...2012 The Life of a Student Airman As the Airman’s Creed begins, “I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my nation’s call.” Many students on campuses across this great nation have answered this nation’s call. Coming onto a year and a half now, I still remember the day that I signed my contract with the United States Air Force and what was running through my mind. As far as stability and structure in goes, being an Airman has changed many people in a tremendous way. It has changed many lives enough to where the majority of people that have joined have a different outlook on just about everything. The military has made many boys into men, and has turned girls many girls into women. However with that being said, there is a following of the responsibilities of being an adult. Sometimes the level of maturity student Airmen have had to rise up to correlates one with the other (college and Air Force). The amount of work piled up between the two worlds can be a bit overwhelming. Airmen in the United States Air Force Reserve have been said to have the worst time coping with stress, simply because it is one of the most stressful jobs in the United States. Balancing between being a student and a military member is a difficult lifestyle, and if anything, is misunderstood. It is said that college can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Anyone who is currently in, or has been in college would agree that it can be. Homework, lectures, notes, studying, essays...
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...Running head: Department of the Air Force Department of the Air Force Tara Padua LSTD300 Administrative Law and Policy American Military University Professor Andria Kerney Department of the Air Force How the Department of the Air Force Operates under the Department of Defense The U.S. Department of Defense is the largest employer in the world, employing approximately 3.2 million people on active duty, in the reserves, and in the civilian sector.1 The Department of Defense, an independent agency, operates under the jurisdiction of the federal Government. There are three departments within the Department of Defense: the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Air Force.2 The Department of the Air Force was formed on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947. It included several different agencies and units within the United States Air Force which are broken down to the lowest division to ensure a proper chain of command exists. Prior to the National Security Act, the “Air Force” as it is known today, was then known as the Army Air Corp. The purpose of the Department is to provide homeland security and the protection of American interest abroad via the armed forces, acting on the command of the President, U.S. Congress, and the Secretary of Defense. The National Security Act of 1947 became law on 26 July 1947. The lawmakers stated their intentions in a declaration of Policy at the beginning...
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...Organizational Diagnosis Paper – Commander Support Staff By M. April Fargher I have chosen to write my organizational diagnosis paper on the organization I am currently working for. The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), with headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the primary Defense Department producer of foreign aerospace intelligence. NASIC develops its products by analyzing all available data on foreign aerospace forces and weapons systems to determine performance characteristics, capabilities, vulnerabilities and intentions. The center's assessments are also an important factor in shaping national security and defense policies. As the DoD expert on foreign aerospace system capabilities, the center historically has also been involved in supporting American weapons treaty negotiations and verification. NASIC is a very large organization of military and civilian personnel representing multiple career fields among several units. I chose to closely diagnose the section I work for who is involved daily with every unit within NASIC. The section I work in is a support element of the center known as the Commander’s Support Staff (CSS). Our staff prepares and processes administrative support actions relating to unit programs such as military decorations, in-processing and out-processing of personnel, notification of drug testing, separations and retirements, and enlisted and officer evaluations. We manage the unit leave control program and maintain...
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...The United States Air Force Blueprint for Cyberspace November 2, 2009 Foreword Cyberspace is a critical global domain, in which the USAF will conduct integrated operations in support of Joint Force Commanders’ needs. The United States is not alone in recognizing the asymmetrical advantages of this domain. Potential adversaries worldwide are rapidly improving or pursuing their own cyber capabilities. Attempts to disrupt or penetrate our networks are relentless. The blueprint that follows provides a framework to meet these challenges by evolving our culture and improving our capabilities. Air Force Space Command as the lead USAF Major Command (MAJCOM) for cyberspace will execute this blueprint as a unified effort--working closely within the Air Force, and with sister services, combatant commands, Joint Staff and other partners to fully provide the necessary capabilities for the future. C. ROBERT KEHLER General, USAF Commander, AFSPC 2 November 2009 Table of Changes Date 17 Mar 2010 No. 1 Page 13 Description Reference to Minuteman crossed out in Objective 5 Table of Contents Purpose .................................................................................................... 1 Current Situation ................................................................................. 2 Presidential Guidance ........................................................................ 2 Joint Guidance ....................................................................
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...along all parts of the production chain to assure the company success. Some briefings may consist of topics such as employee training, employee’s professional conduct at work, and how to treat prospective customers. Some other briefings may address internal company topics such as sexual harassment in the work place, time management, and others relating to the specific type of work being performed at the company. We must remember though, even if a company looks to be flourishing, doesn’t mean they are fiscally solvent or have an underlying problem within itself. A prime example of a booming business with concealed problems is the United States Air Force. The Air Force sends approximately 35,000 trainees annually to Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. In basic training each flight of trainees receives two Military Training Instructors (MTIs). These MTIs hold the special duty of being the first impression of the Air Force on a brand new enlisted member. MTIs are supposed to be someone you can put full trust in, believe in, and look up to. They play an important role in helping mold an individual into a promising and successful airman. This was obviously not the case for many females going through basic training during the time frame of October 2010-Feburary 2011. During this time frame, more than ten Military Training Instructors, were charged with sexual assault against more than...
