THE ENLISTED FORCE

Overview Enlisted Force FoundationEnlisted Force Foundation US Air Force Enlisted Force EvolutionUS Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution World War IIWorld War II The Career ForceThe Career Force CMSAF and SEAsCMSAF and SEAs The Enlisted Force StructureThe Enlisted Force Structure General ResponsibilitiesGeneral Responsibilities Enlisted EducationEnlisted Education

Enlisted Force Foundation OrganizationOrganization Used Many Ranks From 1775Used Many Ranks From 1775 Adopted British Army & Navy Concepts with Minimal ChangesAdopted British Army & Navy Concepts with Minimal Changes Professional Military NamesProfessional Military Names Names Use For Ranks Go Back Several CenturiesNames Use For Ranks Go Back Several Centuries Soldier: a person who serves in military for paySoldier: a person who serves in military for pay Sergeant: comes from Latin word, serviensSergeant: comes from Latin word, serviens InsigniaInsignia First US Military Insignia Used During Revolutionary WarFirst US Military Insignia Used During Revolutionary War By Order of Then General George WashingtonBy Order of Then General George Washington

The Career Force Changing American Societys PerceptionsChanging American Societys Perceptions Internal ChangesInternal Changes Doolittle BoardDoolittle Board StructureStructure 55/45 Policy55/45 Policy 55% Career & 45% First Term55% Career & 45% First Term

US Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution BeginningsBeginnings Need to Bolster Military AviationNeed to Bolster Military Aviation Army Signal CorpsArmy Signal Corps WWIWWI WWIIWWII Need for Technical SkillsNeed for Technical Skills Enlisted Pilot ProgramEnlisted Pilot Program

Force Management Airman Career ProgramAirman Career Program WAPSWAPS TOPCAPTOPCAP

NCO Duties and Status Work Without SupervisionWork Without Supervision Understand Complex Job Related ProblemsUnderstand Complex Job Related Problems Train SubordinatesTrain Subordinates

SMSgt and CMSgt Opened Up PromotionsOpened Up Promotions Promote Highly Qualified NCOsPromote Highly Qualified NCOs Eased Promotion Stagnation (Korean Hump)Eased Promotion Stagnation (Korean Hump)

CMSAF and SEA Following Tradition of USA and USMCFollowing Tradition of USA and USMC USAF Created CMSAF, Oct 1966USAF Created CMSAF, Oct 1966 Chief Paul Airey Became First CMSAF, Apr 67Chief Paul Airey Became First CMSAF, Apr 67 SEA Position Created in 1970SEA Position Created in 1970 Fill Communication Gap btw CMSAF and MAJCOMsFill Communication Gap btw CMSAF and MAJCOMs Title Formally Changed to Command CMSgt on 1 Nov 98Title Formally Changed to Command CMSgt on 1 Nov 98

The Enlisted Force Structure PhilosophyPhilosophy Provide Consistent, Well-defined ExpectationsProvide Consistent, Well-defined Expectations and Standards and Standards Opportunity for Growth for All AirmenOpportunity for Growth for All Airmen Reflect Air Force Core ValuesReflect Air Force Core Values

Purpose of Enlisted Force Structure Provide an Enlisted Force Structure to Best Meet Mission RequirementsProvide an Enlisted Force Structure to Best Meet Mission Requirements Defines Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations for Each Enlisted RankDefines Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations for Each Enlisted Rank Provide a Common, Stable Enlisted Career StructureProvide a Common, Stable Enlisted Career Structure

Senior NCO Tier CMSgtCMSgt Highest Air Force EnlistedHighest Air Force Enlisted Superintendents and ManagersSuperintendents and Managers Provide Senior Enlisted LeadershipProvide Senior Enlisted Leadership SMSgtSMSgt Operational LeadersOperational Leaders Continue Professional DevelopmentContinue Professional Development MSgtMSgt Transition from Technical to Operational LeadersTransition from Technical to Operational Leaders MSgt(s) Should Enroll in & Complete AFSNCOA Correspondence CourseMSgt(s) Should Enroll in & Complete AFSNCOA Correspondence Course

NCO Tier TSgtTSgt Organizational Technical ExpertsOrganizational Technical Experts Provide Sound Supervision and TrainingProvide Sound Supervision and Training SSgtSSgt Highly Skilled TechniciansHighly Skilled Technicians Supervisory and Training ResponsibilitiesSupervisory and Training Responsibilities Develop Supervisory CompetenceDevelop Supervisory Competence

AMN Tier SrASrA Transition to Role as an NCOTransition to Role as an NCO AICAIC Expected to Master Skills in New Career FieldExpected to Master Skills in New Career Field AMNAMN Understand & Conform to Military StandardsUnderstand & Conform to Military Standards ABAB Apprentice Acquiring & Demonstrating Knowledge of Military Customs, Courtesies, Traditions, and AF StandardsApprentice Acquiring & Demonstrating Knowledge of Military Customs, Courtesies, Traditions, and AF Standards Learning Military and Technical SkillsLearning Military and Technical Skills

General Responsibilities All Airmen Must:All Airmen Must: Accept/Execute all Duties, Lawful Orders, & Responsibilities in a Timely MannerAccept/Execute all Duties, Lawful Orders, & Responsibilities in a Timely Manner Maintain Highest Level of Personal ReadinessMaintain Highest Level of Personal Readiness Be Deployment Ready if Postured SoBe Deployment Ready if Postured So Actively Support AF Policy of Zero Tolerance for Discrimination & Sexual HarassmentActively Support AF Policy of Zero Tolerance for Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Be Alert to Detect People Who May be Exhibiting Suicidal BehaviorBe Alert to Detect People Who May be Exhibiting Suicidal Behavior

References NCOs Must Be Familiar With UCMJ, Manual For Courts Martial; DoD R, Joint Ethics Regulation; & AFPD 36-29, Military StandardsUCMJ, Manual For Courts Martial; DoD R, Joint Ethics Regulation; & AFPD 36-29, Military Standards Mission & History of AF Mission and Unit of AssignmentMission & History of AF Mission and Unit of Assignment Customs & CourtesiesCustoms & Courtesies AF Promotion Program (AFI , Airman Promotion Program)AF Promotion Program (AFI , Airman Promotion Program) Enlisted Assignment SystemEnlisted Assignment System Air Force Awards and Decorations ProgramAir Force Awards and Decorations Program

Enlisted Education The College for Enlisted PMEThe College for Enlisted PME ALSALS NCOANCOA AFSNCOAAFSNCOA Civilian Education/CCAFCivilian Education/CCAF

Summary Enlisted Force FoundationEnlisted Force Foundation US Air Force Enlisted Force EvolutionUS Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution World War IIWorld War II The Career ForceThe Career Force CMSAF and SEAsCMSAF and SEAs The Enlisted Force StructureThe Enlisted Force Structure General ResponsibilitiesGeneral Responsibilities Enlisted EducationEnlisted Education