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132 - Final episode of CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast
14 Sep 2022
00:28:25
Colin and Reed explain their reasons for ending the podcast and what they plan to do next.
Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com
Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.
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131 - Performance Report: Year Three
31 Aug 2022
00:40:17
Colin and Reed pull back the curtain on three years of podcasting episodes, data, lessons learned, and what's coming up next.
Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com
Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.
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122 - Everything is different now
27 Apr 2022
00:47:11
Welcome to the rest of your career. Everything is different now.
Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com
Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.
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036 - In memory of SrA Bryan Bell
20 May 2020
00:15:48
In honor of Memorial Day, Colin shares his experience as a new Second Lieutenant and Officer-In-Charge of SrA Bryan Bell's funeral. SrA Bell was killed on 5 January 2012 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan when his vehicle was struck by an IED (see Military Times: https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/air-force-senior-airman-bryan-r-bell/6568079).
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
Much has been said on this podcast about the importance of professional reading, but never directly addressed. This toolbox episode aims to correct that by providing some reasons for and tips in the pursuit of knowledge through reading.
03:00 - Defining professional reading 06:59 - Common barriers to reading 12:15 - General tips for getting started 24:59 - Reed's personal tips for successful reading 29:33 - Colin's personal tips
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
034 - Senior Enlisted Perspective with Holm Center Command Chief CMSgt Jermaine Evans
06 May 2020
01:19:54
CMSgt Jermaine Evans is the Command Chief and senior enlisted advisor at the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions & Citizen Development. In this discussion with Colin and Reed, the Chief shares his experience working his way through the enlisted ranks and how that has shaped his perspective on officer accessions and leadership.
01:27 - The Chief's background and experience in the Air Force 34:01 - Getting hired as the first Chief in AFROTC 39:44 - The differences between officers and enlisted airmen 46:33 - What if we didn't have officers? 58:06 - The Chief's leadership philosophy 01:07:28 - Advice to officer instructors
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
033 - Undergraduate Pilot Training with 1st Lt Morgan Curriden
29 Apr 2020
01:36:51
In this episode Colin interviews 1st Lt Morgan Curriden on Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), covering peripheral topics like rated selection, the daily schedule, and tips for success.
05:18 - Morgan's background and experience in AFROTC 13:12 - Changes to improve commissioning sources 32:56 - The process leading up to UPT 44:52 - Broad strokes of UPT 55:45 - A day in the life of the UPT student 01:03:28 - Tips for success at UPT 01:14:04 - Professional development (see Team of Rivals by Doris Goodwin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0684824906/) 01:20:05 - Hindsight advice to Cadet Curriden 01:24:35 - Commentary
Contact Morgan at morgancurriden@gmail.com.
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032 - 11F Fighter Pilot (F-15E) with Capt Clark Haymond
22 Apr 2020
01:39:49
Capt Clark "Slider" Haymond is an instructor pilot for the F-15E Strike Eagle. In this week's episode he shares his experience and philosophy on training and developing to be an effective aviator.
07:54 - Slider's experience in AFROTC and preparation for ENJJPT 17:25 - What is ENJJPT (Euro-Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training) 25:08 - Some thoughts on the ongoing pilot shortage 31:41 - Why does the 11F Fighter Pilot career field exist? 40:21 - Slider's thoughts on the pilot/WSO relationship 46:14 - Who is the 11F's customer? 56:02 - Slider's deployment experience 01:08:52 - The effects of combat on mental health 01:14:12 - Professional development 01:16:44 - Why are pilots officers? 01:22:18 - Commentary
Contact Slider at clark.haymond@gmail.com.
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
031 - 12X Combat Systems Officer and UCT with 1st Lt Joseph Langford
15 Apr 2020
01:31:29
Combat Systems Officers are a much lesser known, but incredibly important rated career field within the Air Force. In this interview, 1st Lt Joseph Langford explains the various aspects of this specialty, the training pipeline, and his approach to success as an officer.
Contact Joey at joseph.langford.3@us.af.mil or josephrlangford@gmail.com
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
030 - 11B Bomber Pilot (B-52) with Capt Julian Gluck
08 Apr 2020
01:28:31
In this episode, Colin interviews Capt Julian "Cosmo" Gluck about his experience joining the Air Force, being a B-52 pilot, and his ideas for addressing the civilian-military gap.
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
The long awaited episode has finally arrived; the definitive guide to the process for being selected as a pilot, CSO, ABM, or RPA pilot. Colin and Reed take turns explaining the respective specifics for Air Force ROTC and OTS, as well as opportunities that exist for the Guard and Reserve and those already commissioned.
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
028 - 13S Space Operations Officer with Capt CJ Carlisle
25 Mar 2020
01:10:26
In this the second part of Capt CJ Carlisle's interview, Colin and CJ discuss the Space Force and role of the space operations officer. CJ further describes his leadership philosophy and how he continues to develop as an officer.
Contact Capt Carlisle at ccarlisle@umass.edu or christopher.carlisle.2@us.af.mil
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
027 - Prior-enlisted Security Forces with Capt CJ Carlisle
18 Mar 2020
01:08:20
Colin interviews Capt CJ Carlisle about his experience being enlisted in security forces and the challenges he faced. CJ shares his perspective on overcoming the obstacles of pursuing a commission and asking what he can do for the Air Force.
02:58 - CJ's introduction and background 10:17 - Being a dorm chief at BMT 15:26 - First enlistment at Malmstrom AFB 26:53 - Being an NCO and switching to combat arms 30:48 - Pursuing a commission 46:48 - Officer Training School 49:30 - Space operations and AFROTC 56:16 - Commentary
Contact Capt Carlisle at ccarlisle@umass.edu or christopher.carlisle.2@us.af.mil
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
121 - Fighter squadron culture with Lt Col Nicholas Jurewicz
13 Apr 2022
01:20:56
The culture of the Air Force has been shaped over the years by those who lead it, often Fighter Pilots. Colin explores the culture of Fighter squadrons with Lt Col Nicholas "Spike" Jurewicz, including naming ceremonies and piano burning.
Contact Spike at nicholas.jurewicz@us.af.mil.
Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com
Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.
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026 - Deep dive into AFROTC, Part 3 (Instructor)
11 Mar 2020
01:19:41
In this conclusion to his deep dive into AFROTC, Colin shares his experience being an instructor, as well as some of the nuts and bolts of applying for OIRSD. The episode concludes with a discussion on the cadet-cadre relationship and advice for future instructors.
01:25 - How to apply for Officer Instructor & Recruiter Special Duty (see AFPC Facebook Live video https://www.facebook.com/AirForcePersonnelCenter/videos/298244817767980/) 08:03 - How Colin was selected for AFROTC 14:45 - Why be an instructor at AFROTC? 20:01 - What it's like being an instructor 31:56 - Being the Recruiting Officer 35:52 - Instructing AS 100 40:30 - Being the Operations Flight Commander 53:46 - Instructing AS 200 56:25 - Other officer cadre positions 01:01:12 - Cadet-cadre relationship 01:13:56 - Advice for current and future cadre
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Colin continues his deep dive into all things Air Force ROTC, this time describing the years spent as a POC or Professional Officer Course cadet.
01:25 - Contracting with AFROTC and the 300 year 05:06 - The rated selection board 09:47 - The 400 year 12:24 - The cadet wing commander 18:49 - Graduating and commissioning 24:27 - Waiting to enter Active Duty
Colin takes a deep dive into all things Air Force ROTC, focusing first on the years spent as a GMC or General Military Course cadet. The discussion includes scholarships, the training environment, and development opportunities, as well as Colin's experience as a cadet.
02:05 - Most Line-of-the-Air Force officers go through AFROTC 03:57 - Please share this episode with your friends and family 09:17 - AFROTC hasn't changed much over the years 14:15 - Meeting the Recruiting Officer 16:20 - AFROTC scholarships (see https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/) 26:14 - Structure and timeline (see https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/2109) 36:27 - GMC/POC training construct 43:30 - AFROTC PT program 50:40 - Colin summarizes his AS 100 year 53:06 - Summer PDT opportunities (see https://www.afrotc.com/about/more-than-an-education/professional-development/) 55:15 - The AS 200 year and FTP 01:06:25 - Colin summarizes his AS 200 year
023 - Great books and bachelors degrees with Scott Hambrick
19 Feb 2020
01:08:07
Colin interviews the owner of Online Great Books, Scott Hambrick, about his experience growing up as an Air Force dependent, as well as his take on the bachelor's degree requirement for Air Force officers.
Reed continues his deep dive into his experience at OTS, only this time from the perspective of an instructor. This episode explores changes to policy regarding instructor duty, the OTS schedule, and advice for future instructors.
In this episode Reed dives deep into his experience as a cadet at OTS. He describes the arrival process, graduation requirements, and most importantly, the relationships he forged with his fellow students.
02:35 - Leaving home 07:09 - Arrival at OTS (see Full Metal Jacket opening speech: https://youtu.be/-ZYlXEUo-Lo) 16:23 - The training schedule 22:45 - OTS Instructors 29:30 - The OTS manual or OTSMAN 35:01 - Drill and marching 38:10 - OTS academics 47:32 - Becoming upper class 52:24 - Assignment drop 58:40 - Graduation week Contact Reed in the Facebook Group (see https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/) or at his email reed.gann@us.af.mil.
020 - Enlisted commissioning programs with Capt Sam Parrish
29 Jan 2020
00:52:45
Reed takes the opportunity to interview prior enlisted linguist, now Intel Officer, Capt Sam Parrish. Sam has made it a point to study up on the enlisted commissioning programs so that, first, he could commission himself, and now mentor his airmen who want to become officers in the Air Force. This episode covers a huge variety of enlisted commissioning programs, as well as a discussion about the transition from E to O.
Wrapping up their series of episodes on Gen Goldfein’s memo and the things the Air Force values in its officers, Colin and Reed revisit the topic of character from Episode 001 - What is an Air Force officer. Character is so foundational that it underpins most every success—and failure—as an Air Force officer.
06:17 - What is impeccable character (see https://www.usafa.edu/character/) 12:40 - Leaders of character 15:25 - Colin’s thoughts on character 22:32 - Reed’s thoughts on character 23:58 - How character foundational? (see Secretary Powell on Leadership https://youtu.be/ocSw1m30UBI) 30:30 - We take integrity seriously 34:34 - Failure as an officer 40:48 - Training for and development of character (see AFA Conference 2019 Panel Discussion https://youtu.be/BI1IpjJkwOY)
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018 - Improving the unit
15 Jan 2020
00:37:51
The Air Force is a product of innovative officers who looked to the future of what could be. In this episode, Colin and Reed explore that culture of innovation, what it means to improve the unit, and how to know when change is the right thing to do.
05:12 - The Air Force’s culture of innovation 08:06 - Unit’s focused on innovation 11:28 - Problem solving and the OODA Loop 18:18 - Change for change’s sake 23:50 - How to know when change is right 26:56 - Involve your people in the change process 30:51 - Evaluating “improve the unit”
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017 - Managing resources
08 Jan 2020
00:45:25
Ready for a civics lesson? Tough. Officers are federal employees and therefore subject to the policies, processes, and political fallout from Congress and the Executive Branch. The Air Force's resources come from them, so we best understand what they are, how we get them, and how to manage them.
01:22 - It's all about the resources 03:09 - The National Defense Authorization Act Helpful Links: https://www.usa.gov/budget https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/IF10429.pdf https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/IF10515.pdf https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/IF10514.pdf 10:10 - Manpower 13:57 - Funds 15:07 - Make friends with people who manage resources 19:41 - Equipment 22:28 - Facilities 24:53 - Follow the guidance (see https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/467167/service-chiefs-detail-2014-sequestration-effects/) 29:22 - Anecdote about End-of-year (EOY) spending practices 34:23 - Time 38:55 - Being an officer is all-encompassing
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120 - Side hustles and entrepreneurship with 1st Lt Haley McClain Hill
30 Mar 2022
01:14:14
Colin and 1st Lt Haley McClain Hill discuss how Air Force officers are busy, but some can still find time for a side hustle. The knowledge and experience gained can be applied back to the profession of arms or even provide options for work upon leaving the Air Force.
Contact and follow Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_haleymarie/
Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com
Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.airforceofficerpodcast.com/.
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016 - Setting SMART and “Everest” Goals
01 Jan 2020
00:10:48
Welcome to 2020! It's going to be a great year. One way to make the most of the new year is to set goals. In this episode, Reed outlines the definition and suggestions for setting SMART and Everest type goals.
Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.
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015 - Jimmy Stewart's "Strategic Air Command"
25 Dec 2019
00:14:32
Merry Christmas! Jimmy Stewart's "It's a Wonderful Life" is a classic Christmas favorite, but did you know that he was an officer in the Air Force? In this short episode, Colin shares some lessons in officership from another Jimmy Stewart movie, "Strategic Air Command." Though dated, the movie offers an excellent glimpse into life as an Air Force officer.
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014 - Leading Airmen
18 Dec 2019
00:42:55
Continuing their discussion on things the Air Force values in its officers, Colin and Reed discuss the all encompassing topic of leadership. Tune in for a history lesson on leadership theory and some ideas for your development as a leader of Airmen.
01:45 - Defining leadership 08:14 - The history of leadership theory 14:32 - Media and its effect on leadership theory 18:02 - Leadership is more art than science 21:10 - Tools for leadership development 26:45 - Colin and Reed share experiences with leadership failure/success
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013 - Executing the mission
11 Dec 2019
00:38:25
Lucky Thirteen! Colin and Reed follow up on CSAF Gen David Goldfein's memo to wing commanders from earlier this year. Kicking off a short series of episodes on the values outlined within the memo, Colin and Reed focus on the importance of executing the mission as an Air Force officer.
02:17 - What is meant by mission in "mission first"? 06:38 - What is meant by first in "mission first"? 11:53 - Why focus on "mission first"? 15:06 - Reed explains the relationship vs outcome matrix (see Reed's "whiteboard" lecture in the Facebook group) 27:22 - Colin and Reed share experiences with mission failure/success
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012 - 13N Nuclear & Missile Operations Officer with Maj Greg Carter
04 Dec 2019
01:22:50
In this episode Colin interviews Maj Greg "Metta" Carter about the 13N Nuclear & Missile Operations Officer career field. Listen to learn about the Air Force's nuclear enterprise, the importance of staff work to officer development, and enlisted commissioning programs.
01:48 - Greg's prior enlisted background 06:15 - Enlisted commissioning programs 21:37 - What is nuclear operations? 29:52 - Who is the 13N's customer? 36:33 - Who does a 13N work with? 39:57 - What does 13N career progression look like? 47:05 - Greg's approach to professional development (see The Armed Forces Officer by Richard M. Swain and Albert C. Pierce https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/Books/AFO/Armed-Forces-Officer.pdf) 49:03 - Staff work as an officer 53:07 - USSTRATCOM 57:47 - Greg's leadership philosophy 01:02:11 - Advice for airmen interested in 13N 01:07:07 - Greg's future plans/Foreign Affairs 01:11:20 - Greg shares some great war stories 01:15:47 - How Greg got his callsign 01:19:04 - What is means to be an Air Force officer (email Greg at greg.e.carter.mil@mail.mil)
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011 - Gratitude while deployed or TDY
27 Nov 2019
00:07:59
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode Colin and Reed share some brief experiences about being deployed or TDY during Thanksgiving. To all who are away from family right now, you're in our thoughts and we wish you a speedy return home.
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010 - Answers to your recent questions
20 Nov 2019
00:24:22
With the growth of the listening audience, the questions have started to flow in. Colin and Reed have already answered back directly to the authors, but felt it worthwhile to share those answers with everybody else. 02:30 - Reviews and how they help the podcast 05:01 - What to do when you have difficulty contacting an OTS recruiter? 08:37 - When are the different types of AFROTC scholarships awarded? 10:31 - Is it okay to work with an OTS recruiter from a different region? 11:41 - How is the process of applying for OTS different when going into the Air Force Reserve? (see the following links: https://www.ang.af.mil/Careers/ https://afreserve.com/jobs/ https://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/Services/Guard-Reserve-Factsheets/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/637906/accessions/) 16:07 - What does Colin think about being an Air Force civil engineer? 18:05 - What is it like being a 61CX Chemist in the Air Force?
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009 - Toolbox: Bullet writing
13 Nov 2019
00:30:13
Given their recent discussion on how officers get promoted and the changes coming to that system, Colin and Reed felt it appropriate to share some thoughts on the critical skill of bullet writing. 01:15 - People don't get promoted; their records do 05:52 - Tip #1: The best way to learn to write bullets is to write bullets 08:34 - Tip #2: Find a bullet jedi 12:36 - Tip #3: Follow existing guidance 15:10 - Tip #4: Look up/Raise your vision 19:43 - Tip #5: Some career fields and people are easier to write about than others 22:42 - Tip #6: Follow the format that your boss wants 24:48 - Rapid fire suggestions for bullet writing 29:19 - Post your bullets to the Facebook discussion group to get some feedback (see https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/)
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008 - Colin's tips for success in AFROTC
06 Nov 2019
00:52:02
Following Reed's thoughts on how to be successful at OTS, Colin shares some ideas on how to succeed in Air Force ROTC. 01:17 - OTS is a package deal 03:08 - Tip #1: Learn to prioritize 07:38 - What should you pick for an academic major? (see AFROTC's "Highly Desired Majors" https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/desired-majors/) 16:51 - Tools for establishing priorities 23:37 - Tip #2: Air Force ROTC is not enough 29:17 - You're preparing for a lifestyle, not a job 33:05 - Professional reading is critical to your development 36:27 - Field Training is not hard 40:51 - Tip #3: Air Force ROTC is not the Air Force 46:47 - Look for the principles that carry over into the Air Force
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007 - Reed's tips for success at OTS
30 Oct 2019
01:02:19
Bringing attention back to commissioning programs, Reed explains to Colin and all who are interested in attending OTS his tips for success. 02:32 - Reed gets asked for advice quite often 03:50 - Tip #1: Be humble and accept the training 06:04 - What is meant by training? 10:19 - Reed's double body weight deadlift (https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Oy1tIB4xq/) 12:30 - Tip #2: Bring your experience 16:53 - Tip #3: You will not succeed alone 26:27 - Officers not are more or better; they are different 31:42 - Tip #4: Prepare for OTS like it's a deployment 33:12 - The daily schedule at OTS 41:07 - You have a responsibility to prepare others for OTS 44:42 - Tip #5: Define your Why 54:19 - What is the best Why?
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119 - Contrary nature of command
16 Mar 2022
00:31:59
Colin and Reed share what they learned from the interviews with Lt Col Glojek, Lt Col Scheffler, Lt Col Ferris, Col Rubio, and Col Zuhlsdorf, specifically the contrary nature of command. They also lament the things that they didn't cover about command.
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006 - New Line of the Air Force developmental categories
23 Oct 2019
00:40:40
Changes are on the horizon for how Line of the Air Force officers are promoted. In this episode Colin and Reed discuss the proposed developmental categories and how they may affect some of the written and unwritten rules of promotion. 02:04 - Senior leaders recognize issues within existing promotion system 03:31 - CSAF memo to his wing commanders 06:12 - What do we value in our officers? 09:06 - The new developmental categories 19:07 - Humility of our senior leaders 23:53 - Examples of career path differences 27:57 - Why should a CGO care about this? 32:27 - What else are we looking forward to?
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005 - How do Air Force officers get promoted?
16 Oct 2019
01:20:59
Shifting gears from the process of becoming an Air Force officer, Colin and Reed now take a deep dive into how they get promoted. Whether preparing for an upcoming board or a brand new 2d Lt, this information is critical as you define what it means for you to be successful. 01:47 - Colin and Reed emphasize the importance of defining career success 08:03 - Defining position and authority within the Air Force 14:46 - DOPMA and ROPMA govern the promotion process (see http://dopma-ropma.rand.org) 17:51 - The harsh realities of the up or out system 22:09 - Why should a 2d Lt care about this stuff? 26:41 - Promotion zones and categories 30:49 - The board process and Record of Performance (ROP) 39:18 - This is a hot topic and may all change soon 41:29 - The unwritten rules of promotions; masters degrees, stratification, proximity to senior raters, timing, etc. 58:56 - HPO or High Potential Officer system 01:07:43 - Reed and Colin define career success
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004 - What do Air Force officers do?
09 Oct 2019
00:56:51
Having explained how to become an officer (through OTS and AFROTC), Colin and Reed now explore the range and scope of the many things officers do in the Air Force. 01:09 - Colin and Reed explain their respective career fields 04:43 - Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) and the classification directory 11:55 - The simple way to understand AFSCs 16:33 - AFSCs are not static and often change 21:27 - Most people in the Air Force don't fly 25:10 - Civilian equivalents to Air Force officer career fields 32:40 - Being an Air Force officer provides many transferrable skills 40:16 - The career progression for Air Force officers 42:13 - Is the Air Force having an identity crisis? 46:24 - Air Force officers are a weapon system and force multiplier 50:59 - Colin and Reed give their final thoughts on what Air Force officers do
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003 - How do you become an Air Force officer? Part 2 (AFROTC)
02 Oct 2019
00:41:49
Colin and Reed continue to explain the process of becoming an Air Force officer, this time focusing on Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). 01:25 - Air Force ROTC produces the most officers 02:02 - What is AFROTC? 04:20 - Things that affect AFROTC detachments 09:37 - How many people can join? 12:21 - How do you join? (see https://www.afrotc.com) 14:32 - What are the eligibility requirements? 17:24 - Height/weight and medical standards 23:11 - International students cannot do AFROTC 25:29 - Criminal background and drug use 29:19 - Reed shares his story about getting pulled over on the way to OTS 33:07 - Create a WINGS account (see https://wings.holmcenter.com/psp/hcp/LANDING/PORT_HCP/c/W_ROTC.W_PTL_PRESCREEN.GBL) 34:39 - Register for AFROTC classes through your university 35:49 - Weekly time commitment
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002 - How do you become an Air Force officer? Part 1 (OTS)
25 Sep 2019
00:30:34
Having discussed "What is an Air Force officer" in their first episode, Colin and Reed now explain the process of becoming one. In this episode, Reed explains everything you need to know about Air Force Officer Training School (OTS). 00:46 - Focus on OTS and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) 02:25 - Program Guidance Letter (PGL) explained! 06:24 - Commissioning source pecking order 7:15 - The many many types of OTS applicants 9:53 - The many types of Air Force officers 12:09 - The multiple different Air Force components 12:59 - You need to work with a recruiter to go to OTS 14:46 - Reed explains his key principles for applying to OTS 15:10 - Working with a recruiter 17:16 - Reed shares his experience applying for OTS 19:19 - Resources available for applying to OTS (see https://www.airforceots.com) 20:08 - Contact Reed at reed.gann@us.af.mil 21:00 - Stay on top of your paperwork! 22:21 - Have a Plan B in place 23:41 - Reed talks about cancelled OTS selection boards when he applied 27:33 - Work your Plan A (OTS) and Plan B (something else) simultaneously 29:00 - To be continued...
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001 - What is an Air Force officer?
