BARKSDALE
AIRMAN LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL
Information Guide
Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
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Our Mission
TO PREPARE SENIOR AIRMEN TO BE PROFESSIONAL, WARFIGHTING AIRMEN
WHO CAN SUPERVISE AND LEAD AIR FORCE WORK TEAMS TO SUPPORT THE
EMPLOYMENT OF AIR, SPACE, AND CYBERSPACE POWER!
Our Vision
The Barksdale ALS strives to continuously build a strong and cohesive team of hand-selected
enlisted professionals to create a first class learning environment. Furthermore, we aim to
provide the finest academic ALS experience available and to have the undisputed best Airman
Leadership School environment in the United States Air Force.
Our Core Values
Integrity First
Excellence In ALL We Do
Service Before Self
Integrity is:
That inner voice which gives one the courage to uphold military standards by using
professional judgment to do what’s right.
Excellence is:
The commitment to continuously improve and the competence and tenacity to make it happen.
Service Before Self is:
Willingness to sacrifice one’s personal agenda for the betterment of the organization.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMMANDANT’S WELCOME
HISTORY
AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FACILITIES
GENERAL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
CCAF ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATION
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND NON-ATTRIBUTION
PLAGIARISM AND MISREPRESENTATION
GRADUATION AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
AWARDS
GRADUATION CEREMONY
RELEASES
UNIFORM AND CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
TOBACCO USE POLICY
ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
STUDENT ISSUES
ALS CAMPUS
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE MAP
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COMMANDANT’S WELCOME
Student,
Congratulations on your selection to attend the best Airman Leadership School (ALS) in Air
Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and one of the best in the USAF. We, the staff, want
this first Professional Military Education (PME) experience to be your best and most memorable
throughout your career. Please read it thoroughly before you call us; hopefully, it will answer all
of your immediate questions.
Beyond fulfilling a mandatory requirement, the ALS will do much more for you. First, attending
this course is a great opportunity for you to interact with your peers from a broad spectrum of
career fields and organizations. The classroom discussion will give you valuable insight on our
military profession. Secondly, our school is a first class facility equipped with state-of-the-art
computers and programs, and staffed with top-notch instructors trained at the one of the nation’s
premier instructor schools—Enlisted Professional Military Instructor course, Maxwell Air Force
Base, Alabama. When you include the follow-on training provided locally, it takes an instructor
about one year to become fully certified. We use this training to impact your life both
professionally and personally throughout this course. You will return to your place of duty ready
and eager to meet and exceed the responsibilities as an Air Force NCO and supervisor.
The daily pace at the ALS is demanding! I encourage you to take care of personal appointments
and job responsibilities prior to your arrival; you need to devote your full attention and energy
toward our curriculum and activities. Most of all make arrangements to ensure your family's
needs are met as well.
This is your school, and we are here for one purpose--you! You are a member of the most
competent enlisted force in military history. Prior to in-processing, you can expect a briefing
from either your supervisor, First Sergeant, or an ALS staff member. After reading this
brochure, if you have any questions, feel free to call us at DSN 781-3298, or email
2fss.fsda@barksdale.af.mil.
Again, congratulations on your selection and we look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
JEREMY D. WOODS, MSgt, USAF
Commandant, Airman Leadership School
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AIR FORCE ENLISTED PME HISTORY
After the Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Training Course was established in 1957 to
prepare airmen for their leadership role, the first change took place in 1962. This change
involved a correlation of curriculum in the Preparatory Training Course to the United States Air
Force Personnel Quality Control Program. In 1965, the Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory
Training Course was changed to the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School to prepare
Airmen First Class and Staff Sergeants for supervisory positions. Following the 1967 addition of
the rank of E-4 Sergeant, the Leadership School changed curriculum to teach Senior Airman and
Staff Sergeants supervisory skills in correlation with Air Force Regulation 39-6 in 1970. In
order to complement the higher level Noncommissioned Officer Academy curriculum, 1973 saw
more academic hours added to the Leadership School. Five years later, the new Professional
Military Education phase program started. Phase I, the Noncommissioned Officer Orientation
Course, was to familiarize Senior Airmen to NCO duties as a prerequisite to noncommissioned
officer status. Phase II, United States Air Force Supervisor’s Course, prepared Sergeants, Staff
Sergeants, and civilian personnel for supervisory positions. Phase III, Noncommissioned Officer
Leadership School, designed to broaden leadership and management skills of junior
noncommissioned officers. In 1981, a prerequisite to noncommissioned officer status was added
to the Orientation Course and world affairs was placed in the Leadership School curriculum in
association with Air Force Regulation 39-6.
