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One Minute Manager

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

On Tuesday, January 20, the Alpha Flight Class was on One Minute Manager. The class was taught by C/TSgt Swanson and C/2d Lt Philp. Cadets learned about One Minute Goal Setting, One Minute Praising, and One Minute Reprimands.

The cadets learned how to set effective and reachable goals in one minute. They learned how to praise cadets and followers in one minute while still being able to achieve the goal of a praise, to make someone aware that they are doing a good job and that they are appreciated. The cadets also learned how to reprimand effectively in one minute. They were taught how to get their point across in no uncertain terms while still making the follower feel appreciated and needed.

The Alpha flight cadets can now set goals, praise, and reprimand quickly. They now know how to take just a minute out of their day to let other cadets feel appreciated and to let them know how important they are to the organization.

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Introduction to the Cadet Program

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Last night, Capt Henninger taught Alpha Flight, along with the two other flight sergeants, about the Cadet Program.  This was a more in-depth review of the cadet program than cadets are exposed to while in Bravo and Charlie Flights.  The class covered all four phases of the Cadet Program with a focus on the understanding how the classes they teach to their flight fit into the overall picture of the Cadet Program.

The PowerPoint presentation for the class is available for any Alpha Flight cadets that missed the meeting. Alpha Flight cadets are encouraged to download and read the presentation, as they will be expected to know the material that was covered.

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The Position of Flight Sergeant

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The Alpha Flight class for December 2 was on the Flight Sergeant position. We went over the duties and responsibilities of a flight sergeant, mentality of a flight sergeant, the experience needed and gained, and how to mentor the flight. The information was from the Staff Standard Operating Instructions booklet and Leadership for the 21st Century Volume 1.

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Ceremonies

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Tonight, Alpha Flight covered how to preform opening formation from a Flight Sergeant’s perspective.  We used AFMAN 36-2203 – Air Force Drill & Ceremonies to demonstrate and describe the formation and order of events in order to prepare Alpha Flight cadets to be flight sergeants.  Topics discussed were:

  • Posted positions of the Flight Sergeant
  • Posted positions of other Staff
  • Aligning the squadron
  • Reporting procedures during formation

Additionally, Alpha Flight discussed drill of the flight.  Specifically, we discussed how a flight sergeant moves around the flight while drilling in order to keep an eye on all the cadets in the flight.

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