18 Sep 2019
00:47:13
In their inaugural episode, Colin and Reed set the stage and attempt to answer the fundamental question underlying CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast, namely "What is an Air Force officer?" 00:52 - Host introductions 04:13 - Worst National Anthem EVER!! (here's the evidence: https://youtu.be/EumPzPxBXxE) 05:04 - Purpose and intent of CommissionED 10:02 - Review of Title 10 USCode requirements to be an officer 11:09 - Review of the eight requirements outlined in AFI 36-2005 Officer Accessions 20:42 - Are officers and the commissioning sources elitist? 21:40 - Defining good moral character 22:23 - Which of the eight Air Force officer requirements can be influenced? 24:07 - Reed shares his thoughts on the question "What is an officer?" (see The Armed Forces Officer by Richard M. Swain and Albert C. Pierce here: https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/Books/AFO/Armed-Forces-Officer.pdf) 26:55 - Enlisted leadership: How are they different from commissioned officers? 30:07 - Colin shares his thoughts (check out The Drillmaster of Valley Forge: The Baron de Steuben and the Making of the American Army by Paul Lockhart here: https://www.amazon.com/Drillmaster-Valley-Forge-Steuben-American-ebook/dp/B001EWOFJU/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1558567622&sr=8-1 and On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society by David Grossman here: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Psychological-Cost-Learning-Society-ebook/dp/B00J90F8W2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=on+killing&qid=1562817059&s=gateway&sr=8-2) 44:51 - Closing comments
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118 - REBROADCAST: Foundation of character with Col Michael Zuhlsdorf
02 Mar 2022
01:20:07
Col Michael Zuhlsdorf has commanded six different times at the squadron, group, and wing levels of the Air Force. This experience has changed his perspective of character and how commanders should act. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 019 - Foundation of character.
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117 - REBROADCAST: Improving the unit with Col Stuart Rubio
16 Feb 2022
01:03:53
Col Stuart Rubio is the Commander, 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB, MS. His many responsibilities as a wing commander include creating an environment and culture of innovation. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 018 - Improving the unit.
116 - REBROADCAST: Managing resources with Lt Col Phillip Ferris
02 Feb 2022
01:10:34
Lt Col Phillip Ferris is in his second command of a security forces squadron and joins Colin to provide commentary on his responsibility to manage resources effectively. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 017 - Managing resources.
115 - REBROADCAST: Leading airmen with Lt Col Timothy Scheffler
19 Jan 2022
01:16:50
Lt Col Timothy "Chef" Scheffler not only makes his second guest appearance, but is also in his second tour as a squadron commander. Needless to say, he's had ample opportunity to develop and practice his leadership philosophy. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 014 - Leading airmen and fresh commentary from Chef's command experience.
114 - REBROADCAST: Executing the mission with Lt Col Fritz Glojek
05 Jan 2022
00:59:27
Colin and guest, Lt Col Fritz "Plugger" Glojek, kick off the new year with the series on commander responsibilities. This episode features a rebroadcast of episode 013 - Executing the mission and fresh commentary from Plugger's command experience.
Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com
Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
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113 - Toolbox: Inflection Points
22 Dec 2021
00:48:18
The end of the year—and an unexpected promotion—have Colin and Reed doing some pontificating and reflective assessment. They feel confident that we’re in the middle of an inflection point and big things are coming soon for the Department of the Air Force.
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Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
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130 - 17X Cyberspace Warfare Officer with Maj Brian Thorn, Part 2
17 Aug 2022
00:46:45
While it won't replace the annual Cyber Awareness Challenge, Jeff approves of Maj Brian Thorn's continued discussion of the Cyberspace Warfare Officer career field.
Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com
Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
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112 - 48G Flight Surgeon with Lt Col Matthew Hoyt
08 Dec 2021
01:06:30
Lt Col Matthew Hoyt returns to explain the critical role of the 48G Flight Surgeon in Air Force operations. Whether called a flight doctor, “doc,” or by their call sign, they are the expert on all things aviation medicine, as well as medical standards for the Air Force as a whole.
Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ Send inquiries to: carlos.a.rivera15@gmail.com
Audio production by Stephan Sanchez. Send inquiries to: steve@transductionpost.com
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