In 1985, the Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Course was created alleviating the phase
program. This course was a prerequisite to noncommissioned officer status focusing on
leadership and followership and to familiarize Airmen First Class and Senior Airmen with
leadership responsibilities and prepare them for their first supervisory position. In 1990, there
was a change in the curriculum affecting the Preparatory Course making it more in line with Air
Force Regulation 39-6 and the Leadership School were modified to broaden leadership and
management skills of junior noncommissioned officers. May, 1991 saw the deletion of
noncommissioned officer appointment and the grade of Sergeant. Additionally, in October, 1991
came the deletion of the Leadership School and the Preparatory Course to make room for the
Airman Leadership School which was designed to prepare Senior Airmen for future
noncommissioned officer duties and responsibilities.
The Barksdale ALS administers the Air Force's 24-day curriculum under the direction of the
Commander, 2d Force Support Squadron, Barksdale Air Base, Louisiana. This base level
program prepares Senior Airmen for positions of greater responsibility, and training in
leadership, quality management, communicative skills, and military studies. Finally, ALS
enhances the development of Senior Airmen by strengthening their ability to lead, follow, and
manage while they gain a broader perspective of the military profession.
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GENERAL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
The ALS is an Air Force educational program implemented at the base level that prepares senior
airmen for positions of greater responsibility. It provides many of the leadership skills required
of supervisors and reporting officials throughout the Air Force. ALS enhances the development
of senior airmen by strengthening their ability to lead, follow, and manage while they gain a
broader understanding of the military profession. The ALS consists of 192 curriculum hours,
over 24 academic days. The primary instructional methodologies are the Guided Discussion
(GD), Case Study (CS) and Informal Lectures. The course consists of four curriculum areas:
Military Professional, Expeditionary Airman, Supervisor of Airman, and Supervisory
Communicator. Administration time and Commandant’s time round out the course.
CCAF ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATION: The Barksdale ALS is affiliated with
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). Your PME training and experience are converted
into college credit hours and are applied toward an Associates in Applied Science degree in your
specific Air Force Specialty. Currently CCAF credits ten semester hours to each student after
the successful completion of ALS.
CCAF Hours Breakdown:
Leadership and Management
Managerial Communications
Military Studies
Total Credit Hours
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ALSSSO01-STUDENT ORIENTATION: This lesson serves several purposes. Topics
contained in the first part of the lesson come from the USAF Enlisted Professional Military
Education (EPME) Procedural Guidance and pertain to all ALSs. Information in the second
part of the lesson covers local topics that specifically apply to each ALS. The last part covers
flight room rules of engagement, and an experiential activity.
ALSCF01 – COURSE FOUNDATION: The purpose of this lesson is to establish a foundation
for learning the body of theory and specialized knowledge needed to successfully serve in the
profession of arms. This lesson consists of four main points. The first main point addresses the
unique characteristics of the profession of arms, and introduces two concepts–Direction,
Discipline, and Recognition (DDR) and Progressive Professionalism (P2). The second main
point consists of the three foundational pillars for Enlisted Professional Military Education
(EPME): the United States Air Force Core Values, AFI 36-2618 The Enlisted Force Structure,
and the Air Force Institutional Competencies. In main point three, the focus narrows to the PME
objectives and the ALS mission statement. The lesson concludes by introducing the students to
the four graduate attributes–Expeditionary Airman, Supervisor of Airmen, Military Professional,
and Supervisory Communicator. The intent is to demonstrate how the curriculum supports the
development of the graduate attributes, which, in turn, supports student self-development.
ALSSL01 – SUCCESSFUL LEARNING: This lesson familiarizes students with keys to
successful learning and the educational process used to achieve desired levels of learning while
at ALS. Student activities, responsibilities in the learning process, and desired learning
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outcomes are explained. Affective and cognitive learning are defined, as well as the associated
objectives and samples of behavior. ALSSL01 describes teaching methods used in ALS, (i.e.
informal lecture, guided discussion, experiential activities, etc). It also links these specific
methodologies to achievement of lesson objectives. It provides a chronological flow of the
studying process and how to take notes. It explains that test items are derived from graduate
attribute lessons’ cognitive samples of behavior, and that criterion objectives help students to
know the level of performance expected on communication skills performance exercises and
evaluations. In addition, the Enlisted PME Structured Thinking Process critical thinking
methodology is explained. This methodology is a very useful tool for students to use not only
during their ALS experience, but also during everyday situations.
ALSELI01 – EMERGING LEADERSHIP ISSUES: The purpose of this lesson is for students
to discuss up-to-the-moment current events and issues that affect the Air Force and its leaders or
have a potential to influence Air Force operations. Student discussions focus on selfdevelopment to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Guided discussion questions require
students to reflect on everything they learned throughout the course to formulate responses.
PA –PROFESSIONAL AIRMAN: The Professional Airman Graduate Attribute curriculum is
a combination of Profession of Arms and Leadership lessons. The purpose of the Military
Professional curriculum is to facilitate the development of a cultural mindset driven by the role
of Air Force staff sergeants as military professionals in an expeditionary Air Force.
EA – EXPEDITIONARY AIRMAN: The Expeditionary Airman Graduate Attribute
curriculum is also a combination of Profession of Arms and Leadership lessons. The purpose of
the Expeditionary Airman curriculum is to further the development of a cultural and warrior
ethos mindset driven by the role of Air Force staff sergeants as expeditionary Airmen in an
expeditionary Air Force.
SA – SUPERVISOR OF AIRMAN: The purpose of the Supervisor of Airmen Graduate
Attribute curriculum is to provide skills necessary to fulfill supervisory and reporting official
responsibilities and to prepare students for future responsibilities as NCOs. Specific instruction
is given on performance evaluations relating to performance feedback and individual counseling.
Students develop skills to supervise Air Force personnel. Specific attention is given to areas
such as Group Dynamics, Team Development, CML: An Approach to Leadership, Problem
Solving, Standards and Discipline, Change Management, Conflict Management, and
Performance Evaluation Process. Students are also provided opportunities to practice resolving
problems using leadership principles learned.
SC- SUPERVISORY COMMUNICATOR: The Supervisory Communicator Graduate
Attribute curriculum focuses on providing students with the knowledge to be more effective
communicators in supervisory writing and speaking situations. Evaluation of student
achievement of instructional objectives is accomplished through formative performance
exercises and summative performance evaluations.
COMMANDANT HOURS: These blocks of time are used to bring in guest lecturers, subject
matter experts, or speakers of opportunity to enhance the ALS academic experience; i.e., Wing
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Commander, CMSAF, CCMs, Chief’s Group, First Sergeants, former POWs, etc. This student
contact time directly ties to leadership studies.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The ALS is an Air Force educational program implemented at the base level. Prerequisites:
Senior Airmen (E-4) who have re-enlisted, have 48 months of time in service, or are Staff
Sergeant (E-5) selectees. The following additional requirements also apply to all personnel:
a. Not be on the control roster, under investigation, or charged with an offense
punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
b. Have at least 6 months of retain-ability after graduation from the ALS. The local unit
commander may waive this requirement as needed.
c. Possess a current/passing AF fitness assessment, or sister service equivalent
(completed within 12 months of class graduation date and valid through the duration of
the course) and provide a copy of the current assessment to the Commandant NLT day of
training (DOT) 0.
d. Personnel with temporary physical limitations must receive a final eligibility
determination prior to attendance. The unit first sergeant provides AF Form 422,
Physical Serial Report, to the ALS Commandant NLT 35 days prior to class start date
(CSD). The Commandant will determine eligibility and notify the wing command chief
of all decisions made regarding course attendance. The ALS Commandant will base
eligibility determination on the school's ability to accommodate the medical condition
and an overall assessment of impact to course objectives. To expedite processing, the
422 submitted must be coordinated through the Public Health flight at the MTF at least
45 days prior to CSD. Public Health will generate an AF Form 422 that will provide
specific recommendations for attendance to USAF PME Courses in accordance with
directions by the AFCAT.
e. Personnel with a certified permanent physical profile (AF Form 422) are eligible to
attend EPME. Again, all profiles must be coordinated through Public Health to obtain
the appropriate recommendation information.
f. Requests for waivers to eligibility requirements must be submitted to the ALS
Commandant at least 35 days prior to class start date.
g. Be recommended by the unit commander. If you feel that you are not eligible and
have been selected, please see your First Sergeant immediately, or call ALS. Selection
procedures: The Military Personnel Flight provides the ALS Commandant a list of
eligible airmen assigned to Barksdale AFB. The ALS Commandant prioritizes ALS
student selections based on promotion line number, PCS assignment, and date of rank.
Active-duty Senior Airmen must complete the resident ALS before assuming the grade of
Staff Sergeant (unless member has completed the NCO Preparatory Course).
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ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND NON-ATTRIBUTION
Academic Freedom is the privilege of debate, with discretion, on any subject related to the ALS
curriculum.
Non-attribution is treating statements made in the classroom as privileged information not to be
attributed to a specific individual, whether it is a guest speaker or another student.
Policy: ALS policy encourages academic freedom and non-attribution. Through this process we
encourage you to state your opinion and support or criticize any objective, policy, theory, or
statement while pursuing knowledge, understanding, and improvement of the military
profession. Statements, disagreements, and other comments made by individuals or groups
during the course will be safeguarded through the practice of non-attribution. It is acceptable to
say a “previous speaker” made a particular statement, but the speaker’s name will not be
divulged. Remarks made by guest speakers may be released or discussed outside the classroom
only after express permission has been received from the speaker and approval is obtained from
a staff member.
Although you are encouraged to use academic freedom, it must be tempered with good judgment
to refrain from remarks which could prove harmful to others or be construed as irresponsible
statements. Specifically, we discourage the use of a supervisor’s name if presented in a
disparaging manner. This is not meant to restrict classroom discussions of controversial
subjects; however, discretion must be the guiding criteria during each exchange of information.
PLAGIARISM AND MISREPRESENTATION
Plagiarism is the act of passing off the ideas and work of others as the product of one’s own
mind, (e.g., copying verbatim, without quotation marks with the intent to claim that material as
one’s own work).
Misrepresentation is the act of making as assertion orally or in writing to intentionally deceive or
mislead, (e.g., knowingly giving false statements to an academic review board).
Policy: Plagiarism and misrepresentation are violations of academic integrity and standards of
conduct. Such behavior is strictly prohibited and will result in an immediate Disciplinary
Release.
GRADUATION AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
There are two evaluation areas in our curriculum: Academic and performance. To graduate, you
must meet the minimum standards in each.
Academic Evaluations. You will have two multiple-choice summative evaluations to measure
your knowledge or understanding in a unit of instruction. Prior to each summative evaluation,
you will take a formative evaluation to possibly identify areas where a lack of understanding is
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evident. There will not be a comprehensive evaluation at the end of the course. Each evaluation
covers only the material taught during the previous curriculum phase. You must attain a 70%
minimum cumulative average on both evaluations combined.
