AS 201 Foundations of Air force

What is my purpose? Who is my audience? What are their interests? How much do they know already? What will make it easy for them to understand or act?

Do whatever it takes to get smart on your topic. In the military, co-workers and base personnel can be helpful sources of information. Often, there are continuity books or military instructions/manuals that may be of help. Libraries have reference material, as does the internet.

A common way to support your idea is by stating some facts (premise 1, premise 2, etc) followed by the conclusion (your idea). This form of supporting your idea is known as logical argument (verbal or written). If our premises aren't airtight, we'll fail to successfully support our idea. Giving examples that are meaningful to your audience is a helpful method to supporting your ideas.

To continue building a solid foundation for any written or verbal communication, you need to organize your ideas in a meaningful way. For example, a topical or classification pattern is one way to organize your ideas. If you're writing or briefing about military aircraft, you might want to sort your ideas by function (e.g., fighter aircraft, cargo aircraft, etc.)

First, Get to the point quickly. Second, Organize your main ideas for a topic so readers know where you're leading them. Third, Make sure your sentences are clear and direct. Cut through the jargon and passive voice. Fourth, Finally, summarize or conclude your message in a way that connects all the dots and makes the message complete.

Edit the document yourself before asking for help. Purposely edit at a slow pace. Try on your audience's shoes before you read. Try to visualize what it'll be like for your audience to see or hear your information Find someone else to review your "near final" draft. That "someone else," hopefully, has a strong background in the basics (grammar, spelling, jargon, writing mechanics), and also the big picture (the general flow and clarity) of your document. Plan on more than one editing pass. The T&Q suggests reading and re-reading your work, starting with the big picture and then on to the finer details

Find another set of eyes and tell them what you want to focus on. If you don't identify the feedback need, you may get a grammar check vs something else. A good start is to seek feedback about your paper's intended purpose and audience

Netiquette" - rules for electronic communications network - Be clear and concise -Watch your tone - do not write in ALL CAPS! -Be selective about what you send (OPSEC) -Be selective about who gets the message -Check attachments and support material -Use proper format for official email

Talk paper definition-a quick reference or outline for a program, problem, biography, or oral presentation. Flexible use! Background paper definition-a paper that provides the background of a program, policy, problem or procedure. Simple format for complex issues . (T&Q, pp 226-227)

Beginning. Here, you tell them what you are going to tell them. Military briefings have a standard beginning. For example, if I were briefing you on how to give a military briefing I would begin: "Good Morning, I am Dr. John Kline. Today I will brief you on 'How to Give a Military Briefing.' More specifically we will look at three things—how to organize, how to support and how to deliver a briefing."

. Here, you tell them the information. Main points in briefings are most often organized according to one of the standard patterns of organization: chronological, spatial, cause/ effect, problem/solution, pro/con and topical. The bottom line of effectively organizing a briefing is to organize logically so it helps you present the information and, above all, helps your audience listen and retain it.

Here, you tell them what you told them. Military briefings also have a standard ending. Again, if I were briefing you on how to give a military briefing, I would end this way: "Sir/Ma'am, today I briefed on how to give a briefing. We looked at three things—how to organize, how to support, and how to deliver a briefing. Sir/Ma'am, this concludes my briefing. Are there any questions?"

Since a briefing is by definition, brief, support is generally limited to factual data carefully selected to accomplish the "need to know." Still each of the standard types of verbal support is important. Definitions are often needed to explain new or unfamiliar terms or acronyms. Examples provide specific or concrete instances to clarify general or abstract ideas. Comparisons and Contrasts between the familiar and unfamiliar help audiences grasp new ideas more readily. Statistics and Testimony or quotations from expert and trustworthy sources help to prove the points you're making.

Somebody once said, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Visual aids can dramatize, amplify or clarify the points you are trying to get across to your audience. Most often you will use Power Point with your briefings. But whatever visual support you use, keep a few things in mind. Make it relevant, simple and large enough to be seen by your audience. And don't let it draw either your attention or the attention of the audience away from what you're saying.

Most of your briefings will be delivered extemporaneously. You will plan them idea by idea rather than word-by-word. Then you will just carry a brief outline or a few notes 84 to the lectern when you speak. This method will cause you to prepare carefully, yet it will enable you to adjust to your audience and sound more spontaneous and conversational.

