1. Project Management: The Ladder
CCSC Spring 2017

2. Overview
Management
Structure of Encampments
Planning Encampment

3. Management The Air Force Defines management as:
“the process of organizing and using resources to accomplish predetermined objectives”
Set Goals
Create the Conditions

4. Management Management is an inherent responsibility of command
Achieve the greatest effectiveness possible with available resources
Central control of resources is essential to their best use
Maximum effectiveness can be achieved only if the TEAM is willing
Flexibility
Resources can Change

5. Department Support Staff
Encampment Structure
C/CC
C/DC
C/SQCCs
Flight Staff
First Sergeant
Command Chief
First Sergeants
C/Safety
SET
C/XO
C/OIC
Department Support Staff
DOT

6. Cadet Commander Responsibility for Activity
Assists in Selecting Cadet Exec Staff
Primary Creator of Encampment Vision
Role Model
Link between Cadets and Seniors
Facilitates Planning
Mentors All Exec Staff

7. Executive Staff C/Deputy Commander C/Executive Officer
Coordinates Training
Head of Line Staff
Adheres to Training Schedule
Assists C/CC
Coordinates Support Staff
Trains Support Staff
Assists/Evaluates OICs
Runs PIR

8. Executive Staff C/SQCC SET OIC Cares for and Mentors Squadron
Mentors Sq Staff
Oversees Training
Runs Evaluations Team
Inspections
Flight Awards
Evaluates Basics and Staff

9. Executive Staff Safety DOT Oversees Training for Safety
Assists DOT in Evaluating Training Opportunities
Creates Schedule
Oversees Training
Adjusts Schedule for Encampment

10. Encampment Planning Executive Planning Requires Vision
Gather Resources
Define your Objective
Break the mission into parts
Communication Starts the
day Executive Staff is Released

11. Operations Plan Packing List Purpose
Contact Info
Dates and Times
Locations

12. Schedule Required Classes Outside Resources Training Time
Wake Up/ Lights Out Time
Transition Times
Workability
Logistics

13. Sign In/Out Practical Plan Expect Problems Parent Interaction
Flow of Traffic

14. Safety Think through Training Be Familiar with Training Areas
Complete ORMs for each Activity

15. Budget Specific Numbers Justification for Spending
Effective Management of Funds

16. Staff Selections Qualifications Previous Experience Team Dynamics
Assets to Encampment
Personal Experience with Applicants
Justification for Positions

17. Communication Starts Day of Exec Staff Selection
Communication to Seniors and Staff
Best Form is
Google Drive
Phone Calls
Face to Face (Staff Weekend)

18. The Sum of It All
“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.” -Stephen Covey

19. QUESTIONS?

20. Plan an Encampment by 0700 Tomorrow
FINAL ASSIGNMENT
Plan an Encampment by 0700 Tomorrow