Chapter 12 Flashcards
What education and training program produces skilled and trained personnel capable of maintaining a strong national defense
The AF OJT program
What is the AF strategy for enlisted training
To develop manage and execute realistic and flexible training that produces a highly skilled motivated force able to carry out all tasks and functions supporting the AF mission
Training is an integral part of the Units mission. What does an effective training program require
Commander and supervisory involvement at all levels
What determines the overall success of training and the AMN career Program
The supervisors ability to help airmen reach their long range career objectives
What are the three components of the AF OJT program
- Job Knowledge
- Job Proficiency
- Job Experience
How is AFSC specific career general task and deployment UTC task knowledge gained in enlisted training
Through CDCs or technical references identified by the supervisor and or applicable career field education and training plan
Why is UGT vital in the total training program
It leads to award of higher skill levels and increases skills and abilities
Amn must complete a ____ skills course to be awarded the apprentice 3 Skill level
Initial
When may retraining into an AFSC be accomplished via OJT alone
Only when specified in the retraining instructions and as approved by the AFCMF or the ARC career filed functional manager
When may personnel retraining via OJT be awarded the 3 skill level
Only after completing all knowledge training for task taught in the initial skills course and other tasks and mandatory requirements identified by the AFCFM
What are the minimum requirements for award of the 5 Kill level
- Complete CDC
- Complete Core Tasks
- Complete 12 Months UGT
- Meet mandatory requirements listed in the AF Enlisted Classification Directory
- Be recommended by their supervisor and approved by their CC
Individuals in journeyman retraining status “F” are subject to the same training requirements as standard upgrade trainees, but must complete a minimum of _____ months in UGT
Nine Months
Individuals in craftsman retraining status “G” are subject to the same training requirements as standard upgrade trainees but must complete a minimum of _____ months in UGT
Six Months
What are the minimum requirements for award of the 9 Skill Level
- Be at least a SMSgt
- Meet mandatory requirements in the AF Enlisted Classification Directory
- Be recommended by Supervisor and CC
What is the retraining program designed dot do
Balance the number of personnel in specific grades and year groups of an AFS
Training requirements for retrainies are usually the same as for standard upgrade trainees T/F
True
______ Manage the overall training program for the commander, serve as training consultants to all unit members and determine if a quality training program is in effect within all sections
UTM
With regard to training responsibilities who has the greatest single impact on mission accomplishment
Supervisors
The trainer and Supervisor may be the same person but supervisors may assign someone else to provide training. How are trainers selected
Based on their experience and ability to provide instruction to the trainees
What are four trainer responsibilities
- Planning, conduction and document training
- Preparing and using teaching outlines or task breakdowns as necessary
- developing evaluation tools
- briefing the trainee and supervisor on the training evaluation results
Who is the focal point of the AF training program
The trainee
Why is training documentation important to personnel at all levels
- Validates the status of training and task qualification
- Defines the requirements for individual career progression
- Helps management assess mission capabilities and readiness
How do supervisors use the CFETP
To plan , prioritize, manage and execute training within the career field
The AFCFM approves the _____ for a particular job type or duty position within an AFS
Air Force Job Qualification Standard
What is an AF IMT 797
A form that defines locally assigned duty position, Home station training and deployment/Unit type code requirements not included in the DFETP Part II
Evaluators us AF IMT 803 Report of Task Evaluations during SAVs, when directed by the CC or when a task certification requires validation. How long are the kept in the AF Form 623
Until Upgraded or no longer applicable to the current duty position
Which AF IMT do supervisors use to document selected tasks that require recurring training or evaluation
AF IMT 1098 Special Task Certification and Recurring Training
The Master Training Plan employs a strategy using a master task listing. What does the MTP accomplish
- Ensures completion of all work center job requirements
- Provides milestones for task and CDC completion
- Prioritizes deployment/Unit type Code, home station training, upgrade and qualification tasks
______ provide the information needed to satisfy the career knowledge component of OJT
CDCs
What information must CDCs contain
Basic principles, techniques and procedures common to an AFSC
Who electronically publishes an AFSC listing of CDC requirements, identifying all mandatory CDCs for skill level upgrade
Headquarters Air University (HWQ AU/A4L)
If available, supervisors use CDCs to satisfy career knowledge requirements for UGT. Must members take CDCs that become available after they enter UGT
Not unless specified by the AFCFM
Who ensures trainers are enrolled in required CDC material within 45 days (60 days for OS units) of in processing
The Unit Training Manager
Trainees must normally complete each volume within how many days
30 Days
What action does the supervisor take if CDC material is not completed as scheduled
He or she determines the reason for slow progress, counsels the trainee, documents the counseling on the 632A and places the trainee in supervised study
Why was the CCAF activated
To gain academic recognition for technical training condutcted by AF schools
In what year was the CCAF activated
1972
Enlisted members combine AF _____ training with general education course work from civilian accredited collegs to earn AAS degrees
Technical
The CCAF is apart of the AU and is accredited by what association
The sourther association of collegs and schools commission on colleges
The CCAF is accredited to award associate, mater and doctoral degrees T/F
True
The CCAF is the largest ocommunity college in the world. Where is its admisintrative center located
Maxwell-Gunter AFB AL (it is the only DoD community college exclusively for enlisted personnel)
Amn may sleect any ccaf degree program T/F
False
Name the five geral areas of study offered by CCAF
- Logixtics and resources
- Public and Support Services
- Allied Health
- Electroniices and Telecommunications
- Aircraft and Missile Maintenace
When are enlisted personnel automatically registered into a CCAF degree program
During BMT
Each CCAF degree program consists of _____ semester hours
64 semester hours
What are the requiremnts for recievieng a CCAF
- 64 Semester hours
- 5 level at the time of program completion
- Minimum of 16 semester hours of CCAF residency
How many semester hours of general eduction requiremnts are required for a CCAF degree
15 semester hours
In addition to general education requirements, name the four subject areas and semester hours needed to complete a CCAF degree
- Physical Education - 4hrs
- Technical Education - 24 hrs
- Leadershiop, Managament and Military Studies - 6 hrs
- Program Electives - 15 hrs
Blending AF technical training and education with industry based skill sets and professional ____ processes results in a more divers, qualified workforce.
