Senior NCOs and Officers Training Together – How is that Possible?
Chief Master Sgt. Tom Clemens, 315 MXG superintendent told me, “While we were getting a lot of great feedback from the officers in our group, we also began to get questions from our Production SNCO’s about the possibility of them attending the sessions. So, after discussing the option with their current trainees, the group leadership quickly realized that both the training and the forum may be of great value to their production SNCO’s, who were then invited to the sessions. “This has been a great AFSO 21 initiative to fill the void in proficiency left by the retirement of a lot of our experienced folks,” the Chief added. “It provides a great avenue for our production SNCO’s to bring up questions and concerns.” Senior Master Sgt. Bill Donevant, Production Superintendent for the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, agreed that it was some of the most valuable training he’d received in his Air Force career. Advanced Technology and Training – A Perfect Match As a large reserve associate un