Wing outlines expectations for SNCOs

Published Oct. 9, 2008
By Corey Dahl
21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Leaders can't lead very well if they're not sure what they're supposed to be doing.

That was the message at a recent senior non-commissioned officers' call Oct. 6 in the base auditorium. The event, part of Air Force Space Command's Year of Leadership initiative, was meant to remind the 21st Space Wing's top enlisted leaders of what's expected of them and what they should expect - and demand - from the younger Airmen they lead.

October focuses on discipline for the AFSPC YOL, and a facet of leadership and discipline that sometimes goes overlooked is expectations.

Chief Master Sgt. Tim Omdal, 21st SW command chief master sergeant, led the event and covered topics ranging from proper uniform wear to the promotion process. The information is nothing new, he said; it was just time for a reminder.

"We've known what's expected of us," he said. "Sometimes we just need that re-emphasis from wing leadership."

The event was one of several scheduled for this month for officers and enlisted personnel here. A company grade officers' call took place on Oct. 7. And, on Oct. 28, an Airmen's call will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the base auditorium, Also on Oct. 28, a non-commissioned officers' call will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Chief Omdal said the wing chose to reach out to the SNCOs first, because they can help spread the message to the entire enlisted force.

"They're at the top of the enlisted force and have to push down this information and these expectations," he said.

Knowing the expectations of the Air Force and the 21st Space Wing is critical for Airmen, Chief Omdal said, not just now but for many years to come.

"Every year is a year of leadership," he said. "Every day is a day of leadership. And the foundation of that is knowing what's expected of you."

(Editor's Note: This article is one of several highlighting the Air Force Space Command Year of Leadership and its focus on discipline)

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