Certification
Although credentialing is a critical element of enlisted professional development, it has little effect upon transition to civilian life T/F
False
CCAF researches and awards technical credits for degree relevant governmental and or civilian professional ____ , Licensures and registries
Certificates
Students may earn CCAF collegiate credit for certain national professional credentials that are CCAF approved to satisfy what applicable requirements
Technical education and program elective requirements
CCAF Nationally recognized credentialing programs help enlisted personnel broaden their professional development. Howe do these programs directly support CCAFs mission
Credentialing enhances combat readiness, contributes to recruiting and retention, and supports career transitions
The AF airframe and Power plant certification program is for ACFT maintenance technicians in specific occupational specialties. How does this program benefit the AF
By bridging the gap between AF education, training and experience and FAA eligibility requirements, this program broadens the skill sets of professional development and AF technicians
The Federal Aviation Admin and ____ agreed to allow military appointes to administer al FAA certification knowledge testes to eligible military personnel.
Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC)
Who is eligible to take FAA certification knowledge tests free of charge.
Active duty, guard and reserve component personnel of the US armed services
Us Military retirees
US military dependents
DOD civilians
Department of Homeland security civilians
Who is the CCAF instructional System Development (ISD) Certification Program designed for
CCAF assigned curriculum developers, writers and mangers
Who is eligible for the CCAF instructor Certification Program
Qualified officer, enlisted, civilian and other service instructors of CCAF collegiate level, credit awarding coursed
What does the CCAF instructor certification program validate
It validates extensive faculty development training, education, qualifications and practical teaching experience required to teach a CCAF course
The ____ is offered by the CCAF to qualified NCOO, validation their advanced education and experience in leadership and management, as well as professional accomplishments
The professional Manger Certification Program
The PMC program provides a structured professional development track that supplements EPME and the career field education training Plan T/F
True
The _____ is designed to increase awareness of national professional credentialing and CCAF education opportunities for all AF occupational specialties
CCAF Credentialing opportunities on line program
What kind of information does the CCAF credentialing opportunities On Line program provide.
information on
- Specific occupation specialties
- civilian occupational equivalencies
- CCAF degree programs
- AFSC related national professional credentials
- Credentialing agencies
- Professional Organization
The CCAF Credentialing opportunities on line program contains general background information on civilian licensure and certification What other information does it provide
information on
- Specific individual credentials and eligibility requirements
- AFSC related licenses and certifications
- How to fill in gaps between AF training and experience and civilian credentialing requirements
- Funding opportunities to pay for credentialing exams and fees
- Resources available to help AMN gain civilian job credentials
The CCAF is a charter member of the Joint Service Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) and co-chairs the council. Who is also a co-chair
Aircraft Maintenance Air Force Career Field Manager (AF/A4LF)
The DoD and US Coast Guard chartered the Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) to ____ the Federal aviation administration (FAA) Airframe and Power plant (A&P) certification authorization process for military personnel
Standardize
The Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) Services as a functional advisory body to each respective US Military services aviation maintenance division and Headquarters FAA . What else does it do
It represents Military interests in future FAA decisions or policy changes affecting the A&P certification process, and promotes certification opportunities offered by other nationally-recognized credentialing agencies related to military aviation maintenance occupational specialties
One of the responsibility of the JSAMTCC is to ensure the FAA continued recognition of formal military aviation maintenance technical training and practical experience. What are the other six
- Review ACFT maintenance technician training experience from an FAA certification perspective
- Serve as the focal point for FAA Airframe and Power plant certification authorization for military members
- Maintains DoD and US Coast Guard continuity and relationship with HQ FAA
- Provide direction and resources necessary to ensure technicians meet FAA eligibility requirements
- Develop maintain and publish all policies and procedures manual to maintain continuity
- Promote, develop and administer other certification programs deemed of value
What AF website provides students with a one stop shop for all higher education needs
The AFVEC
What specific services are available on the AFVEC website
- CCAF transcript request
- Unofficial CCAF transcript printing
- CCAF degree progress reports
- Access to the Civilian Course Conversion Table
- Personal education records, including courses taken, tuition caps and degree plans
- Online applications for military tuition assistance