Performance Evaluations. There are four writing and speaking performance evaluations:
Overall, you must achieve a 70% passing score on the summative writing and speaking
evaluations to graduate. Again, you will have formative exercises on both writing and speaking
prior to your summative evaluations.
Conduct and Standards. In addition to the academic and performance evaluations, you must
maintain exemplary standards of personal appearance and conduct to graduate.
AWARDS
As an educational institution, we recognize the achievement of our students with several
individual awards. There are five awards that can be earned at the ALS:
ALS Graduation Diploma: This award is presented to every student who excels in all
curriculum areas. This is the ultimate of any award given at the ALS.
John L. Levitow Award: This award is presented to the one student who excels both as a
leader and a scholar based on academics, and staff/student leadership assessments. It is the
highest award given at any level of Professional Military Education.
Distinguished Graduate Award: This award recognizes the high achievement of those
students whose performance places them at the top of their class based on academics, and
staff/student leadership assessments. Only the top ten percent of the class are selected as
distinguished graduates.
Academic Achievement Award: This award denotes excellence as a scholar. Criteria is based
upon all summative objective and performance evaluation scores. Recipients of the John L.
Levitow Award are ineligible for this award.
Commandant’s Award: This award is presented to the student who is recognized by peers and
ALS Flights instructors as having made the most significant contribution to the overall success of
the class. Recipients of any distinguished graduate award are ineligible for this award.
NOTE: A student who fails to achieve a passing score on any summative objective or
performance evaluation is ineligible for any award. You are also ineligible if you receive and
disciplinary paperwork.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
The Barksdale ALS graduation ceremony is a culmination of 5 weeks of intensive academic
study. This is a time where we showcase your accomplishments. An automatic invitation is
extended to your Group Commander, Squadron Commander, and First Sergeant. The ALS
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student is still responsible for inviting members in their chain of command RSVPing through the
ALS students.
If you are married, this is an event in your career your spouse is encouraged attend.
Unfortunately, since this is a military function, we cannot allow children under 12 to attend your
graduation. You must make child care arrangements for them; the Child Development Centers
on Barksdale have a list of home daycare providers.
The graduation ceremony is traditionally an evening banquet at Hoban hall, 1800 hours,
respectively, on the last day of class. The cost is $24 per person for non club members and
$20.00 for club members. The banquets last for about 2½ hours. The dress for the banquets is
mess or semi-formal dress for all military members and evening dress (no jeans) for civilians.
You are free to leave after the ceremony once you pick up your diploma package and return your
medallion. TDY students are not authorized to travel to their home station until the next
calendar day. Ensure you have properly checked out of billeting, if necessary.
RELEASES
In order to maintain good order and discipline, you can be released under one of the following
categories for failing to maintain ALS or Air Force standards:
Administrative: Verified personal hardship, emergency leave, or medical reasons. Anyone
administratively released can re-enter ALS as soon as the condition causing the release is
resolved, a quota becomes available, and Commander approves.
Academic: Failure to attain the academic or performance evaluation standards of the ALS.
Students academically released are eligible to return after 3 months, a quota becomes available,
and Commander approves.
Disciplinary. Displaying a hostile or antagonistic attitude, lack of interest, non-participation,
misconduct, or unfavorable involvement with military or civilian authorities while enrolled in the
ALS. Students released for disciplinary reasons are eligible to return after 1 year, a slot becomes
available, and commander approves.
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UNIFORM AND CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
You will report to school for in-processing on the first day of training at 0715 hours in
building 7212, ALS Auditorium in your blues (frequently referred to as your service
uniform), any combination.
While attending ALS you will be under constant observation to ensure high dress and appearance
standards as outlined in Air Force Instruction 36-2903. All uniforms must be serviceable and
USAF/sister service certified. A minimum of three uniform inspections are conducted –
ABU/BDU, service dress, and service uniform. Ribbons and authorized functional badges
must be worn with all service uniforms. Applicable career fields and sister services are
authorized to wear the beret with all appropriate uniforms.
