1. THE ENLISTED FORCE STRUCTURE

2. OBJECTIVES
To define the meaning of the Enlisted Force Structure and identify its purpose.
2. To predict the impact of the fulfillment of NCO responsibilities on subordinate development.
3. To justify the need for fulfillment of NCO responsibilities and its impact on subordinate development.

3. OVERVIEW MP # I - Definition of the Enlisted Force Structure
MP # II - Purpose of the Structure
MP # III - Three-Tier Structure
MP # IV - NCO Rank and Authority
MP # V - General NCO Responsibilities
MP # VI - Mentoring Subordinates
MP # VII - Specific NCO Responsibilities
MP # VIII - General AM Responsibilities

4. Definition of the Enlisted Force Structure
Provide stable career structure
Provide professional growth
Manage training, education and
promotions
Reflect the InSTEP Core Values

5. Purpose of the Enlisted Force Structure
Define specific enlisted rank responsibilities
Establish enlisted rank relationships (how each rank fits into the organization)
Determine career progression

6. Enlisted Force Three-Tier Structure
SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER
TIER
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT
SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT
MASTER SERGEANT
SUPERINTENDENT/SUPERVISOR
MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER
TECHNICAL SERGEANT
STAFF SERGEANT
SUPERVISOR
AIRMAN
SERGEANT
AIRMAN/WOMAN FIRST CLASS
AIRMAN/WOMAN SECOND CLASS
AIRMAN/WOMAN
SPECIALIST
APPRENTICE
HELPER

7. NCO Rank & Authority NCO’s delegated authority to exercise leadership.
NCO’s carry out orders of those appointed over them.
NCO’s give orders in the exercise of their duties.

8. General NCO Responsibilities
Consider professional development of their subordinates.
Maintain high degree of proficiency.
Develop and cultivate leadership skills and professional development.
Apply effective supervisory techniques.
Possess understanding of Air Force standards, customs and courtesies.

9. General NCO Responsibilities
Ensure proper accountability of property and funds.
Execute duties in a timely manner.
Plan, develop, conduct and supervise training.
Adhere to Safety practices.
Support “zero tolerance” for discrimination, sexual harassment, and abuse.

10. General NCO Responsibilities
Resolve personnel problems.
Counsel and correct inappropriate behavior.
Recognize and reward outstanding performance.
Implement approved policies, directives, and programs.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates.

11. Mentoring Subordinates
Assist the subordinate in adjusting to environment and unit of assignment.
Observe, counsel and correct regarding on- and off- duty performance, professional relationships and personal appearance.
Correct marginal or substandard behavior.
Appropriately recognize and reward.

12. Mentoring Subordinates
Support all unit and wing activities.
Provide guidance, direction and training.
Leave your legacy.

13. Specific Senior NCO Responsibilities
CMSgt: Highest enlisted rank-managers and superintendents providing senior enlisted leadership.
SMSgt: Performs as superintendents and managers using broad leadership and management skills.
MSgt: Functions primarily in supervisory positions.

14. Specific Senior NCO Responsibilities
SNCOs are assigned duties commensurate with their skill level and rank.
Responsible for leadership and developing personnel under their supervision.
Must be alert to detect adverse morale trends and provide feedback to chain.
Establish and maintain rapport and open lines of communication.

15. Specific Senior NCO Responsibilities
Lead by example for unit, wing and community service involvement.
Ensure training violations are not tolerated.
Take the lead achieving, maintaining and enforcing personnel appearance standards.
Foster a climate that ensures good order and discipline.

16. Specific NCO Responsibilities
TSgt: Qualified to perform highly complex technical duties in addition to providing responsible supervision.
Obtain maximum subordinate performance and ensure
mission accomplishment.
Broaden professional expertise and supervisory
techniques.

17. Specific NCO Responsibilities
SSgt: Primarily craftsmen with certain NCO supervisory responsibility.
Supervisory duties differ from those of TSgt only in scope
and span of control.
Responsible for subordinates and effective
accomplishment of assigned tasks.

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

19. SUMMARY MP # I - Definition of the Enlisted Force Structure
MP # II - Purpose of the Structure
MP # III - Three-Tier Structure
MP # IV - NCO Rank and Authority
MP # V - General NCO Responsibilities
MP # VI - Mentoring Subordinates
MP # VII - Specific NCO Responsibilities
MP # VIII - General AM Responsibilities

20. THANK YOU & GOOD DAY!