‘Prepping the Line’ provides additional resources, training for supervisors

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

The Air Force recently released an additional resource targeted to bridge the gap in fundamental education and training for new supervisors prior to assuming the duties of taking care of airmen.

Prepping the Line focuses on preparing front-line leaders the Air Force needs at every level in accordance with the Major Graded Areas: Executing the Mission, Leading People, Improving the Unit, and Managing Resources.

New supervisors can work with their leadership or trainer to complete the supplemental job qualification standard for supervisory roles, such as progressive motivation and discipline, conducting feedback, writing 1206s, evaluations and much more. This mission-focused resource is also intended to increase connection to the mission and the trust among supervisor-troop relationships.

Understanding all aspects of being a supervisor, such as knowing the helping agencies, allows front-line supervisors to build connections and take care of their airmen.

“Prepping the Line is about arming airmen with the skills and knowledge to successfully fill the positions and roles we expect them to assume throughout their career,” said Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Bogdan, enlisted force development division. “It provides airmen with a guide that lets them collaborate with their supervision to ensure they are prepared for their duties, whether as a supervisor, a (noncommissioned officer in charge) or a flight chief.”

Currently, the JQS is optional; however, the Air Force is looking to implement an apprentice period after graduating from Airman Leadership School, where completing the JQS is required before supervising.

The next phase of Prepping the Line is to identify core managerial competencies, such as manpower, budget, etc. to prepare leaders for noncommissioned officer in charge, section chief and flight chief roles.

“As we release additional job qualification standards for the various positions, we look to integrate the voice of the field,” said Chief Master Sgt. Jalil Samavarchian, enlisted force development division. “Having a live feedback mechanism on the website can help us to continue improving these resources.”

For suggestions or recommendations for the supervisor and future JQS, please email AF.A1DI. EFD@us.af.mil.

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While Ukraine’s military has performed far better against Russia than Western nations had expected, it has recaptured little territory since last year. One leaked U.S. assessment predicted that Ukrainian forces, facing shortfalls in heavy weaponry, ammunition and personnel, would probably make only “modest territorial gains” in its spring campaign.

Both militaries have sustained massive casualties, but even still, neither side appears inclined to negotiate an end to the war. Moscow earlier Wednesday accused Ukraine’s government of a brazen attempt to assassinate the Russian leader and declared that it “reserves the right to respond.” Officials in Kyiv denied responsibility, suggesting instead that the thwarted attack was carried out by “local resistance forces” and was being exploited by the Kremlin to justify Russia’s targeting of Ukrainian civilians.

Blinken, noting that Western nations have provided Ukraine huge amounts of weaponry and training, said he was “confident that they will have success in regaining more of their territory.” For Putin, he added, the war had already proven fruitless.

“Russia sought to erase Ukraine from the map, to eliminate its independence, to subsume it into Russia. That has failed,” he said.

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