THE ENLISTED FORCE

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THE ENLISTED FORCE
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Overview

• Enlisted Force Foundation
• US Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution
• World War II
• The Career Force
• CMSAF and SEAs
• The Enlisted Force Structure
• Mandatory Requirements for NCOs
• Specific Responsibilities
• Enlisted PME

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Enlisted Force Foundation

• Organization
• Used Many Ranks From 1775
• Adopted British Army Navy Concepts with Minimal
  Changes
• Professional Military Names
• Names Use For Ranks Go Back Several Centuries
• Soldier a person who serves in military for pay
• Sergeant comes from Latin word, serviens
• Insignia
• First US Military Insignia Used During
  Revolutionary War
• By Order of Then General George Washington

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US Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution

• Beginnings
• Need to Bolster Military Aviation
• Army Signal Corps
• WWI
• WWII
• Need for Technical Skills
• Enlisted Pilot Program

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The Career Force

• Changing American Societys Perceptions
• Internal Changes
• Doolittle Board
• Structure
• 55/45 Policy
• 55 Career 45 First Term

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Force Management

• Airman Career Program
• WAPS
• TOPCAP

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NCO Duties and Status

• Work Without Supervision
• Understand Complex Job Related Problems
• Train Subordinates

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SMSgt and CMSgt

• Opened Up Promotions
• Promote Highly Qualified NCOs
• Eased Promotion Stagnation (Korean Hump)

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CMSAF and SEA

• Following Tradition of USA and USM
• USAF Created CMSAF, Oct 1966
• Chief Paul Airey Became First CMSAF, Apr 67
• SEA Position Created in 1970
• Fill Communication Gap btw CMSAF and MAJCOMs
• Title Formally Changed to Command CMSgt on 1 Nov
  98

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The Enlisted Force Structure

• Philosophy
• Provide Stable Career Structure for Enlisted
• Opportunity for Individual Professional Career
  Growth
• Carefully Manage Formal Training, PME,
  Promotions
• Reflect Air Force Core Values

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Purpose of Enlisted Force Structure

• Defines Specific Responsibilities For Each
  Enlisted Rank
• Relationships How Each Rank Fits in the
  Organization
• In 1977, Reorganized Into Three Tiers
• SNCO Tier
• NCO Tier
• AMN Tier

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Senior NCO Tier

• CMSgt
• Highest Air Force Enlisted
• Superintendents and Managers
• Provide Senior Enlisted Leadership
• SMSgt
• Superintendents or Managers
• Continue Professional Development
• MSgt
• Craftsman and Supervisory Positions
• MSgt(S) Should Enroll in Complete AFSNCOA
  Correspondence Course

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NCO Tier

• TSgt
• 7 Skill Level
• Supervisors
• SSgt
• Craftsmen with Some NCO Supervisory
  Responsibilities
• Hold Either 5 or 7 Skill Level

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AMN Tier

• SrA
• Transition From Journeyman to NCO
• AIC
• Expected to Master Skills in New Career Field
• AMN
• Understand Conform to Military Standards
• AB
• Apprentice Acquiring Demonstrating Knowledge of
  Mil Customs, Courtesies, Traditions, and AF
  Standards
• Learning Military and Technical Skills

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Mandatory Requirements

• NCOs Must
• Consider Professional Development of Subordinates
• Attain Maintain Skill Level Commensurate with
  Rank
• Secure Promote PME for Self Subordinates
• Develop Maintain Thorough Understanding of
  Supervisory Techniques
• Actively Support AF Policy of Zero Tolerance for
  Discrimination Sexual Harassment

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References NCOs Must Be Familiar With

• UCMJ, Manual For Courts Martial DoD 5500.7R,
  Joint Ethics Regulation AFPD 36-29, Military
  Standards
• Mission History of AF Mission and Unit of
  Assignment
• Customs Courtesies
• AF Promotion Program (AFI 36-2502, Airman
  Promotion Program)
• Enlisted Assignment System
• Air Force Awards and Decorations Program

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Specific Responsibilities

• PME
• Formal Civilian Education
• Assignments and Utilization

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Enlisted PME

• College For Enlisted PME
• ALS
• NCOA
• AFSNCOA

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Summary

• Enlisted Force Foundation
• US Air Force Enlisted Force Evolution
• World War II
• The Career Force
• CMSAF and SEAs
• The Enlisted Force Structure
• Mandatory Requirements for NCOs
• Specific Responsibilities
• Enlisted PME