The Enlisted Force Structure

commander (or civilian director or equivalent), SEL, 1stSgt, and where possible a Key Spouse

commander (or civilian director or equivalent), SEL, 1stSgt, and where possible a Key Spouse

4 parts of a command team

visible, accessible, and engaged

What should command teams be?

leading people to accomplish missions

Commander responsibilities

in conjunction or in place of a commander

Where may a director serve?

Commander

Which position does a director share similar responsibilities with?

agency, activity, department, or other large organization

What may a director be in charge of?

recognition programs

What is the SEL in charge of?

EFDP

What do SELs advise Commanders on?

conduct quality force reviews, decoration recommendations

Purpose of 1stSgt

connect military families with unit

purpose of key spouse

commander

Who is key spouse usually appointed by?

company grade, field grade, general

3 tiers of officer corps

O-1 to O-3

Company Grade Officer

O-4 to O-6

Field Grade Officer

O-7 to O-10

General Officer

local law enforcement, chamber of commerce, local contractors, honorary commanders, local government, healthcare, education, industry

types of civic partners

Junior Enlisted Airmen, NCOs, and SNCOs

Enlisted Force tiers

tactical, operational, and strategic

3 levels of leadership

personal focus to organizational focus

where do leadership qualities shift as airmen increase level of leadership

basic, intermediate, advanced, and expert

4 levels of competency

No

Are competency levels based on rank?

guide rater and facilitate discussion and constructive feedback

ALQ purpose

Developing, Proficient, Highly Proficient, and Outstanding

ALQ Levels

CAF

What provides a holistic approach to self-care and wellness?

learning

Junior Enlisted Airman priority

AB, Amn, A1C, SrA

Junior Enlisted Airman ranks

5-skill level

A1C focus

completion of Airman Leadership School

When will a SrA have opportunity to become an official supervisor?

developing leadership, becoming trainers

SrA focus

NCOs

Who is considered the “backbone” of the USAF?

SSgt and TSgt

NCO ranks

Earn 7-skill level

SSgt focus

become technical expert

TSgt focus

social, physical, mental, and spiritual

Domains of CAF

NCOs

Who incorporates PT into the team’s duty schedule?

NCOs

Who can issue lawful orders to complete tasks under Article 92?

annually

How often must NCOs discuss and provide Benefits Facts Sheets to subordinates?

NCOs

Who recognizes good performance and ensures accountability for deviating against standards?

MSgt, SMSgt, CMSgt

SNCO ranks

first-line supervisors/trainers to leaders of teams

TSgt to MSgt transition

earn 9-skill level

SMSgt focus

SNCOs

Who is in charge of advocating for current and future fiscal budget requirements?

SNCOs

Who educates the team on deployments and deployment readiness?

NCOs and SrA who supervise others

supervisors

SNCOs

Who can be a Superintendent

CMSgt or civilian

Chief ranks

Numbered Air Force, Major Command, Direct Reporting Unit, Field Operating Agency, Joint Staff, or Air Staff

Chiefs work at …

over 600,000

How many total force Airmen are there?

CMSAF

Who is the functional manager for command chief master sergeants and group senior enlisted leaders?

wing or higher

What level is CCM at?

CMSgt

What rank are CFMs typically?

Headquarters Air Force

Where are CFMs located?

commander

Who appoints an SEL?

detachment, squadron, or group

What levels are SELs at?

The Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory

What contains official specialty descriptions for all military classification codes and describes minimum mandatory qualifications?

The Special Duty Category Guide

What provides additional mandatory eligibility for positions?

MTLs

Who runs technical training for non-prior airmen?

3-skill level

What skill level do Technical Training Instructors teach to?

The Profession of Arms

What do PME Instructor and Curriculum Developers teach?

Airman Leadership School, NCO Academy, SNCO Academy, and Chief Leadership Academy

Where do PME Instructor and Curriculum Developers teach?

ADAs

Who were formerly known as Career Assistance Advisors?

ADAs

Who conducts advertising programs and monitor pay and benefits, and advise commanders on force development?

Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas, and Developing Organizations

Foundational Competencies

24

How many sub-categories are in the foundational competencies?