Section 9C - Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) Flashcards
How does EPME complement training, experience and other educational programs?
By providing 1) a continuum learning via progressive courses on developing airmanship and warfighting skills; 2) professional education at critical career points; and 3) increased supervision, leadership and management preparation.
What are the three levels of Air Force EPME?
ALS, NCOA, and Air Force SNCOA.
Which levels of EPME are available through Distance Learning (DL) courses?
ALS, NCOA and Air Force SNCOA.
Who 1) provides EPME program development, faculty development and operational program management for EPME; and 2) advises Air Force and other key leaders on Air Force and Joint EPME issues and policies?
The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education (BCEE), EPME Academic Affairs (AA).
What is the Academic Affairs (AA) mission?
To provide the continuum of EPME necessary to inspire and develop enlisted leaders of integrity, service and excellence.
Academic Affairs’ (AA) vision is to instill Airmen with warrior ethos, expeditionary mindset and a passion for leading. What is its goal?
To expand enlisted leadership ability and strengthen commitment to the profession of arms by integrating sound leadership, communication skills and military studies.
EPME Academic Affairs (AA) courses are based on what three broad areas of learning/graduate attributes?
1) Military professional; 2) expeditionary leadership; and 3) leadership communication.
What are the three principle methods of instruction for each EPME course?
1) Guided discussion; 2) case study analysis; and 3) experimental learning.
The ____ is accredited through the Southern Association of College and Schools.
The CCAF.
Do graduates of resident and nonresident SNCOA, NCOA and ALS receive college credits with the CCAF?
Yes. The EPME school provides class graduate information and the CCAF automatically updates individuals records and transcripts.
What is the first level of resident EPME that enlisted Airmen attend?
ALS.
What is the ALS mission and goal?
To prepare SrA to be professional warfighters able to supervise and lead Air Force teams that employ air, space and cyberspace power by helping them understand expectations inherent in their position and the need for professional development.
Operating at most installations, resident ALS is a ____ -week course that helps SrA understand expectations inherent in their position and their need for professional development.
5 week.
ALS must be completed in residence to be eligible for promotion to what rank?
SSgt. (It is also required before performing duties as a reporting official.)
What four attributes does ALS provide graduates?
Those of 1) expeditionary Airmen; 2) supervisors of Airmen; 3) military professionals; and 4) supervisory communicators.
Resident ALS graduates earn ____ semester hours of college credit with the CCAF.
10 semester hours.
Five stateside NCOAs are operated by the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education (BCEE) and one is operated by the ANG. Who operates the four overseas NCOAs?
They are operated by Pacific Air Force (PACAF), one by US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE).