Chapter 7 - Career Progression

Question 1

There is a compelling need for officers, civilian personnel, and enlisted Airmen to have a deliberate and common approach to force development, career progression, and the assumption of increased supervisory and leadership responsibilities.

Answer 1

Commitment to Responsibility

Question 2

As Airmen demonstrate expertise and potential, opportunities should be made available to encourage more responsibility and increased leadership roles.

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Enlisted Responsibilities

Question 3

Progression through the tiers correlates to increased levels of leadership and managerial responsibilities, with each tier building on previous responsibilities and focusing on developing the appropriate tactical, operational, and strategic competencies associated with their rank and position.

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Officer Responsibilities

Question 4

Serve in critical positions, such as scientists, engineers, contract specialists, instructors, intelligence experts, mechanics, human resource professionals, firefighters, aircraft mechanics, childcare providers, and many others.

Answer 4

Civilian Responsibilities

Question 5

The three distinct levels associated with leadership skills are:

Answer 5

tactical expertise, operational competence, and strategic vision

Question 6

Includes a general understanding of team leadership and an appreciation for organization leadership

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Tactical Expertise

Question 7

Includes developing a broader understanding of the Air Force perspective and the integration of diverse people and capabilities in operational execution

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Operational Competence

Question 8

Includes combining highly developed personal and people/team institutional competencies, applying broad organizational competencies, and leading and directing exceptionally complex and multi-tiered organizations

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Strategic Vision

Question 9

Fulfills a compelling need for a deliberate and common approach to force development, career progression, increased supervisory, and leadership responsibilities

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Enlisted Force Structure

Question 10

Tier consists of the ranks: Airman Basic, Airman, Airman First Class, and Senior Airman

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Junior Enlisted Airman Tier

Question 11

They focus on adapting to the military, being part of the profession of arms, achieving occupational proficiency, and learning to be productive members of the Air Force

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Junior Enlisted Airman Tier

Question 12

Are primarily adapting to the military profession, acquiring knowledge of Air Force standards, customs, courtesies, as well as striving to attain occupational proficiency under close supervision

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Airman Basic and Newly Enlisted Airmen

Question 13

Continue learning and adapting to the military profession, and are expected to understand and conform to military standards, customs, and courtesies

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Airman

Question 14

Fully comply with Air Force standards and devote time to increasing skills in their career fields and the military profession while becoming effective team members

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Airman First Class

Question 15

Commonly perform as skilled technicians and trainers. They begin developing supervisory and leadership skills through progressive responsibility, individual study, and mentoring

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Senior Airman

Question 16

Consists of the ranks: Staff Sergeant and Technical Sergeant

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The Noncommissioned officer (NCO) tier

Question 17

Continue occupational growth and become expert technicians while developing
as leaders, supervisors, managers, and mentors in the profession of arms

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The Noncommissioned officer (NCO) tier

Question 18

Skilled technicians with supervisory and training responsibilities

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Staff Sergeant

Question 19

Are often a unit’s technical experts. They continuously strive to develop as technicians, supervisors, leaders, and mentors through professional development opportunities, including professional military education

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Technical Sergeant

Question 20

Consists of the ranks: Master Sergeant, Senior Master Sergeant, and Chief Master Sergeant

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The senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) tier

Question 21

They advise, supervise, mentor, and develop junior enlisted Airmen and NCOs under their charge. In this tier, they continue professional development and participate in decision-making processes on a variety of technical, operational, and organizational issues

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The Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Tier

Question 22

Are technical experts, transitioning from first-line supervisors to leaders of operational competence. This rank carries increased responsibilities for leadership, managerial, and team building

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Master Sergeant

Question 23

Are experienced, operational leaders, skilled at merging team talents, skills, and resources with other organizations

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Senior Master Sergeant

Question 24

Possess substantial operational and occupational experience and hold strategic leadership positions with tremendous influence

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Chief Master Sergeant

Question 25

They are charged with mentoring and developing junior enlisted personnel and influencing the professional development of company grade officers

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Chief Master Sergeant

Question 26

Facilitate a quick understanding of a person’s role and level of responsibility

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Enlisted Duty Titles

Question 27

Term used for junior enlisted Airmen and noncommissioned officers (NCO) who are front line leaders

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Supervisors

Question 28

Is used only for NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a work center or element. NCOICs typically have subordinate supervisors

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Noncommissioned Officer in Charge

Question 29

Is used for NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a section with at least two subordinate work centers or elements

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Section Chief

Question 30

Is used for NCOs and SNCOs who are the enlisted leaders of a flight

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Flight Chief

Question 31

Is used for SNCOs in charge of squadron- or wing- level functions

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Superintendent

Question 32

Is used for NCOs and SNCOs who are program, project, and policy managers at designated Air Force levels

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Manager

Question 33

Is used for Chief Master Sergeants who are program, project, or policy managers at designated Air Force levels

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Chief

Question 34

Is the senior enlisted leader of the Air Force and takes precedence over all Air Force enlisted members

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Question 35

Provides leadership to the enlisted force and advises the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Secretary of Defense on enlisted matters

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Question 36

Initially proposed by the Air Force Association’s Airman Advisory Council in 1964

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Establishing a CMSAF position

Question 37

Introduced a bill that would mandate each of the services to appoint one senior enlisted member

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In 1966, Congressman Mendel Rivers

Question 38

In October 1966, Chief of Staff of the Air Force ______________ announced the newly created position of CMSAF

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General John P. McConnell

Question 39

In April 1967__________ | became the first to wear the unique CMSAF insignia with the wreath around the star

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Chief Paul W. Airey

Question 40

Applies to the senior enlisted leader in a designated Air Force level

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Command Chief Master Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Leader

Question 41

Is the functional manager for group superintendents and first sergeants in their organization, and performs other duties as required/directed by their commander

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The command chief master sergeant

Question 42

Typically applies to Chief Master Sergeants, normally located at Headquarters Air Force, responsible for organizing and managing one or more enlisted career fields. Their responsibilities include 52 establishing career field entry requirements, managing trained personnel requirements, and developing and managing career-long training plan requirements and programs

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Air Force Career Field Manager

Question 43

Applies to SNCOs who manage designated enlisted career fields and serve as the major command liaisons for their respective Air Force career field managers

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Major Command Functional Manager

Question 44

Applies to those who provide leadership, management, general supervision, and guidance in organizing, equipping, training, and mobilizing the organization’s enlisted force to meet home station and expeditionary mission requirements

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Group Superintendent

Question 45

Are assigned to each professional military education institution and the First Sergeant Academy

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Commandant

Question 46

Plan, coordinate, and conduct enlisted engagements with partner nations on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs

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Enlisted Engagement Manager/International Affairs

Question 47

Are SNCOs who receive instruction and hands-on experience on Capitol Hill through education and development activities consisting of an intensive orientation of Congress; a full-time assignment to the staff of a member, committee, or support agency of Congress in Washington D.C.; and periodic seminars throughout the assignment

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Enlisted Legislative Fellows

Question 48

Perform assistant duties in support of a command chief master sergeant or combatant command senior enlisted leader, as well as the CMSAF

Answer 48

Command Chief Master Sergeant Executive Assistant