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What is Civilian Acculturation?
Civilian acculturation is the process of integrating new civilian employees into an organization and equipping them to become successful and produ ctive. While many agencies understand that making a favorable first impression through the recruitment process is important, it is often not reinforced during a new hire's first year on the job. We must focus and invest in effectively integrating our most valuable resource -our people.
The AF Civilian Pin
All AF civilians completing the course will be awarded the Air Force Civilian Pin. This pin signifies the importance of civilian professional development and the contributions Air Force civilians make to the Air Force.
The AF Acculturation processwi ll include:
AF New Employee Orientation (NEO) Course
Supervisor and Sponsor Guide
Welcome Packets
Unit Orientation
Unit/Base Tour
•Training Templates
For more information about the pin,
Contact the Force Development Civilian Training Office at:
Why Do We Need Acculturation?
To survive in today’s highly competitive market
To improve retention of new employees
• To ensure employees have a good first impression of AF
To give supervisors a mechanism to help guide employees through their first year
To help new employees get "up to speed" more quickly
To reduce the anxiety of a new employee which can impede his/her ability to learn thejo b
To develop realistic job expectations, positive attitudes. and job satisfaction
About the Course
The AF NEO Course is the cornerstone of the acculturation process and is designed for the new AF Civilian. This course provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding of AF mission and traditions.
You will find information about:
Air Force Heritage
Customs and Courtesies
Core Values
Core Competencies
Force Development
Personnel Administration
Visit the AF New Employee Orientation Course Today
On the left side, go to Course List
Click the New Employee Orientation tab
Select the AF NEO Course Retired Military OR AF NEO Course Click "Take/Resume Course"
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All new AF Civilians must complete the NEO course within the first 90 days of employment. The course utilizes a muhi ·media approach (videos and elearning).
Start today by going to:
If you have any questions about the AF NEO course, contact: Future Learning Division, USAF Personnel Professiona l Development School, Eaker Center for Professional Development at (334) , DSN or to: