Overview  Source of Authority  Supervisory Chain  Roles and Responsibilities  Additional Duties  Resources  Staff Duties  You Are the Model

MP 1: Source of Authority  Extension of Commander’s Authority - First Sergeants derive our authority from the commander The first sergeant works directly for and derive their authority from the unit commander at home station, deployed commander when deployed, and serves as the commander’s critical link within the unit for all matters concerning enlisted members. (AFI )

MP 2: Supervisory Chain  Reporting official – AFI , paragraph 10.3 First sergeant’s reporting official will be the unit commander or headquarters squadron section commander. The first sergeant will not be assigned to the unit section commander for rating purposes.

MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities  Primary Responsibility: - Provide and maintain mission ready force both at home station and in expeditionary environments AFI-2618 – At home station and in expeditionary environments, their primary responsibility is to build and maintain a mission-ready force to execute home station and expeditionary mission requirements.

 Promotes health, morale, & welfare of enlisted personnel  Examples: Annual Exams, Visit work center, visit Airmen in hospital/quarters  Advises & assists the CC in maintaining discipline & standards  Examples: Lead by example, Status of Discipline (SOD) meetings, Council Meetings MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities

 Assists CC with unit training & information programs  Examples: Monitor sponsorship program, UDMs, CC Calls, staff meetings  Supervise Care & Upkeep of Unit Dorm & Grounds  Examples: Room Inspections, Tent Inspections  Lets discus some other responsibilities? MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities

 75% of Air National Guard First Sergeant have a full time job. How does this effect the ability to respond 24/7?  Only meet 2 days a month!  Airman serving in different statuses – Technician, Active, Drill Status Guardsmen, Title 32 and Title 10. MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities ANG

 AFRC members must be in status to conduct various operations and activities. How does this impact the first sergeant ability to perform?  Wing has two UTAs a month, 2 days each!  Airman serving in different statuses – Traditional Reservist, Air Reserve Technician, Individual Mobilization Augmentee, and Active Guard Reserve. MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities AFRC

MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities Award and DecorationGTC Formal FunctionsNewcomers Briefing Fitness ProgramDemand Reduction Participation (UTA’s for ARC)Volunteer RecruitingAirmen Selection Board Lodging / Dorm ManagementRecognition Room InspectionFamily Support Family Care Program

 High OPSTEMP  What are the 2 things a 1 st Sergeant will never say?  I am finally caught up  I’ve seen everything (CMSAF #5 Gaylor quote from Class 10-E) MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities

MP 4: Additional Duties  AFI , paragraph 10.1 “First Sergeants must not be assigned duties other than those contained in their specialty description in AFECD - Air Force Enlisted Classification Directorate.”

MP 5: Resources  Resources good to know  Key Spouse – Mandated for AD (recommended for ARC) at Wing level; unit program encouraged  Protocol - Not at every base, therefore it may be you  Resiliency – Being able to adapt to ever changing nature of the military lifestyle is essential for both Airmen and their spouses. Resiliency can help manage stressful situations

MP 5: Resources 14 Most valuable resource = PEOPLE

15 PEOPLE Includes FAMILY MP 5: Resources

What are some of the common challenges and adversities our Airmen Face? 16 MP 5: Resources

MP 6: STAFF DUTIES  Commander’s Support Staff – Advise – Assist – Supervise  Continuity book for additional duty First Sergeant

MP 7: YOU ARE THE MODEL!! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! – Set the example – Volunteer – Be visible Accessible Approachable “ People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” - John C. Maxwell

SUMMARY Source of Authority Source of Authority Supervisory Chain Supervisory Chain Duties Duties Additional Duties Additional Duties Staff Duties Staff Duties You Are the Model You Are the Model