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Show AIR FORCE RESERVE Supplement to th Hilltop Timet "- ft - ll ' 1 " in- n- , TT" I " " - i ii Force Photos by TSgt. Bruce U.S. Failure to communicate Putting their heads together TSgts. Jesus A. Gutierrez, left, and Jeffrey Hulse NCO Leadership Class students, left to right, SSgt. Roberto Martinez and TSgt. Carol Combs, both demonstrate how not to on a Hills Air conversation carry during the first NCO Leadership Development Class. of 405th CLSS; SSgt. Wayne Moses, 419th CES; and Sgt. Del Gale, 68th APS, work as a team to design an equal opportunity rank advancement program in the Air Force Reserve. The group is one of five teams in the class studying a particular Issue in an effort to improve the Air Force Reserve. NCO Leadership Development Program ft ft dl dl I ; yden s hu e Jo p it b (Second in a series) em-sol- ve "Our project addresses the problems with billeting, will present the results of a questionnaire and some suggestions for improving the billeting by TSgt. Bruce Hills 419th TFW Public Affairs Office program." Sergeant Smith, who works as a civilian on base Students enrolled in the Air Force Reserve's first in fuels, said he has enjoyed the NCO Leadership Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Development Class and has especially enjoyed getting to know other reservists in the class and discovering that Program at Hill AFB say they like the course. Most of the staff sergeants and technical ser- "we all have the same problems, generally." geants believe the information and experiences they He said the best experiences he has had in the are receiving in the classes, which began in October class have been learning to interview people and and end Jan. 7, will help them not only in their ask questions "that can't be anhow to Reserve jobs, but in their civilian occupations and learning swered simply with yes or no." even in their personal and family lives. ; Jeffrey Hulse, a heavy equipment operator Eventually, every staff sergeant and technical ser- inTSgt. Civil Engineering Squadron, said his the 419th geant in the Air Force Reserve will take the is the possibilities of providing some team course, Hill AFB Reserve officials say. A new class kind of studying child care facilities for reservists during is starting this month and another class begins in UTAs. X; February. NCO Leadership Class so "I've the enjoyed really Along with studying psychology, management and communications techniques, the students have far, especially learning to deal with different kinds been broken into five teams and are solving of people in difficult situations. "Some of the psychology I've learned in the course problems in a cooperative, joint effort. has already helped me with my family, in my civilian This Sunday, the students will brief the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Forrest job with the Utah Department of Transportation S. Winebarger, in a special presentation during and in the Reserve." c which all five projects will be presented. TSgt. Carol J. Combs, an instructor in inventory in the 405th Combat Logistics Support management L. TSgt. Rodney Smith, a fuels quality assurance her class is working on a proposal said specialist in the 419th Combat Support Squadron, Squadron, to provide equal opportunity rank advancement in says his team is working on a project to improve billeting during Unit Training Assemblies for reser- the Air Force Reserve. "My team feels there are a lot of inequities asvists who live more than 50 miles from the base. "Each team has chosen a team leader and a team sociated with promotions and they would like to see promotions given in a more consistent manner spokesman who will deliver a five-- to briefing on each team's project Everyone in each throughout the Reserve. "We'd like to see information concerning the team has worked equally hard on solving the in the projects." qualifications for advancement given to reservists problems addressed Sergeant Smith said his group feels reservists go in a more thorough manner, so everyone knows the through too much red tape and too many hassles to procedures." Sergeant Combs, a homemaker with four children get billeting during a UTA. e civilian supply clerk at Hill AFB, said a miles and 25 rooms are reservists away "Often, given from the base and have to drive 50 miles round trip she believes the information she has learned in the on Saturday and Sunday. That seems like too much NCO Leadership Development Class will help her time and driving to be practical," Sergeant Smith in every aspect of her life. "I have especially enjoyed learning how to talk to said. , 10-da- y 10-minu- te full-tim- Mew (soirirDinmnsseiiry cordis Q. How does the reservist andor his depen dents gain entrance to Department of Defense commissaries? A. Effective Jan. 1, 1990, the DD Form 2529, U.S. Armed Forces Commissary Privilege Card, will be the standard accepted form of proof of entitle- ment for reservists and their dependents to enter DOD commissaries. The Commissary Privilege Card will be issued to reservists of all components. Q. How long will the CPC remain valid? A. Reservists andor their dependents are authorized 12 discretionary visits each calendar year. The CPC will be issued during January of each year and remain valid until Dec. 31 of that year. Q. Who or what agency controls issuance of the CPC? A. The individual's unit administratororderly Sergeant Barnhart, a printer and press operator for a medical facility in civilian life, said the NCO Leadership Class has helped "refresh my memory about some ideas I have heard before, but have not put into practice as much as I should have. "I especially like working in teams, in a cooperative effort, to solve problems and get things done." SSgt. Henry Szerszen, a team trainer in battle damage and repair in the 405th CLSS, said his class group is considering the feasibility of conducting the school tour NCO Leadership Class during a y or as part of an annual tour. "We enjoy the class, but there are some problems with holding it over four consecutive UTAs, with two extra man days included. "If the class could be held all at once and not spread out so much, it might be better." Sergeant Szerszen said his team is surveying the class and others about the issue. In addition, he said, his team is considering whether the class should be mandatory for all staff sergeants and technical sergeants in the Air Force Reserve. "I really like the class and a lot of the material we've covered has opened my eyes about people. I am learning how to see things from other people's points of view how to walk in their shoes for a moment to better understand why they feel the way they do." He said the class has helped him be a better listener, too, and is helping him pay more attention to others and what they have to communicate, both verbally and 10-da- non-verball- y. spcoirlk ..qjuesflnoiriis room. Q. Must the 12 authorized visits to the com- missary be utilized on any set schedule such as one per month? A. No. The 12 authorized visits are on a discretionary basis and may be utilized as desired. However, once the 12 visits are used, the individual andor hisher dependents have no more entitlements until the following year; thus, it is possible to utilize the commissary 12 times during January 1990 and have no more entitlements until January 1991. Q. How will the individual keep track of uti, lized commissary visits? A. The reverse of the CPC contains 12 blocks. will void a block each time Commissary personnel " . is a visit utilized. . ; people in more meaningful ways and how to ask questions without intimidating people." SSgt. William A. Barnhart, 67th Aerial Port Squadron, said his team is working on a program to improve retention in the Air Force Reserve and is trying to find out, through questionnaires and interviews with reservists, what are the major reasons people quit the Reserve. "A lot of reservists say family problems or difficulties at work are the reasons, but we'd like to find out if these are really the major causes and if there might not be some added incentives the Reserve could offer to improve retention." ... Q. Are there any policy changes regarding utilization of the commissary while performing active duty? A. No. The 12 discretionary visits are in addition to the authorization to utilize the commissary while performing active duty. A copy of active duty orders and red ID card for the reservists or orders and picture ID for dependents will suffice for entrance anc' utilization. The CPC should not be stamped whilo the reservist is performing active duty. Active duty orders can only be utilized during the inclusive dates covered by the orders. Q. How many times daily may a reservist or dependent visit the commissary? A. As many times as they wish. Only one day is marked off the CPC regardless of the number of visits daily.. |