You will want to look directly at people, most likely giving more attention to the senior person(s) in the audience, but attempting to include all listeners. Effective eye contact will keep the audience's interest, allow you to adjust to nonverbal feedback, and make you appear more credible to your listeners.

Whereas in many speaking situations persons are advised to "get out from behind the lectern and move around," with military briefings this is seldom the case. Military briefings are usually presented from behind the lectern. Be careful not to lean on the lectern, sway, rock or move out of the range of a microphone if there is one.

Use them. The hands, arms, shoulders, head and face can reinforce what you are saying. Although gestures can be perfected with practice, they will be most effective if you make a conscious effort to have them appear natural and spontaneous rather than planned.

Three vocal characteristics are important. First is, QUALITY. Although you should strive to be pleasing to listen and attempt to use your voice to its best advantage, rest easy in knowing some of the very finest briefers anywhere have only average voices. Second is UNDERSTANDIBILTY. Your audience must be able to understand you. Give special attention to articulation—how you form sounds, pronunciation—how you say words, and avoidance of stock expressions such as "okay," vocalized pauses such as "uh," "um," or "and uh," and, above all, poor grammar. The third characteristic is VARIETY. Effective briefers vary the rate, volume, force, pitch and emphasis.

One mark of a winning briefing is how well the parts are tied together. Effective transitions aid listening, provide a logical flow and add a professional touch. In written documents such as the one you are reading now, bold print or space between sections lets you know I am transitioning from one point to another. Briefers do the same thing with the words they use and the way they say them. For example, suppose I was briefing and wanted to transition from the first point, "Organization" to the second point, "Support." I might say, "Not only is it important to organize our points effectively, it is also important we choose the right kind of information to support the points we are making." Notice how I led you from one point to another. Attention should be given toward supplying transitions between the beginning and the body, the body and the ending, between main points, from main points to sub points and even between sub points. Effective transitions help your listeners and add polish and professionalism to your briefing.

Excitement- Be happy and look forward towards something Anticipation- Realization in advance Optmism- a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome

Constructive criticism- Advice that is useful that is intended to help or improve something. Acceptance- The act of taking or receiving something offered Relief- person or persons acting as a replacement

Resistance- the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.

Insightfulness - TO apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding Satisfaction- an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.

Stronger sense of identification - Common goals or task -Task interdependence -More differentiated and specialized roles between team members

TEAM WORK Practices -The team manages its time, resources, and work methods effectively to achieve results Participation - The team maximizes the full involvement and contribution of its members EMPOWERMENT Capabilities - The team has the appropriate number and mix of team members to accomplish its goals Power -The team functions as a cohesive unit and has confidence in its ability to succeed. PURPOSE Clarity - Team members clearly understand the goals to achieve and the roles of each member. Commitment -The team believes its work is important and expends the necessary energy to achieve its objectives.

A team is born and succeed with the mission

Proud member of the world' greatest Air Force Positively represent the Air Force, its image and Core Values Family, friends, the public and the media want to ask you questions

Authorized communication is information you are allowed to share. This is the type of information the AF wants you to share when telling your personal story. Some examples include general or broad military information, the names of military operations, names and hometowns of units and specific service member's name and hometown (with the individual's consent).

Unauthorized Communication. Unauthorized communication is information you are not allowed to discuss as releasing this information could hamper mission accomplishment, put lives at risk and jeopardize national security. Use caution and think ahead before communicating; never share this information when telling your personal story. Some examples of unauthorized information include the following: • Classified or For Official Use Only (FOUO) information • Specific units and their number of troops, aircraft, etc. that are involved in a military operation • Future or planned operations • Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) initiatives • Rules of Engagement (ROE) • Downed or missing aircraft or vessel information • Specific casualty information before the next of kin has been notified • Prisoner of War (POW) information

