USAFE - AFAFRICA USAFE-AFAFRICA PROFESSION OF ARMS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (PACE) INTEGRATION TEAM This briefing is for information only. No U.S. Government commitment to sell, loan, lease, co-develop or co-produce these defense articles or services is implied or intended. USAFE-AFAFRICA N0372-156/20160421
Four Roles MAJOR COMMAND US European Command AIR COMPONENT US Africa Command AIR COMPONENT North Atlantic Treaty Organization FORCE PROPONENT STRIKE / SURVEILLANCE / SUPERIORITY / LIFT / C2
2 COCOM S / 104 Countries 6 Main Operating Bases 9 Wings 87 GSUs at 53 Locations 10 expeditionary locations in Africa
Strategic Guidance Enable Global Operations Support NATO Counter Transregional Threats USAFE Objectives Deter Russia Assist Israel Trained & Ready US Combat Power Effective Basing & Access Joint/Combined Interoperability Develop Allied & Partner Capabilities Degrade VEOs & Contain Instability in Libya Contain Boko Haram Interdict Illicit Activity Neutralize Al-Shabaab Build Peacekeeping / HADR of Partners AFAFRICA Objectives Develop Partner Capabilities Joint/Combined Interoperability Effective Forward Basing & Redundant Access Trained & Ready US Airpower
USAFE-AFAFRICA Mission TRUST TEAMWORK Access Bases Beddown Communications Forces Logistics Mobility Throughput Contingency Support Engagement Forces New Normal Persistent ISR Theater Ballistic Missile Defense TRAINING Airmen Command and Control (C2) Componency Expeditionary Full Spectrum Partnerships FLY, FIGHT, WIN through COMMITMENT, LOYALTY, TRUST
Overview TIMELINE HOW WE GOT HERE FOCUS AREAS SQ CC Course FTAC PEC The Huddle Let s Connect E-EHC Enlisted CORPS PES/PDS Initiatives Lesson Learned (LL d) FLY, FIGHT, WIN through COMMITMENT, LOYALTY, TRUST
Focus Area - SQ CC Course Conducted during June & August courses 6 hours Great feedback Need to ensure we re not duplicating efforts Revised course - 4 hours with additional What Now CC discussions CC s feedback: discussions have most impact Develop CCs, not just train
Focus Area - Professional Enhancement Center https://www.facebook.com/ramsteinpec/
Focus Area FTACs (Outlined in Blue) Ramstein Proofof - Concept Opens Doors The Huddle Let s Connect Mentorship Hour PESs (E-EHC) Long Term Goals Duplicate Ramstein s success at other FTACs Actively support PACE integration
The Huddle Extension of FTAC Mentorship Hour Encourages males to foster Commitment, Loyalty and Trust through Mentorship, Fellowship, Food n Fun Monthly Events hosted by SNCOs from base populous The Huddle "The Huddle is not a program or training, it is a MOVEMENT!"- Chief Wright https://www.facebook.com/thehuddleramstein/
Let s Connect Extension of FTAC Mentorship Hour Encourages females to form bonds to build camaraderie and resilience through CARING, COMMITMENT, and CONNECTING Monthly Events hosted by SNCOs from base populous Let s Connect CARE, COMMIT & CONNECT Email: kmc.top3.kmcletsconnect@us.af.mil
Focus Area - E-EHC (Professional Enhancement Seminars) PDS/PES Amn, NCOs, SNCOs Chief s Business Symposium SNCO Spouses CLC Spouses Inter-European Air Force Academy
Initiatives Expand E-EHC instructor pool facilitate FTAC/PACE integration Chiefs Business Symposium and upcoming Chief Leadership Course Utilize E-EHC with competent instructor Recruit CGO and Junior Civilian PACE Integration Team Members
Future Opportunities PACE deliverables offered to Ramstein Officers Spouses Club and Ramstein Enlisted Spouses Association Early 17 PACE instructor at next SNCO Induction Seminar PACE deliverables offered to ALS/NCOA Spouses PACE deliverables offered to SNCO Induction Seminar Spouses
Skepticism still exists however Lessons Learned (Hot-wash) Our C-MAJCOM Senior Leadership Team is very enthusiastic about our integration effort Peer-group pairing E-EHC Instructor w/ Audience it works! Leverage existing forums such as the KMC Total Force Development Council (TFDC) to facilitate integration at installation level Expand outreach to Top 3, 5/6, Professional Organizations Actions/example speak louder than words! Employ PACE toolkit to deliberately engineer success FLY, FIGHT, WIN through COMMITMENT, LOYALTY, TRUST
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