Second Lieutenant Guide

Air and Space Force

Authored and Assembled by:

Captain Nethania Swanson, Det 585

Captain Michael Meaux, Det 145

Captain Mandela Littleton, Det 165

Current as of 9 Mar 2021, Version 1

Acknowledgement

The following document represents the efforts and experiences of the three authors, Captains

Swanson, Meaux, and Littleton, in addition to the support and contribution of over 200

Company-Grade, Field-Grade, and General Officers across 20+ Air Force Specialty Codes and

dozens of military installations world-wide.

PREFACE

Second Lieutenants,

Congratulations on commissioning into the world’s greatest Air and Space Force! You entered

the Air and Space Force as a Civilian; an individual. You leave your commissioning source as a

leader, wingman, and warrior. You have answered your nation’s call. What you have

accomplished is no easy feat; be proud of your accomplishment!

With pride and reverence, consider the weight of the office which you have now entered, and

understand that this duty should not be taken lightly. As a leader, you will be responsible for the

well-being of your organization and its people. You must therefore lead a life that embodies the

Air and Space Force Core Values; you must set the example. With this in mind, we offer the

following advice as you embark upon your military career:

“Integrity is the fundamental premise for military service in a free society. Without integrity,

the moral pillars of our military strength, public trust, and self-respect are lost.”

–General Charles A. Gabriel, Chief of Staff, USAF

As an officer, you will undoubtedly face significant challenges in your future. It is with the

utmost importance that you maintain your character and integrity above all else. Your team and

organization’s success depends upon your fortitude; the strength of your voice and reputation

depends upon your moral courage.

As a newly appointed officer, it is your responsibility to listen first and decide second. You will

not know all the answers and that is okay. You will need to lean on your Enlisted counterparts’

experience to help you understand the complete picture and make strong, effective, and

productive decisions for the betterment of your troops and organization.

With your character and training, along with this counsel and the information provided by this

Second Lieutenant Guide, you are truly ready to serve! Good luck as you begin your journey in

the Air or Space Force. We cannot wait to see what you bring to the fight!

–The Second Lieutenant Guide Team

 
3 
Table of Contents 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 1 
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 
CHAPTER 1: THE BEGINNING OF YOUR JOURNEY ........................................................................................... 4 
COMMISSIONED…NOW WHAT? ............................................................................................................................... 4 
CHAPTER 2: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION MOVE ................................................................................. 5 
MOVING TO YOUR FIRST BASE. ................................................................................................................................ 5 
YOU HAVE YOUR ORDERS, NOW WHAT? .................................................................................................................. 5 
YOU HAVE ARRIVED AT YOUR NEW BASE, NOW WHAT? .......................................................................................... 7 
CHAPTER 3: FINANCES ............................................................................................................................................. 9 
WHAT IS AN LES AND HOW DO I READ IT? .............................................................................................................. 9 
HOW DOES MY PAY WORK? ...................................................................................................................................... 9 
BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM. .......................................................................................................................... 10 
GI BILL. .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 
TUITION ASSISTANCE. ............................................................................................................................................ 10 
CHAPTER 4: MILITARY PERSONNEL SYSTEMS ................................................................................................11 
AEROMEDICAL SERVICES INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (ASIM/IMR)............................................................. 11 
AIR FORCE FITNESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AFFMS). ..................................................................................... 11 
AIR FORCE PORTAL ............................................................................................................................................... 11 
DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEM (DTS) ......................................................................................................................... 11 
ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING (E-PUBS). .................................................................................................................... 11 
EMAIL (OUTLOOK). ................................................................................................................................................ 11 
LEAVEWEB ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. ....................................................................................................................................... 14 
MYPERS. ................................................................................................................................................................. 14 
PERSONNEL RECORDS DISPLAY APPLICATION (PRDA). ..................................................................................... 14 
SINGLE UNIT RETRIEVAL FORMAT (SURF). ........................................................................................................ 14 
TALENT MARKETPLACE ........................................................................................................................................ 15 
VIRTUAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FLIGHT (VMPF) .............................................................................................. 15 
CHAPTER 5: MEDICAL .............................................................................................................................................16 
TRICARE............................................................................................................................................................... 16 
Plans. .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 
TRICARE ONLINE (PATIENT PORTAL) ................................................................................................................ 16 
Appointments. .................................................................................................................................................... 16 
CHAPTER 6: BASE SERVICES AND RESOURCES ................................................................................................17 
CHAPTER 7: EVALUATIONS ...................................................................................................................................19 
CHAPTER 8: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE ................................................................................21 
APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................24 
APPENDIX B: RECOMMENDED READING LIST .................................................................................................26 
APPENDIX C: USAF RANK STRUCTURE ...............................................................................................................25 
APPENDIX D: USSF RANK STRUCTURE ...............................................................................................................26 
APPENDIX E: CIVILIAN RANK STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................27 
 

Chapter 1: The Beginning of your Journey

Commissioned…Now what?

As a leader, you are responsible for knowing how your organization runs, what your

commander’s priorities are, and what your subordinate’s roles are. The only way you are going

to begin your career prepared and understand what is expected of you as a newly appointed

officer is by reading, listening, and learning.

President Truman once said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”

As you embark on your journey through the Profession of Arms and as a leader, you must

consistently find ways to improve yourself and become a master of your craft. Reading is vital to

enhancing your leadership skills and presence because it helps promote innovative thinking,

empathy, an understanding of leading and working with diverse cultures, getting comfortable

with the uncomfortable, and so much more! Below is a recommended reading list. A more

extensive list is located in Appendix B.