NOTE: The ABU is MANDATORY for all students
The quantities listed are the minimum mandatory requirements.
Service Uniform (blues) (male):
___(1 ea.) Service Dress Uniform (coat and trousers must match)
___(1 ea.) Silver Name Tag
___(2 ea.) Blue Trousers
___(2 ea.) Light Blue Short-Sleeve Shirts
___(1 ea.) Light Blue Long Sleeve Shirt
___(1 ea.) White Shirt (required for graduation when wearing semi-formal)
___(1 ea.) Necktie (“herringbone” for semiformal dress)
___(1 ea.) Flight Cap
___(1 ea.) Black Dress Oxfords (low quarters)
___(All) Authorized Badges and Ribbons
___Undergarments and Black Socks
___(1 ea.) Lightweight Blues Jacket
Service Uniform (blues) (female):
___(1 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
___(2 ea.)
___(2 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
Service Dress Uniform (jacket and skirt/trousers must match)
Silver Name Tag
Skirt
Slacks
Light Blue Short-Sleeved Blouses
Light Blue Long-Sleeved Blouses
White Blouse (required for graduation when wearing semi-formal)
Tab
Flight Cap
Black Dress Oxfords (low quarters)
Black Dress Shoes (heels are required for semi-formal uniform)
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___(All) Authorized Badges and Ribbons
___ Undergarments and accessories
___(1 ea.) Lightweight Blues Jacket
Utility Uniform – ABUs (male and female):
___(2 ea.) ABU
___(1 ea.) ABU Cap
___(1 ea.) Green Suede boots (green socks ONLY)
___Desert Sand T-shirts
___(1 ea.) Desert Sand Riggers Belt
___(1 ea.) ABU Green Fleece (w/ nametape, USAF tape, and rank)
OR
___(1 ea.) Gortex Jacket (w/ rank)
AF Physical Fitness Uniform:
___(1 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
___(3 ea.)
___(3 ea.)
___(3 ea.)
___(1 ea.)
PT Jacket
PT pants
PT T-shirt
PT shorts
White socks
Tennis shoes
Optional items:
Mess Dress (for graduation)
Sweater (pullover or cardigan)
Raincoat and Umbrella
Black Gloves
Athletic Apparel:
You will need enough AF PT gear and shoes to participate in PT three times per week. PT is
conducted inside and outside depending on the activity. You must wear tennis shoes with nonmarking soles when the gym is utilized. Ensure that you have the proper PT uniform. If
inclement weather, long sleeve AFPT shirts, leggings, gloves, and hats are authorized.
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for all students (local and TDY) attending ALS! Students are required to fully
participate in the physical fitness programs while at ALS. Therefore, personnel with temporary
or permanent medical profiles will not attend ALS without prior approval. To obtain approval;
all medical profiles must be coordinated through the Public Health flight at the MTF at least 14
days prior to class start date. Public Health will generate an AF Form 422 that will provide
specific recommendations for attendance to USAF PME Courses in accordance with directions
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by the AFCAT. Forward completed medical profiles to the ALS Commandant 7 days prior to
the class start date. Students with an uncoordinated profile will be returned to their units.
TOBACCO USE POLICY
In accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, the use of any tobacco product is prohibited at
all times during the academic day. Tobacco use is also prohibited at all times on the Professional
Military Education Campus to include the parking area, drill pad, running track,
volleyball/basketball courts and anywhere in or around the PME facilities.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION (TDY Students)
After the member fills out the pre-check in form, the ALS staff will take care of ensuring that
lodging is procured.
All TDY students are authorized and encouraged to bring your private vehicle for transportation,
the ALS is NOT within walking distance of lodging.
STUDENT ISSUES
Home Duty Section Recalls and Duties: ALS Students must out-process their unit. You are
considered in TDY status for the duration of the course. Therefore, you are not to respond to
Unit Recalls (unless by ALS) or any other exercise, mobility/augmentee taskings while at school.
