1. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 (rev. 12/14/14) Considerations in Selecting a Specialty Track

2. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Key Considerations Current Duty Position Time to Completion Complexity Personal Interest Personal Capability Unit Manning Requirements Rating Level Desired Mission Related Skills

3. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Time to Completion Time in Duty Position Requirements vary by Track and Rating Highest Level of Completion Desired Correlation to Professional Development Level Desired Personal Motivation

4. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Complexity Position Description Knowledge Requirements Training Requirements Performance Requirements Special Reading Material Levels of Expectation by Rating

5. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Personal Interest Why do I want to follow this track? Will I be de-motivated if I take longer that I desire or expect? Am I getting motivational support?

6. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Personal Capability Does the track fall into your personal comfort level? Do you have the skill sets to accomplish all goals and objectives? Do you have a competent mentor? Do you have the time to invest? How motivated are you to succeed?

7. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Unit Manning Requirements How many others are in this track? What Tracks and Duty Positions are currently unmanned? Do I have the capability if asked to take a track outside my comfort level? Might I be asked to perform this track above the Squadron Level as an additional duty (IAOD)?

8. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Track Ratings and P D Levels None (Selection only) – Level I Technician – Level II Senior – Level III Master – Level IV

9. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Rating Level Desired Membership Requirements Online Exams Level Checklists signed by OJT Mentor Tracks and Levels Additional Requirements Command Approval Not all Ratings require all of the above.

10. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 (rev. 12/14/14) Available Track Information Matrix Matrix Link: http://sq64.cawgcap.org/64PPT.php Discuss Matrix

11. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 How do I choose? You are permitted as many tracks as you wish to attempt, but are limited by your own personal time to invest and capability. Two are initially suggested for completion of the Foundations Course (PD Level I) Units may have their own limitation guidelines (3 to 4 max) Selecting too many tracks can lead to lowered performance and removal from a selected track All Tracks Require Command Approval

12. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Which do I pick? Before you make any choices, thoroughly review all the material and requirements for the Track. Initial selections for completion of the Foundations Course are not carved in stone and should be reviewed often Pick one within your comfort level and area of interest, talent and knowledge Pick on that is outside your personal comfort level that will provide you incentive to grow. Allow the Command Staff to suggest one that is needed in the unit Remember, to reach PD Level IV you must attain a Master Rating in at least one track

13. Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Senior Professional Development Series Prepared By Capt. Robert D Sears, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Questions?