1. National Defense Strategy (NDS)

https://dod.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/2018-National-Defense-Strategy-

Summary.pdf

2. General C.Q. Brown’s USAF Strategy

https://www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/2020SAF/ACOL_booklet_FINAL_13_Nov_100

6_WEB.pdf

3. General Raymond’s Space Force Priorities

https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2409479/raymond-document-outlines-space-

forces-management-practices-priorities-and-iden/

4. Heirpower! Eight Basic Habits of Exceptionally Powerful Lieutenants

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AUPress/Display/Article/1533264/heirpower-eight-

basic-habits-of-exceptionally-powerful-lieutenants-online-only/

5. The Armed Forces Officer

https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/Books/AFO/Armed-Forces-Officer.pdf

6. AFI 1-1: Air Force Culture and Standards

https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_cc/publication/afi1-1/afi1-1.pdf

7. AFI 1-2 Commander’s Responsibilities

https://www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/csaf/afi1_2.pdf

8. AFH 36-2618: The Enlisted Force Structure (The Little Brown Book)

https://www.afrc.af.mil/Portals/87/documents/PDC/afh36-2618.pdf?ver=2020-03-10-

102348-690

9. AFI 36-2406: Officer and Enlisted Evaluations Systems

https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-2406/afi36-

2406.pdf

10. AFI 36-2907: Adverse Administrative Actions

https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-2907/afi36-

2907.pdf

Chapter 2: Permanent Change of Station Move

Moving to your first base. Save your money as soon as possible. Your move will be expensive,

and you will not be paid nor reimbursed until you file your travel voucher and in-process with

your base. You will need to plan to have at least three months of savings for your move, rent, and

bills. It can take up to two pay cycles before you receive your first paycheck. Should you need

financial assistance, you can contact your local Finance Office and request an advance on your

monthly pay. Learn more here: Military Advance Pay

Sponsor. Once you receive your orders, your new unit should assign a sponsor. Your sponsor is

a member from your new unit who will help with questions, provide recommendations for where

to live, show you around the base, and tell you more about your job specifics. If for any reason

you are not assigned a sponsor, don’t be afraid to reach out to your new unit and ask for one.

Having a sponsor is a fundamental part of a military move and aids with the transition because it

provides you with a familiar face and friend.

Orders. Depending on your EAD, you may have to wait a while for your approved orders. Once

you receive your orders, you will need to start your move process immediately. If you delay, this

may impact your Report No Later Than Date (RNLTD).

Military ID card. Once you have your commissioning paperwork, you are eligible to go to a

nearby military base and obtain your Common Access Card (CAC). You will need to schedule

an appointment through the DEERs appointment website. Once you make your appointment, call

your DEERs location and verify what documentation you need to bring with you to your

appointment. In accordance with AFI 36-2036, Para. 11.7.2., “Military personnel may be

photographed while wearing uniform or civilian clothes and must adhere to uniformed Service

grooming standards.”

Schedule DEERs appointments here: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/

You have your orders, now what?

Once you receive your orders, you will need to do the following:

1. Verify your personal information is correct on all documents.

2. If you have dependents (spouse or kids), make sure they are listed on your orders. The

military pays you per diem for you and your dependent’s travel, so make sure they are

listed.

3. Verify your EDD (Estimated Departure Date). This is the date you are expected to

depart your current station for your new assignment. This date is flexible and can be

changed with approval from your Commander.

4. Understand your RNLTD. You must be at your next duty station and signed into your

unit by this date. Any changes will need to be approved by your gaining Commander.

5. Understand your allotted travel days. Pay close attention to your orders and how many

travel days you are allocated to relocate to your new destination.

a. A traveler who is authorized PCS travel by POV is allowed one day of travel for

the first 400 miles between authorized points. “For any distance greater than 400

miles, the traveler is allowed another day of travel for every additional 350

miles.” See the JTR, par. 050205. https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/

b. You will earn per diem for every day you travel to your base. During your move,

you will be initially responsible for covering the cost of gas, lodging, tolls, etc.

You will not be reimbursed nor paid per diem until you file your travel voucher

with your local Finance Office.

6. Planning your move.

a. Moving overseas (OCONUS)? Read expectations here: OCONUS Move Guide

b. Moving state-side (CONUS)? Read expectations here: CONUS Move Guide

c. Go to www.move.mil

d. Register for a new Defense Personal Property System (DPS) account. DPS will

allow you to register your move and claim damages once your move is complete.

Should you have any questions, contact your local Travel Management Office

(TMO).

7. Scheduling your move.

a. Go to www.move.mil/tutorials

b. Key takeaways

i. You do not need to know the address of your first base, simply type in the

city, state, zip code, and phone number.

ii. Contact TMO if you have not received confirmation from your movers (if

you plan to do a Household Goods Shipment)

iii. If you plan to drive your vehicle, you will need to weigh your vehicle

empty at a CAT Scale. Then you will need to add your items in the vehicle

and go back to the CAT Scale to get your vehicle weighed full. You will

need to maintain these weight tickets for when you file your travel

voucher.

c. There three different options for moving:

i. HHG (Household Goods Move). Movers will come to your house, pack

your goods, load it on the truck, and deliver it. They can store it at your

new destination for 90 days without charging you. There are limits on how

much they can move and what they will move. Review that information

here: https://move.mil/entitlements

ii. PPM (Personally Procured Move). Move everything yourself with a

moving van or some other method. Read this article to inform yourself:

https://www.military.com/pcs/a-dity-move.html

iii. Partial DITY (Do It Yourself Move). While the movers are going to

move the majority of your items, you should expect to pack a couple of

months’ worth of clothes, uniforms, personal valuables to bring with you.

You can claim the weight of these items and get paid for moving it

yourself. To do this, you will need to weigh your vehicle empty at a CAT

Scale. Then you will need to weigh your vehicle full at the CAT Scale.

You will need to retain these tickets for when you file your travel voucher.

8. Preparing your move.

a. Before movers arrive, ensure you have secured all PII and important documents

(i.e. birth certificate, SSN cards, mortgage docs, etc).

b. Make sure you take pictures of your valuables. There is a good chance an item

might get broken or lost in your move. Before and after pictures will help you file

your claim.

c. During packing and loading of your HHG, you will direct movers/packers. You

will need to watch them and ensure there is no damage to your house or items.

d. Do not sign the inventory until you agree and understand!

9. Receiving your goods. Once you have secured a place to live, you will call your moving

company to deliver your goods. The movers will help unpack your boxes and set up your

furniture. While unpacking, take note of any items that are broken or lost. If you

have an item that is broken or lost, you will need to file a claim on DPS. Go to the File a

loss and damage report tab, then File a Claim tab.

You have arrived at your new base, now what?

1. Once you enter the base checkpoint, you will be saluted by a Security Forces Airman.

Return their salute and then proceed onto the base.

2. Once you are on base, contact your sponsor. If you arrive during duty hours, ensure you

are in uniform and report to your commander. If you arrive after duty hours, note your

time of arrival, check into lodging (TLF), contact your sponsor, and report to your

commander on the next duty day.

a. Temporary Lodging Expenses (TLE): the military will pay for ten days of

lodging in a temporary living facility (TLF) while you search for a place to live. If

no base lodging is available, you will be given a non-availability letter and

authorized to stay off-base.

3. Complete required in-processing and Permissive TDY leave request.

a. Permissive TDY (PTDY): If you have not found housing before you arrive, you

are provided 10 days of house-hunting leave. A Commander must sign for this

leave via a site called “LeaveWeb.” Of note, if you have secured your housing

before arrival, you will not receive PTDY or TLE benefits.

4. Where to live:

a. Wherever you live, make sure you are staying within your budget. The military

provides Base Assistance for Housing (BAH) allowances to help offset housing

and utility costs. If you surpass this allowance, you are responsible for the

difference. You can locate your BAH rates here (you will need to use your base

zip code): https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

b. On-Base: You are not required to live on base; however, you might be required to

live on base during a Formal Training Course. For example, if you are selected to

attend Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at ENJJPT, you will be required to

live on base unless you are married.

c. Off-Base: There are many search engines to help you to either rent or buy. Here

are some recommendations:

i. Militarybyowner.com

ii. Zillow

iii. AHRN

iv. Apartments.com

5. Upon completion of your PTDY, go to Finance and file your travel voucher. Finance will

walk you through this. Find PCS entitlements here: https://www.military.com/pcs/a-

dity-move.html

6. In-processing

a. Once you have completed your 10-days of PTDY, you are expected to return to

work. Your first 30-days are comprised of completing an in-processing checklist

and getting familiar with your systems. Get these done ASAP!

7. Additional recommendations upon arrival

a. Be yourself.

b. Begin to make a network of CGO friends.

c. Find an officer mentor.

d. Find a SNCO and ask them to show you the ropes. You will both learn greatly

from one another. They will guide you and you can provide a refreshing

perspective.

Chapter 3: Finances

MyPay. This is a CAC-enabled system that manages, and stores all pay-related items. You will

be able to view your monthly and bi-monthly pay stub which is also known as your Leave and

Earnings Statement (LES) and make contributions to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

You can access MyPay here: https://mypay.dfas.mil/#/

What is an LES and how do I read it? For information on how to read your LES, view the

document below. Your base finance office should help you decipher any items and any

discrepancies.

https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Military

Members/Payentitlements/aboutpay/AirForce_reading_your_LES.pdf

How does my pay work? Your pay is separated into three different entitlements and allowances:

Base Pay, BAH, and Basic Assistance for Sustenance (BAS). Base pay is taxable; BAH and BAS

are not.

State Taxes. If you are stationed at a location where state taxes are waived for the military, you

can change your residency by signing a form at your local Finance Office. For example, if you

moved from California (a high state tax) to Texas (a no state tax), you could claim Texas as your

residence. You can maintain your selected residency through all of your future military moves

until you either separate or retire from the military. Of note, the authors of this guide are not tax

professionals and you should seek professional tax assistance before making any decisions.

1. How do I know how much my base pay is?

o Review the below chart using your rank and time in service

o https://www.dfas.mil/MilitaryMembers/payentitlements/Pay-Tables/Basic-

Pay/CO/

2. How do I know how much my BAH is?

o Input your bases zip code and your rank into the calculator below

o https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

3. How do I know how much my BAS is?

o Find more information here:

https://militarypay.defense.gov/pay/allowances/bas.aspx

4. What is my Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)?

o Learn more here: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/oha.cfm

5. What is my Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)?

o Learn more here: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/cola.cfm

Tips for Budgeting.

1. Start saving now. It will feel like you have all the money in the world, but you will have

expenses and desires in the future that you will need to plan and budget for appropriately.

It is recommended you create a budget utilizing a financial planner or while using the

free financial planning service at your base’s Airmen and Family Readiness Center

(AFRC).

2. Start building an emergency fund. Most experts recommend you set aside six months of

your salary for unexpected life events.

Blended Retirement System. While it is far away, you need to know how your retirement will

work and how to maximize your benefits. Bottom line: maximize your 5% matching

contributions.

Find more information here:

https://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/blended-retirement-system.html

GI Bill. GI Bill benefits help you continue your college education post-military service. See the

below link to learn about the different types and use the comparison tool to determine which one

is best for you. You can also transfer your Post 9/11 Bill to a spouse or child, but you will accrue

an additional service commitment of four years.

Find more information here:

https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/

https://militarybenefits.info/air-force-tuition-assistance/

Tuition Assistance. In addition to your GI Bill, the military offers tuition assistance for all

Enlisted and Officers. Tuition Assistance is beneficial in helping you reach your goals by

furthering your education and reducing out-of-pocket costs. Of note, as an Officer, if you use

TA, you will incur a two-year service commitment after your graduation date.

Find more information here:

https://www.afpc.af.mil/benefits-and-entitlements/military-tuition-assistance-program/

https://militarybenefits.info/air-force-tuition-assistance/

One-Time Officer Clothing Allowance. You will need to file an AF1969 Form with your

Finance Office to receive your one-time officer clothing allowance.

Find your AF1969 Form here:

https://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/Portals/4/DRIO/RIO-AF1969-Officer-Uniform-Clothing-

Allowance.pdf?ver=2016-11-01-135653-173

Chapter 4: Military Personnel Systems

Aeromedical Services Information Management (ASIM/IMR). You will use this system to

access and track your medical profiles, immunizations, key medical due dates, and readiness.

Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). You will use this system to pull your most

up-to-date fitness report. The fastest way to find this website is through the Air Force Portal.

Air Force Portal. The site allows you to quickly find authoritative, relevant data and

information, applications, and collaboration tools to help you do your job and live your life in the

Air and Space Force! Here are some examples of what you can access from this website: DTS,

MyPay, LeaveWeb, AFFMS, etc. You will need a Common Access Card (CAC) to access this

site.

You can access this site here: http://my.af.mil/

Defense Travel System (DTS). This is a CAC-enabled website that is used for planning and

submitting Temporary Duty (TDY) requests. To successfully submit your TDY request, you will

need to have an active Government Travel Card (GTC). Once your request is submitted, you will

need to verify your travel was paid by your Commercial Travel Office (CTO) and print multiple

copies of your orders before you depart location.

