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Show rr April 26. 2001 Leadership school smooths road to NCO "As supervisors it is very important that they communicate with their peo- pie," he said. "We instruct them on counseling and group dynamics. From this they learn the basics of human behavior and how to communicate." To graduate, students must meet by Heather Houston Schools-t- o Careers Intern Ogden ALC Public Affairs For airmen, the road to becoming a noncommissioned officer isn't easy, but the seven staff members at the Airman Leadership School try to make that road a little less bumpy. ALS the first of three professional education courses for enlisted military people helps prepare senior airmen for becoming supervisors and fosters a commitment to the profession of arms, according to Master Sgt Perry Woods, ALS commandant. "Many of the students haven't had positions where they were in charge of people," Woods said. This course gives them the tools, and the staff members lend their experience on how to develop into a supervisor." course covers three The 4 12-wee- k the minimum scores on two tests. a briefing and writing assignment. Senior airmen with 48 months time in ser retainability are careers when they're struggling with stay ing in the Air Force, said i ml eye-openi- ng They feel they've been put down. People have told them that they are just there to do a job, but they realize that's not true," he said. "When they come through ALS, we reinforce what the Air Force is really about, and they recognize they really are part of a great organization." Staff Sgt. Steven Bermudez was "on the fence" about getting out, but he changed his mind after going through ALS. "When I left here, I was ready to set the world on fire. I said to myself, 'I'm not getting out of this Air Force 4v 'ADVANCE need TIL PAVDiiy CASH ADVANCE CENTERS rience. Recent graduate Senior Airman Steven Olkowski, from the 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, said ALS is going to help him "understand what his supervisors and their supervisors have to do and why." In addition, he realized he's not only going to be responsible for himself, but now younger airmen. ALS has prepared Senior Airman Sta-ci- e Grif fie, 75th Medical Group, for helping set airmen and other troops up for success. She also said ALS has prepared her to start setting an example . am II INSTANT CASH NO ADDITIONAL LOAN FEES ; NO CREDIT NO PROBLEM NO HASSLE Clearfield, 595 S. State dedication, support and assistance in Caring for out Community. National Volunteer Week April Your Next Davis Hospital and Medical Center OPEN: Moiv Sat 9 (Across from am to 7 p.m. Caring for our Community miuim MGflM'Q I Ask About Our Life lime Rate Guaranty guess most people can always come up with excuses why they don't make the most of their opportunities. 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"I believe if every supervisor had the chance to attend ALS for a day, they would have a different view of their troops. They certainly have kept me young ... the students are full of great ideas and have a tremendous amount of energy and want to get things done." Volunteer Organization for their omaMimBMinMB OiiSHj - We Make Today St 801-774-39- 99 North Salt Lake, 470 E. In for her troops. , Over the course oAIi Foentes said he definitely sees a .diucc4ice in the ' '. :?." v students, ; ;:"When they first tome U ear school you can see in their eyes they're very inquisitive and you can tell that some of them haven't been set up or success," he said. "When you look into their eyes 4 12 weeks later, you can tell they're walking a little bit taller now that they kind of have an idea of what they're supposed to do." "We are lucky here," Woods said. "Our base leaders lend tremendoliS support. If you attend our graduation, there's always a full house. Supervisors, first sergeants, chiefs and commanders visit the school often to talk with the students. The students enjoy this and it allows them to see the importance of the course and the support leaders give to it." For Woods, the most satisfying part of his job is when he sees a light go on with a student, as well as his interaction with the different students. EXTRA CASH Can't wall until payday, i don't think they've had that opportunity in the field." As for the students, ALS can be an expe Senior Airman Dennis Fuselier, one of the newest ALS instructors. sibilities. They learn about effective writing, speaking, and basic grammar during the communications skills block, which Woods said is the most beneficial part of ALS. r eli- gible to attend. Most airmen attend ALS at a point in their ship, and communication skills. During the profession of arms block, students learn to value enlisted heritage and the evolving role of airmen. They also learn about effective leadership in the Air Force environment and about general and specific NCO respon- 7W he said. "Sergeant Woods has set up a learning environment that allows students to disagree with us. They realize they can really tell us how they feel." And I vice and one year of areas: profession of arms, leader- n this is ray Air Force! Bermudez is now an ALS instructor. Through the years, ALS has changed, according to Master Sgt Michael Fuentes, one of the more senior instructors. "Back in the day whenever we had discussions it seemed like the instructors wanted the Air Force answer and that's all they wanted," 475-511- 1 1885 E. Skyline Dr. in South Ogden East of Harrison Blvd., Off Hwy 89 W. REVERDALE RD, R I VEER DALE, UT A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE |