HQ U.S. Air Force Academy I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e HIRING, FIRING, AND TRAINING NEW ALOs New LOD School, April 2012 Col John Burling ALO Advisory Panel

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e OVERVIEW Hiring ALOs Finding New ALOs Selection Consideration Prospective ALO Interview Application Process Training ALOs Firing ALOs

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e HIRING ALOs Finding New ALOs Word of Mouth ARPC Active Duty Base/Reserve/ANG Units Association of Graduates (AOG) AFROTC Alumni Associations Civilians/Retirees

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e SELECTION CONSIDERATION AFI – ALO Program Enthusiasm/Self-confidence Appearance Computer Capabilities Geographic Location Military Status Civilian Occupation

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 5 PROSPECTIVE ALO INTERVIEW Request a resume Provide info/answer questions ALO Program Brochure Required Training ALO Responsibilities Readiness! Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Weight/hair Uniforms

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 6 USAFA EXPECTATIONS Log on to the ALOWEB on a routine basis – every time you check your log on Complete medical, dental and immunizations on an annual basis – you run the risk of not being able to earn points and termination from the program if delinquent Complete Fit Testing annually Have a security clearance or at least applied for one Complete Activity Log on a monthly basis Everyone must do the Online Activity Reports Record the exact time worked Inputted into the system by 4 th of the following month Provide timely OPR and PRF inputs Must do a minimum of 16 points in the FY for continued participation in the ALO program and 12 points to receive an OPR Support Career and College Fairs in your assigned schools

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 7 LOD EXPECTATIONS 4060s evals done on time Make contact with your schools twice a year Follow-up on all candidate inquiries in a timely manner Mandatory attendance at area meetings Make presentations of all appointments and scholarships Logging on to the ALOWEB at least every 2 weeks – last log on turns to red at 14 days and reminders at 11 days Submitting activity log on a timely basis and consistent with activity form, log ons, additional duties, and time of year Admin time is acceptable – should be less than 20% of your overall point total Additional duties Supporting college fairs, Academy days, etc.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e APPLICATION PROCESS LOD submits New ALO Package to RREA Primary Duty and Additional Duty ALOs: LAST NAME OF MEMBER_ALO Checklist LAST NAME OF MEMBER_Letter of Justificaiton.pdf LAST NAME OF MEMBER_Letter from the Applicant.pdf LAST NAME OF MEMBER_Last 3 OPRS.pdf LAST NAME OF MEMBER_0-317.pdf

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e APPLICATION PROCESS (cont) Primary Duty ALOs Only: LAST NAME OF MEMBER_AF FORM 1288.pdf LAST NAME OF MEMBER_ AF FORM 2096.pdf LAST NAME OF MEMBER_FIT TEST SCORES Additional Duty ALOs Only: Letter of Approval from Squadron Commander Retirees and Civilians Only: Letter of Agreement to perform duties w/o compensation Letter of reference (civilians only)

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e WHILE WAITING FOR APPROVAL Keep Prospective ALO informed and motivated Encourage participation – attend college fairs Be ready to train once approved and ALO ID is issued

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e TRAINING NEW ALOs Phase I Training Under revision…..based on ALO Handbook Mentor ALOs Phase II Training Specific Training for Additional Duties (Congressional Liaison, etc.) Continuation Training Area Annual Meetings 11

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e SUBSTANDARD PERFORMANCE Research - get all info first Probation – inform ALO and RD Set a probation time limit Get written feedback that ALO will perform File an MFR If commitment cannot be made—a letter of resignation is expected

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e FIRING ALOs If ALO requirements are NOT satisfied LODs must make recommendation May request probation (for up to one year) Communication is crucial Document feedback Must be processed IAW AFI-2115 Assignment within the Reserve Component Additional Duty ALOs

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e FIRING ALOs Removal by mutual consent Communication and documentation are crucial! Be fair and flexible Don’t burn bridges 14

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e QUESTIONS ????? 15