You can access this site here: http://www.defensetravel.osd.mil/

Electronic Publishing (E-Pubs). This is the official website to pull all approved and up-to-date

Air Force Instructions, Handbooks, Forms, Publications, and Tongue and Quill Templates. Select

the Publications + Forms tab at the top of the website. Additionally, this is an unclassified

website and does not require CAC access.

You can access this site here: https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

Email (Outlook). This is your primary means of communication and appointment scheduling.

Tips

1) If you are asked to find an individual in Global or GAL, you will refer to

your Outlook Address Book to find the specified individual.

2) Recall Email: Open the email you want to recall, then

Select Message > Actions > Recall This Message.

3) Out-of-Office Message: Anytime you are going to be away from the office for

long periods of time, it is expected that you will set up an automatic out-of-

office message. Leave specifics to a minimum (OPSEC). Add a point of

contact for the individual who will take over your program(s) temporarily

while you are away.

4) Add a signature block to every email correspondence.

FIRST M. LAST, Rank, USAF

Duty Title

Location

Official Email

Office Number

Proper e-mail etiquette found here: AFH 33-337, Tongue and Quill, Chapter 12

LeaveWeb. This is your primary means to request leave (time off). Once you EAD, you will

accumulate 2.5 days of leave every month. Leave request approval is not automatic. Leave

requests are dependent on unit’s manning and operations tempo. The best way to mitigate leave

request disapprovals is by conversing intentions and leadership expectations ahead of time. Of

note, LeaveWeb will only allow you to submit your leave request 30 days in advance for

CONUS (state-side) travel and 60 days for OCONUS (overseas) travel. Do not make any

financial obligations until your leave has been approved and has an authorization number. Once

you have a leave authorization number, print the AF988 (these are your leave orders). As a

brand-new Lieutenant, you will start with ZERO leave, so make sure you save for the holidays

or other important dates.

You can access this site here: https://leave.af.mil/login

How to input New Leave

1. Go to LeaveWeb. Select CAC login and input your pin.

2. Verify Profile information is correct. (Reference Figure 1)

3. Then, on the left-hand side (under Profile), select New Leave.

4. Then, go to Type and select dropdown (Reference Figure 2). Before you select your

leave, you will need to determine which type of leave you are planning to use.

Reference AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program here:

https://leave.af.mil/downloads/afi36-3003.pdf

a. Types of Leave

i. Annual: (chargeable) – Also known as “ordinary” leave. If a member

fails to use their allotted annual leave in a timely manner, they will accrue

Figure 1

a Use or Lose balance. If a member’s Use or Lose balance is not used

before the start of the next fiscal year, that member will lose their leave.

ii. Convalescent: (Non-chargeable) The Unit Commander will approve

convalescent leave, including any associated and cleared travel, up to 30

days based on the recommendations by either the medical facility’s

authority or the attending physician most familiar with the member’s

medical condition. Examples include, but are not limited to childbirth

(Primary and Secondary Caregiver Leave), pregnancy, medical

procedures, etc.

1. Primary and Secondary Caregiver Leave

a. The Primary Caregiver is authorized 42 days of non-

chargeable leave for qualified births or adoptions.

b. The Secondary Caregiver is authorized 21 days of non-

chargeable leave for qualified births or adoptions.

iii. Emergency: (chargeable). Leave granted for personal or family

emergencies involving the immediate family and may be approved in

initial periods of no more than 30 days and extensions for no more than 30

days. Traditionally, this leave is for immediate family member funerals,

terminally ill immediate family person, etc.

Special Rules

1. Special Passes. A Unit Commander may award 3-or 4-day special passes for special

occasions or circumstances, such as reenlistment or some type of special recognition or

compensatory (e.g. Exercises through the weekends).

2. Half Days. An average work schedule is Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1630.

Members will not be charged leave if they worked 50% or more of their workday. For

Figure 2

example, the individual works 50% of the workday on Tuesday and starts official leave

the following day, the member’s first chargeable day of leave will be Wednesday.

3. Advanced Leave Requests. Members can request advance leave based on a reasonable

expectation that a member will accrue leave during the remaining period of active

military service. For example, you would like to go home for the holidays but do not have

any leave remaining. You can request up to 30 days of leave to return home to see your

family. However, you will need to be mindful of requesting advance leave. Once you

return to work, you will be in “leave debt”, meaning you will have to pay back the leave

you owe before you are authorized to take any more annual leave.

4. Local Area. The local area is the place where the member lives and from which he or she

commutes to the duty station. Commanders have the authority to increase restrictions or

loosen restrictions. Many commanders will create an hour distance requirement over the

weekend. For example, you may find yourself stationed in Texas and your commander

authorized a 4-hr travel radius for your local area. Once you exit the 4-hr travel radius,

you will be now be charged leave and are responsible for inputting dates into LeaveWeb.

Remember, Integrity is the Air Force’s Core Value!

Mentorship Program. Whether you would like to find a mentor early on in your career field or

if you would like to become a mentor yourself, you will have the opportunity to become a

mentor or mentee as soon as you choose. You will need a CAC to access this website.

Sign-up here: https://myvector.us.af.mil/myvector/PublicHome/NoticeAndConsent

MyLearning. You will use this system to accomplish all mandatory computer-based trainings.

MyPers. This is a CAC-enabled system that provides you with a one-stop-shop to submit your

Officer Performance Report (OPR) and decorations through the (virtual Processing Center) vPC

link. Additionally, this is where the Air Force and Space Force will be able to look up messages

that were sent out to the enterprise on policy or program changes and career field updates.

Furthermore, this system is vital in finding Personnel Services Delivery Guides (PSDMs) which

supplement AFIs with the process and procedure breakdowns.

You can access MyPers here: https://mypers.af.mil/

Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA). PRDA is a CAC-enabled system that holds

all your personnel records electronically. You will be able to find all OPRs, decorations, PCS

orders, and selection documents. This is important to know for stratification/OPR close-out

dates. When it is time for your OPR to close-out, you will be required to create a Record of

Performance (ROP) file. Your ROP will include your Training Report (TR), fitness report

retrieved from AFFMS, and your SURF.

You can access PRDA here: https://afpcsecure.us.af.mil/PKI/AppRedir.aspx?applID=108

Single Unit Retrieval Format (SURF). A SURF is a one-page summary of your career, and it is

used frequently by commanders to obtain a quick picture of an individual. You will need to

ensure all information is up-to-date and accurately reflects your duty title, duty history, awards

and decorations, and Air Force Specialty Codes. If your SURF is incorrect, contact your

Commanders Support Staff (CSS), and they will help you fix it. For example, if you

commissioned as a Distinguished Graduate from your university, you would need to go to your

CSS and provide them with proof to make the update.

How to retrieve your SURF

1. Go to Assignment Management Application (AMS):

2. https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/content/CcVqM

3. Confirm profile information

4. Hover over the “Personnel Information” dropdown tab

5. Select “My Career Brief” tab

Talent Marketplace. This is where you will input your future job and location preferences.

Additionally, if you were to compete for a special board (i.e. AFROTC Instructor billet), you

would go through Talent Marketplace to submit your application. Talent Marketplace is also a

place for your career field to communicate with you, track your experience, and so much more.

You can access Talent Marketplace here: https://myvector.us.af.mil/myvector

Virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF). This system is used to track your initial assignment

briefing, out-processing checklist, career data brief, duty history, evaluation appeals, record of

emergency data, separation/retirement actions, deployment information, and much more!

You can access vMPF here: https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPF/Hub/Pages/ConfirmInfo.asp

Chapter 5: Medical

TRICARE. Tricare is the primary healthcare provider for all uniformed military members,

retirees, and their families. Under this insurance, you will have your medical, dental, vision,

pharmaceutical, and other special needs met for you and your family.

Medical coverage while waiting to EAD. Once you commission, you will be eligible to enroll

in TRICARE Reserve Select. In order to enroll, you will need to call TRICARE at 1-800-444-

5445. What does this mean for you? If you have a medical issue arise during your waiting period

before you EAD, you can go to a Military Treatment Facility (Base Medical Facility) and get

seen for free. If you choose to be seen off-base, you will be required to pay a co-pay. Should you

have questions, contact TRICARE to further discuss your benefits. Once you EAD, you will

transition into TRICARE Prime. If you have EAD’d and need to go to the ER, call the

TRICARE Nurse Line and go to the ER! Of note, you will need your military ID in order to use

this benefit.

Plans. If you are stationed state-side at a military installation, you will have TRICARE Prime.

If you are stationed state-side but are more than 50 miles from the nearest military installation,

you will have TRICARE Prime Remote. If you are stationed overseas, you will have

TRICARE Prime Overseas.

Additional information on TRICARE Plans can be found here:

https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/HealthPlans

TRICARE phone numbers found here:

https://www.tricare.mil/ContactUs/CallUs/AllContacts

TRICARE Online (Patient Portal). This is a CAC-enabled system that will allow you to check

and create medical appointments, review your health record, view, refill, and check on the status

of your prescriptions, contact the Nurse Advice Line, and privately message your medical

provider, also known as your Primary Care Manager (PCM).

You can access your TRICARE Patient Portal here:

https://www.tricareonline.com/tol2/prelogin/mobileIndex.xhtml

Appointments. You can either schedule your appointments through TRICARE Online or

you can call the appointment line at your Medical Group. Once you have a confirmed

appointment, add it to your shared calendar with your boss. You do not need to add exactly what

you are getting seen for. Example: Lt Doe- Dr. Appt (1200-1300). The only individuals privy to

your medical history is your Commander, First Sergeant, CSS (to an extent), Unit Deployment

Manager (to an extent), and PCM.

Sick call. If you are not feeling well or have a dental emergency, your Medical Group

will have walk-in hours and sick call hours. Ensure you are aware of these hours. If you do

choose to utilize sick call expect to have a long wait before being seen by the provider.

Additionally, ensure your supervisor knows where you are.

Chapter 6: Base Services and Resources

Air Force Club. This is where many official and unofficial events occur. You can order food,

drinks, sing karaoke, relax, and so much more.

Airman & Family Readiness Center (AFRC). Provide family readiness before, during, and

after deployments; financial management counseling; special needs programs (i.e. Exceptional

Family Member Program); Transition Assistance Program (TAPs) for military members

separating/retiring from service, and so much more!

Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). Military department store and food court.

Base Gym and Pool. You will have a free gym membership! Provides a place for military

members and families to decompress. Pool pricing will vary from base to base.

Chaplains. Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations around the world. They

conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites. They advise leadership on spiritual, religious,

ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues. They supervise and manage chapel personnel,

operations, and religious ministry programs.

Child Development Center and Youth Centers. Subsidized on-base childcare. Learn more

here: https://www.myairforcelife.com/CYPOfferingsCatalog.pdf

Command Post. They are the central command point for mission operations. They are a 24-hr

work center for base communications and provide crisis management assistance for the base.

Commissary. Military grocery store/supermarket.

Company Grade Officer Council (CGOC). This group is comprised of USAF/USSF

Lieutenants and Captains. This is not an official military unit, but it is an association for CGOs to

network and volunteer their off-duty time to give back through professional development and

community service. Joining your CGOC will be the fastest way for you to make new friends at

your base.

Education Office. A central point of contact for duty education and local programs. They

provide College Level Examination Program (CLEP) testing for Enlisted members and provide

Tuition Assistance (TA) for all military members. TA can be used on your Masters.

Equal Opportunity (EO). - Promotes an environment free from personal, social, or institutional

barriers that could prevent Air and Space professionals from rising to their highest potential.

Information, Tickets, Tours (ITT). ITT will help you save money on traveling and amusement

park tickets.

Inspector General (IG). IG independently assesses the readiness, discipline, and efficiency of

the units.

Key Spouse. This program was designed to enhance readiness, personal/family resiliency, and

establish a sense of an Air Force Community. Key spouses are commander-appointed and are a

vital resource to command teams. Key Spouses are a direct link to better understanding the pulse

of the force. Find out more here: Key Spouse Program

Legal Office. This is a free service for military members and dependents. They provide wills and

estate planning (which is highly encouraged prior to deployment); provide Power of Attorney

assistance (which legally authorizes someone else to act on your behalf; this arrangement is quite

common in the military because dependents may need to complete documentation while the

service member is unavailable). Additionally, provide tax and legal claims assistance (such as if

some personal items were damaged by the contractor when moving them for a permanent change

of station). Lastly, they can help with Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) and

Special Victims Counsel. The VWAP ensures all victims and witnesses of a crime who suffer

physical, financial, or emotional trauma receive assistance and protection. Additionally, the

Special Victims’ Counsel (SVC) addresses sexual assault victim’s needs. The SVC is comprised

of military lawyers who received specific training to handle sensitive cases.

