Overview
 Source of Authority
 Supervisory Chain
 Roles and Responsibilities
 Additional Duties
 Resources
 Staff Duties
 You Are the Model
MP 1: Source of Authority
 Extension of Commander’s Authority
- First Sergeants derive our authority
from the commander
The first sergeant works directly for and derive their authority
from the unit commander at home station, deployed commander
when deployed, and serves as the commander’s critical link within
the unit for all matters concerning enlisted members. (AFI 36-2113)
MP 2: Supervisory Chain
Reporting official
– AFI 36-2113, paragraph 10.3
First sergeant’s reporting official will be the unit
commander or headquarters squadron section
commander. The first sergeant will not be assigned
to the unit section commander for rating purposes.
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
 Primary Responsibility:
- Provide and maintain mission ready
force both at home station and in
expeditionary environments
AFI-2618 – At home station and in expeditionary environments,
their primary responsibility is to build and maintain a mission-ready
force to execute home station and expeditionary mission
requirements.
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
 Promotes health, morale, &
welfare of enlisted personnel
Examples: Annual Exams, Visit work center, visit
Airmen in hospital/quarters
 Advises & assists the CC in
maintaining discipline &
standards
Examples: Lead by example, Status of Discipline
(SOD) meetings, Council Meetings
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
Assists CC with unit training &
information programs
Examples: Monitor sponsorship program, UDMs, CC
Calls, staff meetings
Supervise Care & Upkeep of Unit Dorm &
Grounds
 Examples: Room Inspections, Tent Inspections
Lets discus some other
responsibilities?
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities ANG
75% of Air National Guard First Sergeant
have a full time job. How does this effect
the ability to respond 24/7?
Only meet 2 days a month!
Airman serving in different statuses –
Technician, Active, Drill Status Guardsmen,
Title 32 and Title 10.
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities AFRC
AFRC members must be in status to conduct
various operations and activities. How does this
impact the first sergeant ability to perform?
Wing has two UTAs a month, 2 days each!
Airman serving in different statuses –
Traditional Reservist, Air Reserve Technician,
Individual Mobilization Augmentee, and Active
Guard Reserve .
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
Award and Decoration
GTC
Formal Functions
Newcomers Briefing
Fitness Program
Demand Reduction
Participation (UTA’s for ARC)
Volunteer
Recruiting
Airmen Selection Board
Lodging / Dorm Management
Recognition
Room Inspection
Family Support
Family Care Program
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
High OPSTEMP
What are the 2 things a 1st Sergeant
will never say?
I am finally caught up
I’ve seen everything
(CMSAF #5 Gaylor quote from Class 10-E)
MP 4: Additional Duties
AFI 36-2113, paragraph 10.1
“First Sergeants must not be assigned
duties other than those contained in
their specialty description in AFECD Air Force Enlisted Classification
Directorate.”
MP 5: Resources
Resources good to know
Key Spouse – Mandated for AD
(recommended for ARC) at Wing level; unit
program encouraged
Protocol - Not at every base, therefore it may
be you
Resiliency – Being able to adapt to ever
changing nature of the military lifestyle is
essential for both Airmen and their spouses.
Resiliency can help manage stressful
situations
MP 5: Resources
Most valuable resource =
PEOPLE
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MP 5: Resources
PEOPLE Includes FAMILY
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MP 5: Resources
What are some of the common
challenges and adversities our Airmen
Face?
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MP 6: STAFF DUTIES
Commander’s Support Staff
– Advise
– Assist
– Supervise
Continuity book for additional duty
First Sergeant
MP 7: YOU ARE THE MODEL!!
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!
–Set the example
–Volunteer
–Be visible
• Accessible
• Approachable
“People don’t care how much you know until they
know how much you care” - John C. Maxwell
SUMMARY
 Source of Authority
 Supervisory Chain
 Duties
 Additional Duties
 Staff Duties
 You Are the Model