You are excused from all base and squadron details to include: recalls, ORIs, UEIs, MAREs,
etc., except for declared national emergencies. While attending this course, your duty section
cannot call you into work for any reason unless approved by the 2d Mission Support Group
Commander. If the MSG/CC approves it, the order will flow from the MSG/CC, to the FSS/CC,
to the ALS Commandant, who will in turn release you. There will be no deviations to this
policy. Please ensure you have appropriate dependent care.
Typical day at the ALS: The ALS experience will prove to be a true challenge, but we can
assure you that boredom will not be one of your problems. The typical day consists of open
ranks inspections, reveille and retreat ceremonies, news briefs, physical conditioning, lectures,
guided discussions, team exercises, individual writing exercises and evaluations, opportunities
for public speaking, and occasional guest speakers. Class normally starts at 0730 hours (be in
your seat and ready to go), and the day normally ends by 1630 hours. We take 10-minute breaks
after 45 minutes of instruction. Expect to stay longer on some days to accomplish various
activities, such as, graduation, community service project, and other student issues. Each student
will be given student study guides. These guides are not designed to be complete note takers, so
you need to provide paper and pens, pencils, and highlighters. Lunch is normally from 1100 to
1200 hours. AAFES Food Court, Barksdale Club, the Base Dining Facility, and a host of off
base restaurants are within 5-15 minutes driving distance.
Leaves and Appointments: Ordinary leaves will not be approved. Emergency leaves are
approved as necessary and will be handled by your First Sergeant; however, you must coordinate
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this through the Commandant. Do not make any appointments for the time you will be attending
this course.
Telephones:
Student messages, DSN 781-3298; COM 318-456-3298
Commandant, same prefixes as above, and x5367
Email, jeremy.woods.1@us.af.mil
There are phones throughout the school for your use while you're here. You must limit your
calls to 3-5 minutes to allow all students the opportunity to use the phones. You should make
extended personal calls from your cell phone, home or billeting room. Finally, DO NOT leave
messages for individuals to call you at the school. We will not interrupt class; it’s best for you to
call back at a later time.
Cellular phones must be left outside of the ALS facility. When worn during lunch or while in
uniform, must be worn in accordance to AFI 36-2903.
Student Responsibilities: Your responsibilities as an ALS student are to prepare for each lesson
in advance, put forth your best effort; and help your fellow students to succeed and to participate
in all classroom activities. The success of the course depends on your input and efforts toward
learning. You owe it to yourself and the Air Force to give ALS your best and to realize the value
of what this course can do for you both professionally and personally. We do not recommend
off-duty education while attending ALS.
In addition to these responsibilities you will have some additional duties while at ALS these
duties include:
Flag Detail
Recycling
PT Leaders
Safety Representative
Structured Activities Committee
Snack Bar Representative
Legacy Representative
Pro-rata Representative
Homework Monitor
Auditorium Etiquette: When there is a guest speaker there are some ROEs that must be
followed
-- Timeliness: Take your seat NLT 5 minutes before speaker’s scheduled start time. If
you’re late for a guest speaker quietly take your seat and see your Faculty Advisor
immediately after the lecture.
-- Courtesy
- Applaud at the end of all lectures.
- Come to attention for all speakers except ALS staff
- Do not speak to others or interrupt speaker except in an emergency
-- Questions. Stand and identify yourself:
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- Format “Sir/Ma’am, I’m SrA _____ from ______ (state unit), then ask
question.”
-- No tape recorders in flight rooms or auditorium
-- You may not quote any speaker without their permission
-- Do not work on assignments during lecture
-- NO SLEEPING!!
Expenses: During the entire course, be prepared to spend approximately $20.00. This will
cover miscellaneous expenses incurred with student memorabilia and socials.
Out of Town Trips: Most weekends are free for your enjoyment. If you leave the local area
(beyond your domicile) for the weekend, you must receive approval prior from your Faculty
Advisor and complete a pre-departure safety briefing. Your Faculty Advisor must have your
emergency phone number and contact information.
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