Mental Health (MH). Service is provided to enhance the health and readiness of the community

by providing mental health assessments, education, consultation, and treatment services to the

beneficiary population through a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities. They provide

Family Advocacy, Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) for

Deployments, Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP), and Alcohol & Drug

Prevention and Treatment Services (ADAPT).

Outdoor Recreation (ODR): ODR is your hub for year-round adventure programs, equipment

rental, ticket sales, and more! ODR oversees FamCamp (an RV Storage lot), Archery, Disc Golf,

and Skeet Ranges, as well as seasonal operations of the pools and Splash Pad.

Protocol Office (CCP). Receives dignitaries, understands ceremonial etiquette and briefs the

commander, creates itineraries and agendas, and plans official functions for distinguished guests

and commanders.

Public Affairs (PA). Aid leaders and military personnel to deliver the right message, at the right

time, to the right audience. They run official social media sites, provide public speaking

assistance, product development, maintain the official policy, maintain a fair and transparent

licensing program, and coordinate public outreach (band requests, public speakers, aerial

demonstration teams) for community engagements.

Safety Office (SE). They are responsible for aviation and occupation safety programs (e.g.

Motorcycle riding program).

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC). The primary point of contact for the Sexual

Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program. They coordinate the appropriate response to

allegations of sexual assault at that installation.

Chapter 7: Evaluations

Officer Performance Reports (OPRs). Your OPR communicates to you, your boss, and your

career field of your career progression and next job/assignment/school/special duty push. You

will want to take your job and bullets very seriously. You will need to ensure all bullets are

formatted in an Action-Impact-Result format. Additionally, the more statistical data you can

capture, the stronger your report will be. For example, you can capture how many manhours or

dollars were saved as a result; or how many agencies or personnel you worked with to create x

product. Lastly, reach out to your supervisor to see if your unit has a Unit Writer Guide. This

guide will outline evaluation deadlines, approved acronyms, awards and decoration processes,

performance recommendations, and so much more.

1) Filling out your OPR. You will need to refer to AFI 36-2406 Table 3.1 and

Attachment 3 for instructions on how to complete AF Form 707.

AF707 Section I & II example.

2) Record of Performance (ROP). You will need to compile your Training Report

and Letter’s of Evaluation (LOEs), SURF, FA Report, and OPR RIP Shell. This

will need to be compiled into a single PDF file. This will be added to your Virtual

Processing Center (vPC) site.

3) Training Report, Change of Rating Official, and Annual Report.

1. Training Report (TR). When you attend Tech school, you will receive a

training report instead of a performance report. If you earn any accolades

such as Distinguished Graduate or Honor Graduate, you can capture this

on your OPR. Ensure your CSS updates your records in MilPDS.

2. Change of Rating Official (CRO). If your current supervisor has rated on

you for 120 days and they are expected to depart, you will have a CRO

report close-out instead of an annual OPR. Your annual OPR time will

then restart. If your current supervisor did not have 120 days of

supervision, you will maintain your original OPR close-out date.

Learn more here: AFI36-2406, Para. 3.7.

3. Annual OPR. “RegAF and ARC officers’ reports will close-out one year

from the closeout date of the last evaluation. The first evaluation will

close-out one year minus one day from the Entered Active Duty date.

For example, the officer’s Extended Active Duty date is 15 Jun 18 then the

close-out date would be 14 Jun 19.”

Stratifications. Stratifications are captured on your OPR and Letters of Evaluation (LOEs).

Stratifications will now be limited to peer groups: grade, command position, and duty title.

Second Lieutenants will not be stratified.

To learn more, read here: Air Force announces officer stratification guidance

Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs). “All enlisted personnel in the grade of SrA through

CMSgt will receive an evaluation as of the appropriate static close-out date (SCOD) for their

grade. AB, Amn, and A1Cs will receive an evaluation upon completing a minimum of 36 months

in service (TIS) as of the SrA SCOD, 31 March.” (Reference AFI 36-2905, Para. 4.3.1.).

SCODs.

As a supervisor, you can encourage the ratee to provide you with inputs for their EPR on specific

accomplishments, but you will not direct them to write or draft any portion of his or her

performance report (Reference AFI 36-2905, Para.1.6.3.6).

Feedback. “The new AF Form 724-A is designed to guide raters and facilitate discussion when

providing constructive feedback to their ratees. The addendum should be used in conjunction

with the primary Airman Comprehensive Assessment (AF 724), not in lieu of it” (Reference AFI

36-2406). Feedback will be provided three times a year for ratees. As a Second Lieutenant, when

you first arrive to your duty station you will receive your first feedback session which is called

your Initial Feedback. During your initial feedback session, your supervisor will outline their

standards and expectations. At the half-way point of your evaluation year, you will receive a

second feedback called your Midterm Feedback. This feedback will cover your performance,

strengths, weakness, and create an environment for candid dialogue with your supervisor. Your

third feedback is your OPR. Before you sign your OPR, your supervisor will sit down with you

and discuss the outcome of your annual report. Once again, this provides an opportunity for two-

way dialogue. If you are in a supervisory role, you will do the same three- step process for your

Enlisted Troops.

Chapter 8: Additional Information and Advice

1) Additional Duties. There are a lot of additional duties that each member in the unit does to

complete the mission. This is not an all-comprehensive list, but it provides a great start.

a) Unit Training Manager (UTM). These airmen oversee all the education and training

programs for maintenance, operations, and support personnel across the Air Force. They

prepare education services and develop curriculum and instructor activities, and in many

cases administer the training courses themselves.

b) Unit Deployment Manager (UDM). They ensure people are scheduled for individual

training in the areas of weapons proficiency; self-aid buddy care training; nuclear,

biological, and chemical warfare defense training; and pallet buildup. Besides ensuring

the people are professionally trained, managers must ensure people are personally ready

for deployment.

c) Unit Fitness Program Manager. They oversee unit fitness, Physical Training Leaders

(PTLs), and any matters dealing with fitness.

d) Security Manager. They ensure proper handling of classified information, security

clearances for all unit personnel, and controlled entry into a protected area.

