April 2017 477 FG key leader topics

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  • By Maj. Carla Gleason
  • 477th Fighter Group, Public Affairs

Information you may find useful for the upcoming UTA

 

477th Fighter Group Key Leader Topics, April 2017

 

CURRENT ISSUES/Events

 

April is the Month of the Military Child

Military children make up a very special part of our nation's population. These sons and daughters stand in steadfast support of their military parents. To honor their unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of our country, each April is designated the Month of the Military Child.  JBER’s kickoff celebration: http://www.jberlife.com/2016/11/motmc_celebration/

477 ICE comment link now available

Customers who receive customer service from one of the many 477 FSS service providers can now provide feedback, both good and bad, simply by visiting the Interactive Customer Evaluation page. Link: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=982

477 Climate Survey

It is a direct way to let the whole chain of command know how you see things, both positive and negative. The more people who complete the assessment, the more accurate the results. Ultimately, the goal is to create and maintain an environment of fair treatment that is based solely on merit, fitness and capability.

Link: https://www.deocs.net/user4/login/login02.cfm  (Each squadron will receive individual passwords to access the survey.)

AU now offers a new degree program to Air Force Civilians

The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering a little to no-cost associate degree.

AF changes policy on limiting ADOS orders of pregnant reservists

The Air Force has changed its policy of automatically limiting or curtailing the orders of pregnant members of the Air Force Reserve serving on Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) orders at 34 weeks of pregnancy.

Priority topics:
CSAF Focus Area #3—Enhancing Multi-Domain Command & Control

·         CSAF recently released his paper on his final Focus Area—Multi-Domain Command & Control. This final paper completes the series of focus areas that link together the organizational, developmental, and conceptual elements of where the CSAF will focus as your Chief for the remainder of his tenure – joint warfighting excellence.

 

·         Enhancing Multi-Domain Command & Control provides the concept of operations and the technological foundation for better situational awareness, rapid decision making, and employment of the force across multiple domains.

 

·         The Air Force must continue to develop and empower Airmen at all levels: tactical, operational, and strategic, with the skills for joint planning, battle management, and better understanding of how to optimize joint capabilities across multiple domains.

 

·         As a reminder, CSAF Focus Area #1 is “Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons” and CSAF Focus Area #2 is “Strengthening Joint Teams and Leaders.” Read all three of the CSAF’s Focus Area papers here:

CSAF Focus Area #1: The Beating heart of the Air Force... Squadrons  

CSAF Focus Area #2: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams ... a Combined Arms Imperative

CSAF Focus Area #3: Enhancing Multi-domain Command and Control ...Tying It All Together 

 

·         All of the CSAF Focus Area efforts will require significant input from the field. Active participation and ideas from all levels is encouraged and welcomed.

 

MORE RESOURCES

•     JBER ICE: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=982
·         477th Red Tail E-Review: http://www.477fg.afrc.af.mil/News/RedTailReview.aspx

•     UTA Schedule: http://www.477fg.afrc.af.mil/Home/UTASchedule.aspx

•     Early Bird Brief: http://link.defensenews.com/

•     JBER Life Magazine; http://www.jberlife.com/

•     Airman magazine: http://www.airmanonline.af.mil/

•     Military OneSource/HomeFront: http://militaryonesource.mil/

•     Air Reserve Personnel Center: http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/

•     Air Force Association Scholarships: http://www.afa.org/AFA/InformationFor/Military/Scholarships