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...its part. Much like an auto maker's assembly line the Air Force technical training school house works efficiently to push brand new Airmen out to start being part of the organizational mission. The question remains though, can keeping this approach to training the future of the Air Force maintain the quality of Airmen in both technical skills and military training? Throughout this paper there will be an analysis of the methods in which technical training is accomplished for Air Traffic Controllers in the Air Force and how there could be a more productive way to manage the students, the instructors, and the training. Keywords: Air Traffic Controllers, Airmen, technical training Airmen Off the Assembly Line Imagine being a brand new Airman in the Air Force. You have just completed a rigorous eight weeks in basic training where every single minute was planned and you were constantly being yelled at by your Military Training Instructor. You graduate with a relief thinking that the hard part is over, however Basic Training was the easy part. As AF.mil (2006) explains: After basic training, Airmen assigned to be ATCs will attend a 72-day Air Traffic Control operator course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., where they will learn ATC principles and procedures. These include: flight characteristics of aircraft, International Civil Aviation Organization and United States federal and military air directives, the use of aeronautical charts, maps, and...
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...address to include city, state, zip-code ( cell- phone ( email address Experience and Abilities Summary Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of wide-ranging responsibilities. Professional demeanor and appearance, energetic, and upbeat personality. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidential and sensitive information. Served as point of resource for solving problems and training others on procedures internally and externally in a professional manner. Self-motivated, working well independently or as a team player. Friendly and outgoing but task oriented; focused on results. Excellent track record in problem resolution, multi-tasking, anticipating professionals' needs and taking initiative. Ability to follow directions and accept correction. Outstanding attendance record and dependability. • Administrative Skills • Good Communication Skills (Written and Verbal) • Strong Organizational and Prioritization Skills • Ability to Multi-Task • Preparation of Reports and Presentations • Basic Project Management Skills • Attention to Detail • Excellent Problem Solving Technical Skills • MS Office XP and Outlook Express • Average User of Word, and Excel • Internet Navigation and Research • Type 65+ WPM • Proficient with MIDB, QueryTree, Google Earth, Analyst Notebook, Palentir, ArcGIS, Intelink, M3, FireTruck, and mIRC • Work History and Responsibilities Oct 2010 to Present United States Air Force Wright Patterson AFB...
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...positions in the armed forces self management and sense of choice can occur on a daily basis. The methods used for military rewards do exist but the chances of reaping the benefits are slim for most soldiers. Goals are set for armed forces members as soon as the contract is signed to defend the United States of America. The armed forces has to take care of their soldiers and the families of those soldiers and trying to create a positive environment for all parties has continued to be difficult with the stressors of the world. As a current member of the United States Air Force, holding the position of Staff Sergaent, Security Forces member, the daily tasks of protecting Air Force installations make the job harder than it should be. The duties are not limited but include: “Ensure combat capability through the functions of installation security, nuclear and conventional weapon systems and resources security, air base defense, law enforcement, information security, military working dog activities, and combat arms training and maintenance. Security Forces participate in contingency operations. Personnel in this career field will be deployed and employed in sensitive or hostile environments created by terrorism, sabotage, nuclear, chemical, biological, or conventional warfare. Security Force members perform the military police function within the Air Force” (About, 2011). The job responsibilities include: A fit foot soldier for the United States Air Force, and maintaining vigilance...
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...job in the United States Air Force. For the purpose of this essay, I will focus more on my workplace, which is with the 56th Security Forces Squadron located at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Strategic Management: First and foremost, I’ll begin by briefly summarizing what the United States Air Force (USAF) is and the purpose for their existence. The USAF is one of seven uniformed services in the United States. They were initial part of the U.S. Army until 18 September 1947; the day the USAF became a separate branch of the military per National Security Act of 1947. The USAF is a military service within the Department of the Air Force, one of the three military departments of the Department of Defense. The USAF is headed by the civilian Secretary of the Air Force, who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The highest-ranking military officer in the USAF is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force who exercises supervision over all Air Force units, and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Our Mission: The mission of the USAF is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace (USAF, 2014). Core Values: The Air Force (AF) bases these core competencies and distinctive capabilities on a shared commitment to three values: Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do (USAF, 2014). The Air Force (AF) like any other major corporation has the following set of goals and expectations per Air Force Doctrine...
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...Running head: Strategic Communications Strategic Communications its implications in Corporate Social Responsibility, especially as it relates to the United States Military Social Responsibility and Ethics Management MGMT 325 1 November 2008 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to inform the readers of Strategic Communications and its implications in corporate social responsibility especially as it relates to the United States Military and specifically how the United States Air Force is utilizing Strategic Communications to decisively influence worldwide audiences in efforts to either diffuse or prevent aerospace crisis. Strategic Communications, its implications in Corporate Social Responsibility, especially as it relates to the United States Military Wow, now if that is not a mouthful, it is no wonder why today and in the future we are going to rely more and more heavily on what we say versus what we actually accomplish. I reiterate we must remember it is what and how we say things that are most remembered not how we acted. The ability to affect change in a memorable voice is accomplished through an ever growing medium known as Strategic Communications, which is defined by the Defense Science Board (2004) as “a vital component of U.S. national security. It is in crisis, and it must be transformed with strength of purpose that matches our commitment to diplomacy, defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security.” It is also further...