2) Special Duties. The list highlights a few key ones in the unit.

a) First Sergeant. First sergeants provide a dedicated focal point for all readiness,

health, morale, welfare, and quality of life issues within their organizations. They are

responsible for helping both Enlisted and Officers with their lives.

b) Superintendent. They provide leadership, management, and general supervision of the

organization’s enlisted force; and guidance in organizing, equipping, training, and

mobilizing the unit to meet home station and expeditionary mission requirements.

c) Ops Superintendent. They perform a similar work role as a Superintendent, but mainly

focus on the mission aspect. The Superintendent and Ops Superintendent will work

together to ensure that all Airmen achieve their goals on their job.

d) Career Field Manager. They help manage their career field or other career fields in the

unit. They help with ensuring proper placement of Airmen as they continue their careers.

3) Civilians. If you have civilians in your organization, it is recommended you latch on to a

Senior Civilian to learn the ins and outs of learning how to properly lead a civilian employee.

Civilians can receive special awards (i.e. Monetary Awards) and have a special system for

processing their records. Unlike military personnel who use myPers to submit their annual

reports, Civilians will use a system called Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System

(DCIPS).

a) DCIPS incorporates all DoD intelligence positions under a single, performance-based,

mission-focused personnel management system. DCIPS serves as the common Defense

Intelligence Enterprise system that helps to attract, retain, and reward the workforce

needed to successfully carry out critical national security missions. It supports

consistency and transparency across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise while

simultaneously providing the flexibilities to embrace the individual cultures of the DoD

Components with DCIPS positions.

b) Whether you need to move a civilian, praise them, or reprimand them, work with your

Senior Civilian Leader. If they are unavailable, contact your Civilian Personnel Office!

4) Staff-Level Writing Tips.

a) Bottom-Line Up Front (BLUF). You will utilize BLUF’s most often when you are

writing/sending emails. A BLUF is a quick snapshot of your key takeaways and action

items. It should be short and to the point. The background information, way forward,

discussion, and recommended pieces would then be included in the body of your email.

b) Electronic Staff Summary Sheet (eSSS). An eSSS is s a versatile tool that introduces,

summarizes, and coordinates staff packages electronically while utilizing the chain of

command and staff officers to get your information to the correct decision-makers. The

decision-maker will then have the final draft of the package so they may approve, sign

and implement actions outlined in the requested package.

For more information and examples go here:

AFH 33-337, Tongue and Quill, Chapter 18 (pp. 242-243)

c) Ready to Send Email (RTS) or Generated Email (GEM). A RTS or GEM is an email

you will draft on behalf of your commander. You will write the email as if you were your

commander writing the email. You would then go to Save As, type in appropriate title,

then select in the dropdown box outlook template before you save the document. This

would then save them template to your desktop. Once you have the saved template, you

will add it to another email and send it to your Commander.

5) Physical Fitness. Depending on your Commander and Operational Tempo, you will be able

to go to the gym during your duty day to workout. See if your unit as a Physical Fitness

Policy Letter in place. AFI 36-2905, para 2.25.4. states, “unit PT programs will encourage

Airmen to participate in physical fitness training for up to 90 minutes, 3-5 times per week.

(T-1). Consistent with mission requirements, commanders are encouraged to schedule or

authorize Airmen time to participate in physical fitness training during the duty day.” If there

is not a policy letter in place, do not be afraid to ask if you could go to the gym during your

duty day.

a) It is your responsibility to stay physically fit for your FA.

b) It is your responsibility to know when your FA due date is, schedule your FA, and ensure

you do not enter a noncurrent status.

c) If you are authorized PT time, go to the gym! Your troops are watching you, be their

champion and go to the gym so they will not have guilt asking for gym time.

For more information go here: AFI36-2905, Fitness Program

6) Lunch. There are going to be days where your To-Do list is a mile long. Try your best to not

get stuck in a bad habit of eating at your desk. If your troops never see you leave and see you

eating your lunch at your desk, they are going to feel obligated to do the same.

7) Medical Appointments. It is your responsibility to ensure you are fit-to-fight. Do not

neglect medical appointments. Encourage your troops to document their ailments early in

their career. Be the leader for change and help destigmatize seeking help.

8) Step away from your desk. Ensure you are consistently setting time aside to check in on

your troops. Get to know them, encourage open communication and feedback, and create an

open-door policy and mean it!

9) Buy into the mission and organization! The number one way to feel like you are making a

difference and feel like you are a part of a team is when you buy into the mission. This

organization will be your family for the next 2-4 years, go out there and participate in as

many events as possible and network!

10) Volunteer for Murder Boards. This will be the fastest way for you to learn proper bullet

formatting structure and what the unit expects when it comes to writing bullets. During the

murder board, you will help go line by line through the award winner’s packages to help

them make their packages stronger for when they compete at the next level.

11) Be Transparent. If you make a mistake, it is okay as long as you learn from that mistake.

Own your mistakes. Additionally, if one of your troops makes a mistake and your boss gets

upset, it is your responsibility to take ownership for your troops mistake. Your troops will see

you have their back, and they will work even harder for you.

12) Join the CGOC. This is vital to creating new friends and networking. Say you are a Pilot,

and you need help from a Force Support Officer or a Finance Officer because your boss is

having issues with their pay or records. If you networked properly, you would have these

new friends on speed dial!

13) Make mentors early! You should have three different types of mentors. An officer higher

ranked than you are, a senior enlisted member, and a peer mentor. Having these three types

of mentors will provide you with 360 degrees of feedback.

14) Be humble. You will not know more initially than your subordinates when you first arrive

to your organization. Be a sponge and learn as much as possible. The moment you stop

accepting feedback and refuse to learn is the moment you stop growing as a leader.