Don't give out classified information - this includes FOUO Information or sensitive materials, photos or videos. A harmless video of an Airman dancing on the flightline could be considered sensitive material if it depicts a deployed environment with bombers on the flightline. • Stay in your lane of expertise - you shouldn't discuss areas of expertise where you have no firsthand, direct experience or knowledge • Obey applicable laws - You must keep federal law, Department of Defense directives and instructions, Air Force instructions and the Uniform Code of Military Justice in mind when using social media in official and unofficial capacities. As an Airman, you are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Don't lie - credibility is critical. Without it, no one cares what you have to say. When you lie, it goes against the AF Core Value of Integrity First. It's also punishable by the Uniform Code of Military Justice to give a false statement. • Give your opinion - make sure you state that this is your opinion and not that of the AF. • Always identify yourself - identification makes your post more credible. • Safety - don't let the desire to get your message across compromise safety. • Be aware of the image you present - if posting a video on YouTube, don't let your positive message be overshadowed by an improperly worn uniform or something occurring in the background. Your tactical representation could have strategic and international consequences. • Use common sense - realize that your words and images will go out to thousands or even millions of people around the world instantly and once it is out there, it's out there for good. Something you post today could come back years from now and negatively affect your career. Consider how a post can be interpreted by the public. Be cautious about crossing the line between funny and distasteful. If you have doubts about whether you should post something, err on the side of caution. • Remember that you are personally responsible for what you say and post on social networking services.Maintain appropriate communication and conduct between officer and enlisted personnel, peers, superiors and subordinates. • The enemy is engaged - the enemy is engaged in this battlespace, trying to gain information about the AF and its operations; you must engage there as well. • There are political restrictions regarding political activities for military members (Department of Defense Directive 1344.10, Political Activities of Armed Forces). • Article 88 of the UCMJ states "Commissioned officers may not use contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Governor or legislature for any State, territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present". Ensure your social media posts do not violate these regulations.

Basic Pay- The largest component of a military member's paycheck is basic pay, which is calculated according to an individual's grade and years of service

Individuals who use certain specialized skills or are assigned to specified locations can receive special pay. Many medical, dental, and optometry officers are entitled to special pay because of their specialized qualifications in their field. Personnel on duty in designated areas that have been determined to be subject to hostile fire and those on duty overseas who because of their role and visibility as a service member, are subject to threat of physical harm or imminent danger are entitled to the special pay called hostile fire, imminent danger pay.

Individuals required to perform hazardous duties that inherently dangerous receive incentive pay. While other incentive pays are available, the most common types are aviation career incentive pay (ACIP) and hazardous duty incentive pay (HDIP).

If a member lives in government quarters, the member will not receive BAH because the provided base housing replaces the amount needed to maintain off-base quarters. The intent of this allowance is to provide uniformed service members with housing compensation based on comparable civilian costs of housing. The amount of BAH is based on an individual's grade, dependency status (with or without dependents), and base or unit geographic location. Service members will start receiving BAH after contacting the finance office at their permanent duty station.

Pay is taxable Allowances are cannot be taxed.

253.88 for FOOD each month. SAME FOR ALL OFFICERS

OFFICERS GET A $400 one time allowance for uniforms Enlisted get an annual allowance on uniforms on anniversary date of enlistment.

-Ordinary—Planned vacation; counts against leave balance -Sick Or Convalescent—Does not count against leave balance -Emergency—Unplanned; counts against leave balance

-Encourages personnel to pursue voluntary, off-duty advanced educational opportunities -Air Force pays 100% of tuition costs -Cap of $250/semester hour or $166/quarter hour Maximum of $4500 per fiscal year Individual responsible for all remaining costs, e.g., fees, books, etc

-Hearing Physical act of receiving sound Passive process No effort Listening Selective process Active process Takes work

Receiving - starts with a sound Attending to - paying attention to the sound Understanding - assigning meaning Evaluating - agreeing or disagreeing Responding - action (verbal or non-verbal)

1. Shows a negative attitude about the topic: "Why do I need to hear about this?" or "This is boring. 2. Focuses on or easily distracted by speaker's missteps, such as "um, uh" or monotone style 3. Loses temper or patience with one point of speech; obsesses on that point 4. Focuses on facts or minor points in the speech 5. Writes down as much as possible on what the speaker says 6. Very discreetly does something else other than listen while the speaker is talking 7. Does other things during speech, such as whispering, daydreaming, thinking about the weekend, or watching hall traffic 8. Disinterested in any difficult, challenging information; writes no notes or questions Listening: The Neglected Skill 163 162 9. Upset by or loses temper with words that trigger strong feelings, such as a "pet peeve" 10. Not interested in where the speaker is going with topic, the speaker's gestures/movements, or summarizing

-Be conscious of your listening behavior -Motivate yourself to listen -Prepare to listen -Control your reactions -Work at listening -Listen for ideas -Concentrate on the message