Air Force Leadership

General Norton A. Schwartz, Former CSAF “Leaders do not abruptly appear fully developed and ready to perform. A growth period must occur to allow young leaders time to mature into the responsibilities required of senior institutional leader and commanders.”

Air Force Doctrine Volume II—Leadership Foundational Doctrine Statements Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership Components of Air Force LeadershipOverview

Purpose - Establish doctrinal guidance for leadership and force development Application (Total Force) –Active Duty –Air Force Reserve –Air National Guard –Civilians Air Force Doctrine Volume II— Leadership

Scope – Baseline for all Air Force leaders – Essential for mission success – Describes the proper use of air and space forces in military operations – Guide to exercise professional judgment rather than a set of inflexible rules Air Force Doctrine Volume II— Leadership

Leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing, and directing Airmen to understand and accomplish the Air Force mission Leadership does not equal command, but ALL commanders should be leaders Air Force ethic consists of three fundamental and enduring values: Integrity, Service, and Excellence Foundational Doctrine Statements

Abilities of a leader can be improved through deliberate use of force development, built from education, training, and experience. Can someone be a born leader? Foundational Doctrine Statements

Elements of AF Leadership Mission – Objective or task to be accomplished Airmen – Execute and accomplish the mission

Elements of AF Leadership Mission – Why we are here! – Primary Task – Motivate, influence, and direct people to carry out the mission

Elements of AF Leadership Airmen – Heart of the organization – Perform the mission – Leader must care for, support, and develop people – Never forget the importance of “Airmen” (Total Force)

Any Air Force member can be a leader and can positively influence others Vast majority of Air Force leaders are not commanders Members simultaneously serve as both leaders and followers at every level of the Air Force Elements of AF Leadership

Effective leadership transforms human potential into effective performance in the present and prepares capable leaders for the future.

Institutional Competencies – Qualities coupled with occupational skill sets that Air Force leaders develop as they progress along levels of increased responsibility Components of AF Leadership

Leadership Levels and Competencies

Institutional Competencies –Personal Leadership – Face-to-face, interpersonal relations that directly influence human behavior and values –People/Team Leadership – Interpersonal and team building relationships that create a healthy climate –Organizational Leadership – Establishing structure, allocating resources, and articulating strategic visi on Components of AF Leadership

Personal Leadership Competencies –Embodies Airman Culture Ethical Leadership Followership Warrior Ethos Develops Self Components of AF Leadership

Personal Leadership Competencies –Communicating Speaking and Writing Active Listening Components of AF Leadership

People/Team Competencies –Leading People Develops and Inspires Others Takes Care of People Fosters Diversity –Fostering Collaborative Relationships Builds Teams and Coalitions Negotiating Components of AF Leadership

Organizational – Employing Military Capabilities Operational and Strategic Art Leverage Technology Unit, Air Force, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities Non-adversarial Crisis Response –Enterprise Perspective Enterprise Structure and Relationships Government Organization and Processes Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness Strategic Communication Components of AF Leadership

Organizational – Managing Organizations and Resources Resource Stewardship Change Management Continuous Improvement – Strategic Thinking Vision Decision-Making Adaptability Components of AF Leadership

Leadership Actions – Decisive actions leaders use to influence and improve their units in order to accomplish their military mission –Influence Communication Motivation Standards Decisiveness –Improve Development and Learning –Accomplish - Enhanced by influence & improvement Components of AF Leadership

Air Force Doctrine Volume II—Leadership Foundational Doctrine Statements Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership Components of Air Force LeadershipSummary

General John P. Jumper Former CSAF “We intend to develop leaders who motivate teams, mentor subordinates, and train successors.”