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SMSgt Chad Bacon Director of Operations

USAF First Sergeant Academy. WELCOME. SMSgt Chad Bacon Director of Operations. USAF First Sergeant Academy.

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SMSgt Chad Bacon Director of Operations

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  1. USAF First Sergeant Academy WELCOME SMSgt Chad Bacon Director of Operations

  2. USAF First Sergeant Academy • Mission – Develop through education and training selected senior noncommissioned officers to serve as advisors to commanders on issues that impact our Airmen in successfully accomplishing our Air Force mission. • Vision – Execute a standardized, state-of-the-art program to maximize first sergeant’s capabilities and develop enlisted leaders for the United States Air Force.

  3. Important Numbers/Information • Student answering machine (Check on Breaks) • (334) 416-4697 • FAX machine • (334) 416-1004 / DSN 596-1004 • In case of emergency • (334) 416-2900, DSN 596-2900 • Student bulletin board in student lounge contains various DP items, Safety information, Academic Integrity letter

  4. Ice Breaker! • Ice Breaker, DOT2, 1700 hours • Gunter Lanes • Bowling, pizza, sodas • Get to know each other… • Dress smartly! • $25 “Landing Fee” per student covers cost of icebreaker, water, and flight shirt! (due on DOT 1) • “The Store” Talk to your instructor about additional purchases

  5. Building Access • You have 24 hours access to this building • Each flight leader will be issued a key for the East entry • See your flight leader for access • Students are responsible for the security of the flight room side of the building • Last student out ensure the building is secured • Students are not allowed unescorted access beyond the glass door in the center of the building…find an instructor!

  6. Graduation Ceremony • Last Friday of Class(DOT 10) • NCO Academy Auditorium • Ceremony at 1430, students in place 1400 • End of course survey completed prior to departure

  7. General Information • NO CELL PHONES IN THE BUILDING OR DURING PT • NO THUMBDRIVES ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING!!! • Hands-free cell phone use only and watch speed while driving on base! • Sick Call (953-1012) 0700-0730 @ Maxwell MTF • call your flight leader or flight instructor immediately! • After hours urgent care 953-3368 – on-call physician • No tobacco products during duty hours • Flight or AF PT shirt with FSA or AF PT shorts for PT

  8. Expectations • Be on time to all class periods, meeting, etc • “The Gong” – 2 minutes prior to start of Total Force auditorium lessons by the CLASS LEADER • Show USAF First Sergeant Academy courtesy to guest speakers • Stand and Introduce yourself (MSgt…, _____ Flight) • Be Polite  • You may disagree, don’t attack

  9. Sexual Assault Prevention • Maxwell/Gunter Sexual Assault Prevention and Reporting 24-hours a day, 7-days a week – (334) 953-8696 • General program questions- (334) 953-4416 / 7116 / 9579 • Other Base Resources • OSI – (334) 953-7109 • FAP – (334) 953-5055 • VWAP – (334) 953-6799 • Chaplains – (334) 953-2109 • S.T.A.R. Standing Together Against Rape (334) 213-1227

  10. ROADRUNNER in iGecko • If you are staying overnight somewhere other than your lodging room, you must log in to iGecko and provide contact information via ROADRUNNER…

  11. USAF First Sergeant Academy WELCOME SMSgt Jennifer Hellwig Director of Education

  12. FSA CURRICULUM First Class Total Force First Sergeants ANG AFRC AD CASE STUDY, GUIDED DISCUSSION, ROLE PLAY INFORMAL LECTURE, DEMO PERFORMANCE, CORE VALUES AFI’s FUNCTIONAL MANAGERS MIL JUSTIICE

  13. Curriculum Areas • CCAF – 6 Credit hours for AD, ANG and AFRC • Administration • Human Resources Management • Maintenance of Discipline • Readiness • Schedule is subject to change!

  14. Evaluations • Writing assignment/Oral presentation • Written presentation due DOT 5, 1230 • Oral Presentations DOT 6 • Written Exam • Component – DOT 1, 70% to pass (11 correct) • Total Force – DOT 9, 70% to pass (21 correct) • Counseling Scenarios • Forming the Flight/Change of Command (Class) DOT 8 • Instructor Assessments • Class Participation

  15. Non-Attribution Authority AUI 36-2308 • Non-Attribution. Treating statements made in a school setting as information not to be attributed to a specific individual • Faculty remarks will not be released or discussed with any outside body without written permission of the speaker • Acceptable to say a “previous speaker” made a particular statement, but speaker’s name will not be divulged

  16. Academic Freedom AUI 36-2308 • Academic Freedom. Responsible communication, in written or oral form, on any subject related to curricula within a school setting • Issues may be freely discussed and are encouraged to enhance learning • Avoid derogatory attacks of any kind • Destructive criticism of any individual will not be condoned • Ridicule of persons is not academic freedom • Complaints regarding offensive remarks/irresponsible statements may be filed with the Director of Education or Commandant at anytime

  17. Academic Integrity. Uncompromising adherence to ethics, morality, conduct and, scholarship related toacademicactivity. Lack of integrity includes (but is not limited to): Plagiarism. Appropriating the literary composition of one or more other persons Cheating. Knowingly permitting a student to copy work, or answers, from an examination paper Misrepresentation. The act of making an assertion to intentionally deceive or mislead either orally or in writing Unprofessional relationships (including Fraternization). Activity that detracts from the authority of superiors Favoritism. Misuse of office or position for personal gain Academic Integrity AUI 36-2309

  18. Violations(Authority AUI 36-2308 and 2309) VIOLATIONS AUI 36-2308 AND 2309 • Violation of academic freedom, non-attribution and academic integrity policies is a serious matter • Military and civilian students who violate these policies are subject to adverse administrative and/or disciplinary action • Military students may be prosecuted under the UCMJ, Article 92

  19. Course Critiques • EVERY STUDENT must complete 1 critique per day • EACH FLIGHT, 4 per guest speaker. • Input on flight computer in iGecko.

  20. Course Feedback • Completed last two days of Week 2 • End of Course Feedback • Links posted in Flight Room and Computer Lab (please do not click on links on the desk tops)

  21. AWARDS • “Diamond” - Our most prestigious award! • “Top Graduate” • Highest cumulative score among Honor Graduates • “Honor Graduate” • TF Test Score, Peer Points & Instructor Points • “Commandant’s Award” • Students select one nominee from each Total Force flight • Commandant interviews and selects award recipient

  22. USAF First Sergeant Academy UNDERSTANDING LEARNING

  23. LET’S DISCUSS... Let’s Discuss… • Keys to Successful Learning • Teaching Methods • Cognitive Learning

  24. Keys to Successful Learning Keys to Successful Learning • Studying Tips • Be systematic • Concentrate • Group Study Encouraged • Focus on Samples of Behavior

  25. Keys to Successful Learning • Test Taking Tips • Know what’s being tested • Exercise care – don’t change answers • Learn from the test feedback

  26. Teaching Methods • Informal Lecture – In class • Guided Discussion – Most widely used, group discussion and interaction • Case Study – Bridges the gap between classroom and “real life” • Practical Exercises – Counseling, Discipline, Deployment

  27. Samples of Behaviors Example 1: Sample Knowledge level test question Objective: Know protocol procedures for military functions  Sample of Behavior: Define protocol Example 2: Sample Comprehension Level Test Question Objective: Comprehend the services provided by the Air Force Aid Society. Sample of Behavior: Give a new example of when a first sergeant should objectively advocate AFAS assistance for a case that requires an exception to policy

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