15) A Message to Garcia. Run in any direction and use your best judgement. If your boss has to

answer 20 different questions about the project that was handed to you, they would have

done the project themselves. They are showing they trust you and know you can get the task

done. Read this story here: A Message to Garcia or listen here: A Message to Garcia

Appendix A: Glossary

Acronyms & Common Military Terms

ACC: Air Combat Command

ADC: Airman Defense Counsel

ADLS: Advanced Distributed Learning

System

ADSC: Active Duty Service Commitment

AEF: Air Expeditionary Force

AETC: Air Education and Training

Command

AFFMS: Air Force Fitness Management

System

AFMC: Air Force Material Command

AFPC: Air Force Personnel Center

AFSC: Air Force Specialty Code

AFSOC: Air Force Special Operations

Command

ALCON: All Concerned

AMC: Air Mobility Command

AMS: Assignment Management System

ARMS: Automated Record Management

System

AWOL: Absent Without Official Leave

(i.e. Desertion)

BL: Bottom Line

BLUF: Bottom Line Upfront

BOP: Base of Preference

BTZ: Below-the-Zone

CAC: Common Access Card

CED Orders: Contingency, Exercise, and

Deployment Orders

CPO: Civilian Personnel Office

CRO: Change of Reporting Official

CSS: Commander Support Staff

DAV Code: Deployment Availability

Code

DDR: Drug Demand Reduction

DEERS: Defense Eligibility Enrollment

Reporting System

DITY: Do-It-Yourself

DOR: Date of Rank

DTS: Defense Travel System

EAD: Enter Active Duty

EFDP: Enlisted Force Distribution Panel

EPR: Enlisted Performance Report

eSSS: Electronic Staff Summary Sheet

FGLI: Family Group Life Insurance

FYI: For Your Information

FYSA: For Your Situational Awareness

GEM: Generic Electronic Email

Global: Refers to address book in

Outlook

GPC: Government Purchase Card

GTC: Government Travel Card

HHG: Household Goods

IAW: In accordance with

IG: Inspector General

IPR: Installation Personnel Readiness

LES: Leave and Earnings Statement

MEL: Master Eligibility Listing

Of Note: This becomes an actionable item

or is meant to bring emphasis to a point

OPR: Officer Performance Report

PCA: Permanent Change of Assignment

PCM: Primary Care Manager

PCS: Permanent Change of Station

PRDA: Personnel Records Display

Application

PRP: Personnel Reliability Program

PSDG: Personnel Service Delivery Guide

PSDM: Personnel Service Delivery

Memorandum

RIP: Report on Individual

ROP: Records of Performance

SARC: Sexual Assault Response

Coordinator

SCOD: Static Close-out Date

SDAP: Special Duty Assignment Pay

SGLI: Servicemembers’ Group Life

Insurance

SRB: Selective Reenlistment Bonus

SURF: Single Unit Retrieval Format

TA: Tuition Assistance

TDY: Temporary Duty

TLE: Temporary Living Expense

TLF: Temporary Living Facility

TMO: Travel Management Office

TSP: Thrift Savings Plan

USTRANSCOM: United States

Transportation Command

VML: Vulnerable to Move List

vMPF: Virtual Military Personnel Flight

vPC: Virtual Personnel Center

vRED: Virtual Record of Emergency

Data

VSBAP: Volunteer Stabilized Base

Assignment Program

WAPS Testing: Weighted Airmen

Promotion System

Appendix B: Recommended Reading List

1776: David McCullough

360 Degree Leader: John C. Maxwell

7 Habits of Highly Effective People:

Stephen Covey

A Few Great Captains: Dewitt Coop

A Fiery Peach in a Cold War:

Neil Sheehan

All Quiet on The Western Front:

Erich Maria Remarque

American Generalship: Edgar Puryear

Atomic Habits: James Clear

Band of Brothers: Stephen Ambrose

Black Hawk Down: Mark Bowden

Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed

the Art of War: Robert Coram

Call Sign Chaos: James Mattis

Cincinnatus and The Citizen-Servant

Ideal: Michael Hillyard

Company Command: The Bottom Line:

John Meyer

Company Commander:

Charles MacDonald

Crucial Conversations: Al Switzler

Dare to Lead: Brene Brown

Deep Work: Cal Newport

Democracy in America:

Alexis de Tocqueville

Dichotomy of Leadership: Jocko Willink

Difficult Conversations: Bruce Patton

Extreme Ownership: Jocko Willink

Getting Things Done: David Allen

Ghost Fleet: August Cole

Grit: Angela Duckworth

How to Read a Book: Mortimer Adler

How to Win Friends and Influence

People: David Carnegie

It Starts With Why: Simon Sinek

It Worked For Me: Colin Powell

Its Your Ship:

Captain D. Michael Abrashoff

Leaders Eat Last: Simon Sinek

Leadership and Self-Deception:

Arbinger Institute

Leading With Honor: Lee Ellis

Let Your Life Speak: Parker Palmer

Lincoln on Leadership: Donald T. Phillips

Make Your Bed: William McRaven

Mindset: Carol Dweck

Nineteen Stars: Edgar Puryear

Once An Eagle: Holt McDougal

Platoon Leader: James McDonough

Radical Candor: Kim Scott

Sharing Success and Owning Failure:

David Goldfein

Small Unit Leadership:

Dandridge M. Malone

Sun Tzu: Art of Warfare:

(translated by Roger Ames)

Team of Teams: General McChrystal

Thanks for The Feedback: Douglas Stone

The Coaching Habit: Michael Stanier

The Hundred Year Marathon:

Michael Pillsbury

The Intelligent Investor:

Benjamin Graham

The Kill Chain: Christian Brose

The Leader’s Bookshelf: James Stavridis

The Looming Tower: Lawrence Wright

The Martian: Andy Weir

The Mission, The Men, and Me:

Pete Blaber

The One Minute Manager:

Ken Blanchard

The One Thing – Gary Keller

The Simple Path To Wealth: J.L. Collins

The Things They Carried: Tim O’Brien

Thinking Fast and Slow:

Daniel Kahneman

This Kind of War: T.R. Fehrenbach

Tipping Point: Malcom Gladwell

Turn The Ship Around:

L. David Marquet

War: Sebastian Junger

War As I Knew It: George S. Patton

Writing Without Bullshit: Josh Bernoff

Appendix C: USAF Rank Structure

Appendix D: USSF Rank Structure

Appendix E: Civilian Rank Structure

IAW DoD 7000.14-R Financial Management Regulation Volume 11A, Chapter 6 Appendix B

https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/Volume_11a.pdf