leader and can positively influence others Vast majority of Air Force leaders are not commanders Members simultaneously serve as both leaders and followers at every level of the Air Force Elements of AF Leadership

Effective leadership transforms human potential into effective performance in the present and prepares capable leaders for the future.

Institutional Competencies – Qualities coupled with occupational skill sets that Air Force leaders develop as they progress along levels of increased Components of AF Leadership

Leadership Levels and Competencies

Leadership Levels and the Cadet Wing Strategic – Responsible for large organizations or systems, and deal with issues requiring interorganizational cooperation What position is this? Operational - Responsibility for translating strategic objectives into a series of operational objectives within a specific operating entity, combination of entities, or across a geographic region What position(s) is this? Tactical -Responsibility for achieving specific tangible objectives What position(s) is this? Components of AF Leadership

Institutional Competencies –Personal Leadership – face-to-face, interpersonal relations that directly influence human behavior and values –People/Team Leadership – interpersonal and team building relationships that create a healthy climate –Organizational Leadership – establishing structure, allocating resources, and articulating strategic vision Commanders, CMSgt’s, civilian directors use institutional leadership to integrate people and teams performing diverse tasks to achieve mission accomplishment Components of AF Leadership

Personal Leadership Competencies –Embodies Airman Culture Ethical Leadership – Promotes Core Values – Develops Trust/Commitment – Accountable Followership – Seeks command, guidance and/or leadership while providing unbiased advice – Exercise flexibility and adapts quickly to alternating role as leader/follower Warrior Ethos Develops Self Components of AF Leadership

Personal Leadership Competencies –Embodies Airman Culture Warrior Ethos – Exhibits a hardiness of spirit despite physical/mental hardships – Displays military/executive bearing, self-discipline/self control – Continuously sharpens skills to support the employment of military capabilities Develops Self – Assesses self to identify strengths and developmental needs – Seeks and incorporates feedback on own performance; aware of personal impact on others Components of AF Leadership

Personal Leadership Competencies –Communicating Speaking and Writing – Articulates ideas and intent in clear, concise and convincing manner (verbal/written comm) – Adjusts communication approach to audience and operational needs Active listening Fosters free flow of ideas Actively attempts to understand others’ points of view Components of AF Leadership

People/Team Leadership Competencies –Leading People Developing and Inspiring Others Taking Care of People Fostering Diversity –Fostering Collaborative Relationships Builds Teams and Coalitions Negotiating Components of AF Leadership

Organizational Leadership Competencies – Employing Military Capabilities Understands and applies Operational and Strategic Skills Unit, Air Force, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities Non-adversarial Crisis Response –Enterprise Perspective Enterprise Structure and Relationships Government Organization and Processes Global, Regional and Cultural Awareness Strategic Communication (Tell the AF Story) Components of AF Leadership

Organizational Competencies – Strategic Thinking Vision Decision-Making Adaptability – Managing Organizations and Resources Resource Stewardship Change Management Continuous Improvement Components of AF Leadership

Leadership Actions: decisive actions leaders use to influence and improve their units in order to accomplish their military mission –Influence Communication Motivation Standards Decisiveness –Improve Development and Learning –Accomplish: Enhanced by influence & improvement Components of AF Leadership

Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1 Foundational Doctrine Statements Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership Components of Air Force LeadershipSummary

General John P. Jumper, Former CSAF “We intend to develop leaders who motivate teams, mentor subordinates, and train successors.”