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==Eligibility== |
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[[Senior Airman|Senior Airmen]] with 48 months time in service or those with a promotion line number for [[Staff Sergeant]]. The member must also have at least six months of retainability from the projected class graduation date before being enrolled. |
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==Awards in ALS== |
==Awards in ALS== |
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Revision as of 17:33, 7 June 2010
Airman Leadership School (ALS) is a six week-long United States Air Force program designed to develop airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the first professional military education (PME) that enlisted Air Force members encounter.[1] ALS focuses on developing leadership abilities as well as effective communication.
Eligibility
Is BoringSenior Airmen with 48 months time in service or those with a promotion line number for Staff Sergeant. The member must also have at least six months of retainability from the projected class graduation date before being enrolled.
Awards in ALS
- Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon - Mandatory award and wear upon successful completion of ALS.
- John Levitow Award - The highest award presented at the Airman Leadership School, it is presented to the student demonstrating outstanding leadership and scholastic qualities. This award selection is based on overall performance evaluation, academic ranking, and peer and staff ratings.
- William H. Pitsenbarger Leadership Award - Presented to the student who has displayed ALL the characteristics of an effective leader and fostered teamwork within the class. One student from each flight in the class is chosen and must meet with a board, normally consisting of instructors and Senior NCOs. The board is the final determining factor in who is awarded the honor. This award is unique when considering the peer points, instructor points and board scores needed.
- Distinguished Graduate Award - Presented to the next (10% of graduates) person with the highest overall average in all graded areas.
- Academic Achievement Award - Presented to the student with highest overall average on the evaluations, both objective and performance.
Supervision without SSgt Promotion
Upon completion of ALS the graduate receives the ability to write performance reports on subordinates.Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2618. This allows the graduate the ability to supervise.
Topics Covered
Airman Leadership School covers Combat Leader, Military Professional, Supervisor of Airmen, verbal and written communication, and group dynamics. A majority of the instruction focuses around various Air Force rules and regulations.