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The Enlisted Force Structure

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Overview

Philosophy of the Enlisted Force Structure

Purpose of the Structure

Three-Tier Structure

NCO Rank and Authority

General NCO Responsibilities Mentoring Subordinates

Specific NCO Responsibilities

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Purpose of the Enlisted Force

Structure

Define specific enlisted rank responsibilities

Establish enlisted rank relationships (how

each rank fits into the organization)

Determine career progression

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Enlisted Force Three-Tier

StructureSenior

Noncommissioned

Officer

Tier

Chief Master SergeantSenior Master Sergeant

Master Sergeant

Superintendent/ManagerSuperintendent/Manager

Craftsman/Supervisor/Manager

Noncommissioned

Officer

Tier

Technical Sergeant

Staff Sergeant

Craftsman/Supervisor

Craftsman/Supervisor

Airman

Tier

Senior AirmanAirman First ClassAirmanAirman Basic

Journeyman/SupervisorApprentice/WorkerApprentice/WorkerAPPRENTICE

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NCORank and Authority

NCOs delegated authority to exercise

leadership. NCOs carry out orders of those appointed

over them.

NCOs give orders in the exercise of theirduties.

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General

NCOResponsibilities

Consider professional development of their

subordinates.

Maintain high degree of proficiency.

Develop and cultivate leadership skills and

professional development.

Apply effective supervisory techniques.

Possess understanding of AF standards,

customs and courtesies. (cont)

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General

NCOResponsibilities

(cont)

Ensure proper accountability of property

and funds.

Execute duties in a timely manner.

Plan, develop, conduct and supervise

training.

Adhere to Safety practices.

Support zero tolerance for discrimination,

sexual harassment, and abuse. (cont)

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General

NCOResponsibilities

(cont)

Resolve personnel problems.

Counsel and correct inappropriate behavior.

Recognize and reward outstanding

performance.

Implement approved policies, directives,

and programs.

Provides guidance and direction to

subordinates.

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Mentoring Subordinates

Assist the member in adjusting to CAP

environment and unit of assignment.

Observe, counsel and correct regarding on-

and off-duty performance, professional

relationships and personal appearance.

Correct marginal or substandard behavior.

Appropriately recognize and reward. (cont)

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Mentoring Subordinates

(cont)

Support all unit and wing activities.

Provide guidance, direction and training.

Promote an overall understanding of all

CAP missions.

Encourage reading of all CAP Cadet

directives.

Leave your legacy.

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Specific SeniorNCO

Responsibility

CMSgt: Highest enlisted rank--managers

and superintendents providing seniorenlisted leadership.

SMSgt: Performs as superintendents and

managers using broad leadership andmanagement skills.

MSgt: Functions primarily in craftsman and

supervisory positions. (cont)

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Specific SeniorNCO

Responsibility (cont)

SNCOs are assigned duties commensurate

with their skill level and rank. Responsible for leadership and developing

personnel under their supervision.

Must be alert to detect adverse moraletrends and provide feedback to chain.

Establish and maintain rapport and open

lines of communication. (cont)

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Specific SeniorNCO

Responsibility (cont)

Lead by example for unit, wing and

community service involvement.

Ensure training violations are not tolerated.

Take the lead achieving, maintaining and

enforcing personnel appearance standards. Foster a climate that ensures good order and

discipline.

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SpecificNCO

Responsibility

TSgt: Qualified to perform highly

complex technical duties in addition toproviding responsible supervision.

Obtain maximum subordinate performance

and ensure mission accomplishment.

Broaden professional expertise andsupervisory techniques. (cont)

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SpecificNCO

Responsibility(cont.)

SSgt: Primarily craftsmen with certain

NCO supervisory responsibility. Supervisory duties differ from those of

TSgt only in scope and span of control.

Responsible for subordinates and effective

accomplishment of assigned tasks.

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Summary Philosophy of the Enlisted Force Structure

Purpose of the Structure

Three-Tier Structure

NCO Rank and Authority

General NCO Responsibilities

Mentoring Subordinates

Specific NCO Responsibilities