201b. Enlisted Training Program Flashcards

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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  1. Purpose is to ensure each individual is prepared to meet AF mission requirements
  2. Requires commander and supervisory involvement at all levels
  3. Supervisors must take an active role in the trainee’s career progression
  4. Successful maintenance officers must take an active role in understanding their unit’s training objectives
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • _​_Formal initial skills training
    • Field Training Detachment (FTD)
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Field Training Detachment (FTD)
    • hands-on maintenance training at operational locations
    • managed by AETC through SAFB
    • detachments assigned geographically based on established need/demand
    • not all bases have an assigned FTD
    • FTD’s can be led by CGO’s on G-series orders
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • MTS
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Maintenance Training Section (MTS)
    • Provides initial, recurring and advanced proficiency, qualification, or certification skills needed by a technician to perform duties in their primary AFSC
    • Accomplish Mx training away from the production environment to minimize distractions
    • Does not duplicate training offered by local FTD
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • OJT
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • On the Job Training (OJT)
    • Job Knowledge
      • CDC; basic knowledge of career field
      • CFETP and applicable technical references
    • Job Proficiency
      • Hands-on-training (HOT)
      • Tasks are work-centered focused
    • Job Experience
      • Gained during and after upgrade training
      • Builds confidence and competence
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • UGT
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Upgrade Training (UGT)
    • Apprentice
    • Journeyman
    • Craftsman
    • Superintendent
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • UGT
      • Apprentice
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Apprentice
    • Awarded 3-skill level
    • Complete initial skills training course
    • If required, trainee must also complete AETC follow-on (Mission Ready Airmen) training at another base (HOT training). Ex: F-15 @ Seymour Johnson AFB
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • UGT
      • Journeyman
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Journeyman
    • Awarded 5-skill level
    • Complete mandatory CDC, if available
    • Complete all core tasks identified in the CFETP
    • Complete 12 months in UGT (9 months for re-trainees)
    • Recommendation by supervisor and approval by commander
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • UGT
      • Craftsman
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Craftsman
    • Awarded 7-skill level
    • Must be at least Staff Sergeant
    • Complete mandatory CDCs and CFETP core tasks
    • Must attend the 7-lvl craftsman course (if required)
    • Complete 12 months in UGT (6 months for re-trainees)
    • Recommendation by supervisor and approval by Commander
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • UGT
      • Superintendent
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Superintendent
    • Awarded 9-skill level
    • Must be at least a SMSgt
    • Meet mandatory requirements in Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory
    • Recommendation by supervisor and commander approval
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • Qualification Training
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Hands-on perfomance training designed to qualify an Airman in a specific position
  • Occurs both during and after UGT to maintain up-to-date qualifications
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
    • Continuation Training
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Additional advanced training exceeding the minimum UGT requirements
  • Training never stops
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
    • Airman Promotion System Objective
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Airman Promotion System Objective
    • Provides a visible, relatively stable career progression
    • Attract, retain, and motivate Airmen to career service
    • Recruit and retain the best individuals for military service
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
    • Promotion Quotas
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Promotion Quotas
    • DOD sets limits on top 5 enlisted grades
    • Title 10, USC limits SMSgt and CMSgt - 3.75% of Active Duty enlisted force
    • Quota limits are affected by:
      • Fiscal-end strength
      • Funding limits
      • Regulatory limits
      • Projected vacancies
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
    • Promotion Cycles
  • Airman Reenlistment
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  • Promotion Cycles
    • AF establishes promotion cycles to ensure timely periodic promotions
    • Helps to accurately forecast vacancies
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • SRP
      • definition
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  • Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)
    • Process for evaluating enlisted Airmen for additional service
      • Reenlistment is a privilege, not a right
      • Objective is to ensure the Air Force retains only Airmen who consistently demonstrate the capability and willingness to maintain high professional standards
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • SRP
      • Immediate Supervisors
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  • Provide unit commanders with recommendation on reenlistment
  • Evaluate personnel on duty performance, leadership abilities, and career progression potential
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • SRP
      • Commanders
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  • Retain ultimate approval authority on all reenlistments
  • Considers EPR ratings, unfavorable information, AF standards, ability to complete required training, and duty performance
  • May reverse decision at any time
  • Do not use selective reenlistment when involuntary separation is more appropriate
  • individuals may appeal if denied reenlistment or apply for an extension
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • SRP
      • First term enlistments
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  • Considered no earlier than 15 months prior to Expiration Term of Service (ETS)
  • Projected reenlistments NLT 120 prior to date of separation, otherwise you are projected for separation
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • SRP
      • Second term and career airmen reenlistments
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  • Considered no earlier than 13 months prior to ETS
  • Career Airmen undergo SRP within 13 months of completing 20 years of active miltary service
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • SRP
      • Extensions of Enlistment
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  • Purpose is to extend an AIrman’s current enlistment period
  • Can be voluntary
  • Requested for service-directed retainability reasons or best interest of the Air Force
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • SRP
      • Career Job Reservations (CJR)
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  • Applies only to first term Airmen
  • Designed to prevent surpluses and shortages in career fields
  • AFPC automatically places Airmen on CJR waiting list
  • Must have approved CJR at least 5 months prior to separation date to reenlist in AFSC
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • HYT
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  • High Year of Tenure (HYT)
    • Method of stabilizing the enlisted force career structure
    • Represents maximum number of years Airmen may serve, based on their current grade
    • Applies to SrA-CMSgt
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  • Enlisted Training
  • Enlisted Training Methods
  • Enlisted Promotion Process
  • Airman Reenlistment
    • SRB
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  • Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)
    • Paid to enlisted members who reenlist in selected critically manned AFSCs
    • Paid in four zones
      • Between 17 months - 6 yrs
      • 6 - 10 yrs
      • 10 - 14 yrs
      • 18 - 20 yrs