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Air Force Leadership

Leaders do not appear fully developed out


of whole cloth. A maturation must occur to
allow the young leaders to grow into the
responsibilities required of senior
institutional leaders and commanders.
General John P. Jumper,
Former CSAF

Overview

Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1

Foundational Doctrine Statements

Fundamental Elements of Air Force


Leadership

Components of Air Force Leadership

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Purpose - establish doctrinal guidance
for leadership and force development
Application (Total Force)

Active Duty
AF Reserve
Air National Guard
Civilians

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Scope
Baseline for all AF leaders
Essential for success in rapidly responsive
operations
Describes the proper use of air and space
forces in military operations
Guide to exercise professional judgment
rather than a set of inflexible rules

Foundational Doctrine Statements


Leadership is the art and science of motivating,
influencing and directing people to accomplish the
assigned mission
Leadership does not equal command, but ALL
commanders should be leaders
AF ethic consists of three fundamental and enduring
values: Integrity, Service, and Excellence

Foundational Doctrine Statements


Abilities of a leader which are derived
from innate capabilities and built
from experience, education, and
training, can be improved upon
through deliberate development.
Can someone be a born leader?

Elements of AF Leadership

Mission - objective, or task to be


accomplished

People - execute and accomplish the


mission

Elements of AF Leadership

Mission Why we are


here!
Primary Task
Motivate, influence,
and direct people to
carry out the
mission

Elements of AF Leadership
People Heart of the
organization
Perform the mission
Leader must care, support,
and develop people
Never forget the importance
of Airmen (Total Force)

Elements of AF Leadership

ANY Air Force member can be a leader and


can positively influence others

Vast majority of Air Force leaders are not


commanders

Members simultaneously serve as both


leaders and followers at every level of the Air
Force

Elements of AF Leadership
Effective leadership transforms
human potential into effective
performance in the present and
prepares capable leaders for the
future.

Components of AF Leadership
Institutional Competencies
Qualities coupled with occupational skill sets that
Air Force leaders develop as they progress along
levels of increased responsibility

Components of AF Leadership
Leadership Levels and Competencies

Components of AF Leadership
Institutional Competencies
Personal Leadership face-to-face,
interpersonal relations that directly influence
human behavior and values
People/Team Leadership interpersonal and
team building relationships that create a healthy
climate
Organizational Leadership establishing
structure, allocating resources, and articulating
strategic vision

Components of AF Leadership
Personal Leadership Competencies
Embodies Airman Culture
Ethical Leadership
Followership
Warrior Ethos
Develops Self

Components of AF Leadership
Personal Leadership Competencies
Communicating
Speaking and Writing
Active listening

Components of AF Leadership
People/Team Leadership Competencies
Leading People
Developing and Inspiring Others
Taking Care of People
Fostering Diversity

Fostering Collaborative Relationships


Builds Teams and Coalitions
Negotiating

Components of AF Leadership
Organizational Leadership Competencies
Employing Military Capabilities
Operational and Strategic Art
Unit, Air Force, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities
Non-adversarial Crisis Response

Enterprise Perspective

Enterprise Structure and Relationships


Government Organization and Processes
Global, Regional and Cultural Awareness
Strategic Communication

Components of AF Leadership
Organizational Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Vision
Decision-Making
Adaptability

Managing Organizations and Resources


Resource Stewardship
Change Management
Continuous Improvement

Components of AF Leadership
Leadership Actions: decisive actions leaders
use to influence and improve their units in order to
accomplish their military mission
Influence

Communication
Motivation
Standards
Decisiveness

Improve Development and Learning


Accomplish: Enhanced by influence &
improvement

Summary

Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1

Foundational Doctrine Statements

Fundamental Elements of Air Force


Leadership

Components of Air Force Leadership

We intend to develop leaders who


motivate teams, mentor subordinates,
and train successors.
General John P. Jumper,
Former CSAF

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