1. USAF First Sergeant Academy
FIRST SERGEANT RESPONSIBILITIES
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FIRST SERGEANT RESPONSIBILITIES - AFI , AFI
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Comprehend the general responsibilities of a first sergeant in a typical unit.
SAMPLES OF BEHAVIOR: Give examples of authority delegated to The first sergeant.
2. Identify who has direct supervision over the first sergeant.
3. Recognize the types of duties associated with the first sergeant.
4. Explain why additional duties are Inappropriate for the first sergeant.
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OVERVIEW
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY
SUPERVISORY CHAIN
DUTIES
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
STAFF DUTIES
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SOURCE OF AUTHORITY
G-SERIES ORDER
THE FIRST SERGEANT CAREER FIELD ENCOMPASSES THOSE FUNCTIONS DERIVED FROM AN EXTENSION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE UNIT COMMANDER.
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SUPERVISORY CHAIN
REPORTING OFFICIAL IS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT.
REPORTING OFFICIAL
UNIT COMMANDER
HEADQUARTERS SQUADRON SECTION COMMANDER
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DUTIES
PROMOTES WELFARE, MORALE, AND HEALTH OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL
VISIT WORK, HOUSING, & RECREATION AREAS
ADVISE CC ON UNIT MORALE & WELFARE
COUNSEL TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS & COMPLAINTS
PROMOTE SPORTS & SOCIAL EVENTS
VISIT PERSONNEL IN HOSPITAL
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DUTIES
ADVISES & ASSISTS THE CC IN MAINTAINING DISCIPLINE & STANDARDS
MAINTAIN OWN PERSONAL APPEARANCE
PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON LEADERSHIP, MILITARY COURTESY, & PERSONAL APPEARANCE
CORRECT CONDUCT PREJUDICIAL TO GOOD ORDER & DISCIPLINE
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DUTIES
ASSISTS THE CC IN PREPARING & PRESENTING UNIT TRAINING & INFORMATION PROGRAMS
ATTEND STAFF MEETINGS
ASSIST IN COMMANDER’S CALL
PROVIDE TRAINING IN MILITARY SUBJECTS
MONITOR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
CONDUCTS ORIENTATION PROGRAM
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DUTIES
SUPERVISES CARE & UPKEEP OF UNIT DORM & GROUNDS
SUPERVISES DORMITORY MANAGER
COORDINATE WITH CE/SERVICES
INSPECTS DORMITORY ROOMS & COMMON AREAS
INSPECTS SQUADRON AREAS
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DUTIES
MONITORS UNIT ADMINISTRATION
SUPERVISES ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS DIRECTED BY CC
SCHEDULES UNIT FUNCTIONS, ETC.
ENSURES TIMELY PROCESSING OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
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ADDITIONAL DUTIES
FIRST SERGEANTS MUST NOT BE ASSIGNED DUTIES OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THEIR SPECIALTY DESCRIPTION IAW AFMAN , “AIRMAN CLASSIFICATION”
SHOULD NOT BE:
TRAINING NCO
MOBILITY NCO
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STAFF DUTIES
BE FAMILIAR WITH COMMANDER’S SUPPORT STAFF
SUPERVISE COMMANDER’S SUPPORT STAFF?
USE THEM--DO NOT ABUSE THEM
CONTINUITY BOOK?
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YOU ARE THE MODEL!!
ARE YOU WATCHING OUT FOR YOURSELF?
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
CONTINUING EDUCATION
PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
INTELLECTUAL CONDITIONING
SPIRITUAL CONDITIONING
WALK THE WALK
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SUMMARY
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY
SUPERVISORY CHAIN
DUTIES
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
STAFF DUTIES
YOU ARE THE MODEL
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