USAF

Special Duty Summary.  Instructs and supervises United States Air Force cadets on military training.  Principal advisor to the Commander of the Cadet Squadron on all issues relating to cadets.  Exercises general supervision over assigned cadets.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides instruction and evaluates military training.  Maintains proficiency in military standards, Uniform Code of Military Justice, drill and ceremonies, human relations, and safety.

Advises the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well-being, training, professional development, and recognition of all assigned cadets.  Represents the commander at base meetings, councils and boards considering administrative actions on assigned cadets.

Prepares and maintains files and records pertinent to basic and initial military training.  Prepares and maintains a training record on each individual undergoing training.  Prepares reports and records about student accountability.  Maintains completed training record files for historical review.

Ensures discipline is equitably maintained across the cadet wing and maintains the morale and welfare of the cadet wing.

Assists cadet adapt to the military and Academy environment.  Manages programs to meet all military obligations necessary for commissioning.  Corrects as necessary to ensure standards are maintained.

Manages care and upkeep of the squadron area.  Inspects rooms, day rooms, and unit areas as required.  Ensures maintenance and upkeep are addressed and corrective actions taken in a timely manner.

Supervises administrative actions directed by the AOC.  Coordinates with USAFA staff to schedule unit functions, duties, leave, passes, and other absences from duty.  Performs quality force review and ensures timely processing of performance reports, awards, favorable communications, classification actions, quality control actions, and disciplinary actions.

Special Duty Qualifications:
Knowledge.  Knowledge is mandatory of:  principles, techniques, and methods of instruction; use of visual aids; learning processes, training evaluation; and counseling methods and techniques.

Education.  Not used.

Training.  For retention of this SDI, completion of the formal Academy Military Training NCO Course, in residence, is mandatory.

Experience.  For entry into this SDI, qualification in any AFSC at the 7-skill level or higher is mandatory.

Other.  The following are mandatory as indicated:  For entry into this SDI:  Must be in grade of TSgt (E-6) or higher.  Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a supervisor.  Must be recommended by unit commander for USAF Academy Military Training NCO duty.  Must complete a favorable interview and recommendation by a psychologist or psychiatrist (if none assigned, a physician conducts an interview and provides a recommendation).  Application criteria and other desirable attributes are contained in AFI 36-2110, Assignments.  For entry, award, and retention of this SDI:  Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral).  Possession of high standards of military appearance and conduct.

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