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...serve in the Armed Forces of the United States is one the most important duties of the United States Department of Defense. With an annual budget of $500 billion dollars, and nearly 2.5 million active and reserve servicemen and women serving around the world, the Department of Defense is one of the most important and visible functioning organizations in the United States Government ("DoD releases fiscal," 2014). The men and women who serve in the Armed Forces are expected to exemplify what it means to be an American citizen and have an expectation to receive the appropriate care and respect in return for their services. Recent allegations of numerous cases of sexual assaults throughout the United States Armed Forces has left many wondering how this nation’s most entrusted organization could allow for this to take place. Reports show that servicewomen are being subjected to unethical treatment, specifically sexual harassment/assault at rates that have not been previously experienced. This raises the question of leadership and the policies in place to deal with such unethical treatment, and how the Department of Defense will move forward on the issues of sexual assault and women in the military. It has taken the stories of brave women to step forward and share their horrific experiences for this issue to come to the forefront. Servicewomen like Army Specialist Natasha Schuette who says she was sexually assaulted by her drill instructors during basic training and was then harassed...
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...720th Special Tactics Strategic Analysis The 720 Special Tactics Group Strategic Analysis Strategic Planning OM 5040 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Background 4 History 7 Organization 11 Mission statement 13 Mission 13 Mission Task 13 Vision statement analysis 15 Strategic management Application 17 Value Chain 18 Primary Activities 18 Support Activities 19 Translating...
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...Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Relationship MSG Terwan Crawley United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 63 SGM Johnny Williams March 29, 2013 Abstract The disparity between officers and non-commissioned officers (NCO) in the military still prevails on the social and professional levels. The major issue of the relationship between these groups of men is considered an issue of class structure which is attributed to the differences in the educational levels between them. NCOs are treated in the same manner as a low category enlisted men and as such do not serve as a bridge between the enlisted men and officers. This wide social gap tends to make the learning process imprudent and ineffective. Many of the NCOs usually complained about the unwillingness of officers, or even unfortunate, of a senior NCO to listen to them. In the United States and other Western forces, the non-commissioned officer corps bridges it with a professional NCO corps critically essential for the American military’s training programs to work at its best as the primary trainers in a professional army, and to the enlisted men’s sense camaraderie. Commissioned officers and NCOs share the same goal, which is to accomplish their unit’s mission, and it is apparent that their responsibilities are associated and must be shared. The ability of commissioned and warrant officers to work together with the NCOs is an important aspect of effective leadership; and to enhance this effective working...
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...OPENING & CLOSING LINES OPENING STATEMENTS - My best staff sergeant; his performance is often characterized by unmatched excellence...promote! - Clearly a superior Element Leader--his sought after abilities greatly impact beyond his career field! - Stellar performer, whose duty performance and job knowledge continually set the example for his peers! - Dynamic, take-charge leader who motivates subordinates to achieve their highest levels of performance - Natural leader who inspires his subordinates to excel--can be relied on to execute any mission flawlessly! - Superb NCO whose advanced expertise and myriad accomplishments are an invaluable asset to the wing! - SSgt Dribble is a first-rate patrol leader who can be relied upon to execute any mission flawlessly - Superior Airman in a class of her own; her many accomplishments sets the example for others to emulate - Competence and professionalism highlight this Airman’s character, duty performance and drive to excel - Top performer; duty performance and job knowledge continually set the example for his peers - Stellar performer for whom not task is too difficult--simply give him a goal or a challenge and get out of his way! - Talented professional for whom no task is too difficult, she sets the tone for excellence amongst her peers! - Exemplifies leadership--demonstrates the ability to handle the most difficult and challenging tasks - Dynamic, take-charge NCO inspiring and empowering...
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...AU/SCHOOL/059/2001-04 AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE AIR UNIVERSITY SQUADRON COMMAND: THE FIRST 90 DAYS by Eric N. Hummer, Major, USAF A Research Report Submitted to the Faculty In Partial Fulfillment of the Graduation Requirements Advisor: LTC Phil Chansler Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama April 2001 Distribution A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited Report Documentation Page Report Date 01APR2001 Report Type N/A Dates Covered (from... to) Contract Number Grant Number Program Element Number Author(s) Hummer, Eric N. Project Number Task Number Work Unit Number Performing Organization Name(s) and Address(es) Air Command and Staff College Air University Maxwell AFB, AL Sponsoring/Monitoring Agency Name(s) and Address(es) Distribution/Availability Statement Approved for public release, distribution unlimited Supplementary Notes Abstract Subject Terms Report Classification unclassified Classification of Abstract unclassified Number of Pages 53 Classification of this page unclassified Limitation of Abstract UU Performing Organization Report Number Title and Subtitle Squadron Command: The First 90 Days Sponsor/Monitor’s Acronym(s) Sponsor/Monitor’s Report Number(s) Disclaimer The views expressed in this academic research paper are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the US government or the Department of Defense. In accordance with Air Force Instruction 51-303, it is not copyrighted...
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