Back to Air Force PDG Chapter 9 - Enlisted Force Development
Changes since last edition:
The chapter was renamed from THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) to ENLISTED FORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Section 9B
Paragraphs 9.14, We Are Recruiters (WEAR) Program, and 9.15, Recruiters Assistance Program (RAP), from the 09 edition were combined into a single topic in the current 2011 version: 9.15. We Are All Recruiters (WEAR) and Recruiters Assistance (RAP) Programs.
And a new topic, was added as the new paragraph 9.14: Airmanship Defined.
Section 9C
unchanged
Sections 9D and 9E
These sections (9D—The Profession of Arms: An Airman’s Perspective and 9E—Personal Professionalism) were kept intact but moved to sections 9F and 9G. Two new sections were added to this 2011 edition:
9D - Military Ethics
9E - Enlisted Force Development
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NCOs are the backbone of the Air Force. The organization’s success or failure, strengths or weaknesses can be
directly related to the effectiveness of its NCOs. Although most Airmen are aware of their responsibilities, an
overview of both general and specific responsibilities may be necessary, especially as the Airmen progress in rank.
This chapter begins by discussing the philosophy, purpose, and structure of the enlisted force, and examines the NCO
in terms of rank and precedence, legal authority, and general and specific responsibilities. In addition, it briefly
describes those special positions entrusted to senior NCOs (SNCO) may hold, such as Air Force Career Field Manager
(AFCFM), first sergeant, command chief master sergeant (CCM), and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
(CMSAF), and professional military education (PME) programs.
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9.2.2. All elements of the enlisted force structure reflect the Air Force core values Air Force (Integrity First, Service
Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do), and are essential to the profession of arms. The core values are the basis
for Air Force policies, guidance, and overall focus.
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9.11.1. MSgt.
MSgts are transitioning from technical expert and first-line supervisor to operational leader able to merge
personnel talents, skills, and resources with other teams’ functions to effectively accomplish the mission,
while continuing to develop leadership and management skills. This rank carries significantly increased
responsibilities and requires broad technical and managerial perspective. MSgt-selects should immediately
enroll in and complete Course 12 or 14, SNCO PME Distance Learning Course, in preparation for their new
role. MSgts normally operate at the operational level of leadership. The official term of address is Master
Sergeant or Sergeant.
According to the Air University website at http://www.au.af.mil/au/barnes/course12/, Course 12 (the CD version of the SNCO PME Course) has not been available since 2008:
The SNCO PME Course, Course 12 and 14, is a computer-based, self-study program developed by the Academic Affairs (AA), Barnes Center for Enlisted Education (BCEE) and administered and managed by the Education Logistics and Communication (A4/A6). Course 12 is delivered via CD-ROM while Course 14 is a web based product. There is no paper version available. Course 14 is a web-based product. However, the CD-ROM-based Course 12 is no longer available as of 31 December 2008. Click here for more information. However, support is still available for version 4 and 5. Help for viewing Course 14 in Internet Explorer 8 can be found here.