Perseverance, persistence, patience result in commission Alyssa Cunha, a defense paralegal assigned to the Air Force Legal Operations Agency at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, reacts to a phone call with great news February 27, 2020. Staff Sgt. "Tech. Talk to your base education office and chain of command for more information on how to compete for these opportunities. Im most excited for the opportunities to follow this because its completely unknown, said Cunha. Commissioning has always been on my mind said Willmann. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. SLECP-O grants designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders the ability to directly choose an exceptionally performing Airman or Guardian to commission through OTS. This work, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force selects Robins Airman for Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program, by Kisha Johnson, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. The SLECP-O allows senior Air Force leaders to directly select outstanding enlisted Airmen for commissioning through OTS. This program provides an opportufor enlisted membernity s to complete their degree while on a n active duty . Staff Sergeant Theodore Banta, a 5th CS NCO in charge of the Mission Defense Team, received a call under the guise of a Way Ahead brief from Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, to congratulate him on his selection to the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Enlisted members who are picked demonstrate exceptional leadership talent and are incredibly talented in their area of specialties. Enlisted SLECP | Enlisted Airmen | U.S. Air Force ROTC Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security Leaders from around the base are already taking me under their wing and really trying to mentally prepare me for whats to come.. Photo By Rodney Speed | My family and I are ecstatic! said Williams. On what seemed to be a normal Thursday morning, this defense paralegal wasnt expecting to hear Please hold for the Secretary of the Air Force, during a daily brief of her workload for the day. Gabrielle Lepinski, National Air and Space Intelligence Center analyst, poses for a photo at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2022. Bleck, who earned his commission through Officer Training School, was selected into the Space Force through a highly competitive and non-traditional commissioning process - the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communications Squadron Mission Defense Team, with being selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) on December 30, 2021 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. endstream endobj startxref Cunha was recently selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program by the Secretary of the Air Force Barbra Barrett. SLECP is a commissioning program which enables senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through Officer Training School who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance. Staff Sgt. 8th MXS Airman chosen for Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program Willmann is set to head to Officer Training School in late spring, then to his follow-on assignment to Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airmen or Guardians chosen for SLECP-O are given the opportunity to thrive in a learning environment, and ultimately earn their commission. Brandon Steele, 3rd Space Operations Squadron mission planner, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. I think he's got a great head on his shoulders and I think he's going to lead well as a commissioned officer in our Air Force," said Col. Michael Walters, 5th Bomb Wing Commander, to Cotton on the phone. Enlisted Commissioning Programs | AFROTC.info Face of Defense: Airman Earns Selection for Unique Commissioning Program They say pressure creates diamonds, said McKinley. under the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. Team Minot Airman selected for Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Its nerve racking but super exciting for me and I cant wait to see what this next chapter in my Air Force career looks like., An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. "I know there are a lot of great applicants out there. Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. Christopher Williams, 50th Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of financial analysis, is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program Officer Training School Nov. 8, 2022. The Yemassee, South Carolina, native has both a bachelors and a masters degree in Journalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed) He said he struggled as a young Airman, but everything changed when new leadership came into his squadron. Sgt. Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. I could not have been more proud and excited when Wolf informed me he [Willmann] won at PACAF, said Haley. Scan this QR code to download the app now. On Sept. 26, 2022 a senior enlisted Airman from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, was chosen to join the ranks of the Air Force's commissioned officers. The degree earned must qualify for the AFSC classification or the member will be reclassified into a qualifying AFSC. | View Image Page, For Staff Sgt. SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through officer training school. Master Sergeant Stephaun McKinley , 91st Missile Wing Security Forces, poses in front of an American flag at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 28, 2022. hbbd```b``"g>^"9 adMgH-i$d`( 1 Hes more than qualified, and Im very excited to see the perspective he will be bringing.. The SLECP holds no board or application for selection, however during each cycle of selection the competition is extremely stiff with only one being selected from each U.S. Air Force major command. I had applied twice and didnt get accepted, so I took it as a sign that Officer Training School was not for me. NASIC Airman receives SLECP-A nomination, earns commission This is a forum dedicated to the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) of the U.S. Air Force. Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSELs) ensure and enhance naval warfighting readiness by providing leadership and mentorship to the Navy and advice to commanders and COs in partnership with deputy commanders, chiefs of staff, or executive officers (XO). Stephaun McKinley, 791 MSFS operations and training superintendent was one of 16 Airmen selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Willmann did have to submit a number of documents within just a weeks time for SLECP, he also had to do an in-person interview with 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. David Shoemaker. endstream endobj 214 0 obj <. Updated: Dec 30, 2021 / 04:26 PM CST. The way I found out was also a surprise, said McWilliams. Sgt. Williams looks forward to bringing a unique perspective to the training environment, developing and honing his skills, and participating in organized physical training again. "I look forward to seeing you as a second lieutenant and [I'm] looking forward to working with you in the future," said Cotton. The SLECP holds no board or application for selection, however during each cycle of selection the competition is extremely stiff with only one Airman being selected from each U.S. Air Force Major Command. From stripes to golden bar > 5th Air Force > Article Display Williams records, grades, and personal character were all rock-star strong.. The member retains all active duty pay and benefits at their current rank and their only duty is to go to school. and our (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann), An official website of the United States government, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, National Air and Space Intelligence Center Public Affairs. U.S. Air Force Tech. SLECP is a commissioning program, which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through OTS who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance. The Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) allows designated Air Force Senior Leaders to directly select exceptionally performing-highly talented enlisted members for commissioning throgh Officer Training School (OTS). My leadership knew that I only had a short period of time to get my paperwork together, so I really had to bust my rump, so that I wouldnt let this opportunity pass me by, said Willmann. Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program : r/AirForce - Reddit I was done with trying, but my leadership encouraged me to apply one more time. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the US Air Force or US Space Force. hb```6.Ad`0p,|8d N&U)`Tfg&j sy3h*\ q , \/ Im going to work towards putting my package in for the next OTS cycle.. Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security But then, the SLECP program was brought to my attention, which gave me the opportunity to go for it.. McWilliams fell into the SLECP-O category. Seth Taylor, 1st SOPS cyber transport systems technician, left, both of Space Delta 9 units, were selected for the Senior Enlisted Leader Commissioning Program. I love serving, and I am excited to do so in my new capacity, said Williams. Plan. of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass, and my jaw dropped. "Each senior leader can set their own selection criteria," said 11th Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. I looked over and it was Chief Master Sgt. She told me I was selected for Officer Training School. "He has his ducks in a row and regardless of whether he's a staff sergeant Banta, lieutenant Banta, lieutenant colonel Banta or general Banta. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josh W. Strickland), Staff Sgt. I went to the conference room thinking I was going to meet the person and instead I saw a room filled with various leaders from the 78th Air Base Wing, he continued. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team, gets informed that he is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) by Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, on December 30, 2021, at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota. So, to succeed as an enlisted member in AFROTC: Professional Officer Course Early Release Program (POC-ERP), Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP), Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to Reserve Officer Training Corps (SOAR), Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program A (SLECP-A), Leaders Encouraging Airman Development (LEAD), Advice for prior or currently enlisted cadets, Details on how to apply for this program are here, Details of this program can be found here. SLECP is a commissioning program, which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through OTS who are highly talented and exhibit. McKinley said his inspiration to commission sprung from memories of his first base. Christopher Williams, 50th Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of financial analysis, is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program - Officer Training School Nov. 8, 2022. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team, poses for an official photo on November 13, 2018, at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota. SLECP specifically, does not require a board or application, which is, one hell of a deal if you ask me!. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. Detachment 765, staffed by both officers and enlisted members, is very proud of the leaders they are able to shape and create year in and year out. SSgt Banta has been a tremendous leader and member of the 5th Communications Squadron," said Lt. Col. Macey Bozarth, 5 CS commander. Members in this program will administratively report to an AFROTC detachment, but they will not be considered a cadet and will not train with the detachment. The SLECP-A program allows designated Air and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen for commissioning through Officer Training School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Waters, 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron, pose inside the E-3 Sentry aircraft after being selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program - Active Duty Scholarship at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 13, 2016. The SecAF had one more task to add to her list: become an officer. This program provides an opportunity for enlisted members to complete their degree while in an active-duty status. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communications Squadron Mission Defense Team, that he is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) on December 30, 2021 at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota. McKinley was selected to commission The program provides a two-track opportunity; SLECP-A, for enlisted members to pursue their degree while on active duty status and SLECP-O, for Airmen who have already acquired their degree to directly commission through Officer Training School. The third time turned out to be the charm. Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program A (SLECP-A) SLECP-A selects one enlisted member per MAJCOM (17 globally) to stay on active duty, but to attend a school of their choice as a full-time student. Staff Sgt. His humble leadership and sustained superior-performance are qualities that led to Williams selection, said Chumaceiro. William Willmann, electrical and environmental aircraft technician assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron, was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. By Airman First Class Aliviah Williams by Chief Master Sgt. Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- The program will also allow him to complete his degree while on active duty status . McKinley is one of sixteen award recipients in Air Force Global Strike Command to earn an officer position through the Air Force Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. The story recounted the time he spent with Bass during her visit to Robins back in April. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. PDF Department of The Air Force - Af Nov. 3, 2022. (Courtesy photo). Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program On Sept. 26, 2022 a senior enlisted Airman from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, was chosen to join the ranks of the Air Forces commissioned officers. It was a crazy experience. Terrell McWilliams, a deferred dream will soon become reality. According to Arnold, Bleck was personally selected by Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, through the program. Banta is from the 5th Communications Squadron and was chosen for this opportunity on Thursday. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12. noncommissioned officer with the 78th Comptroller Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force selects Robins Airman for Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program, Strategic By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. AFROTC.info is an unofficial website. SSgt Banta was selected for the SLECP-A program, he will be pursuing his bachelors and will be finishing in less than a year. SSgt Banta, among the thousands of enlisted Airmen from over the multiple AFGSC bases, was the only one selected for the SLECP. CSAF selects Luke Airman for SLECP-A - The Thunderbolt - Luke AFB He did. The program offers two options: SLECP-A, for enlisted members to pursue their degree while on active duty status, and SLECP-O, for Airmen who have already acquired their bachelor's degree to directly commission. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. McWilliams is a strong performer within not just the WSA and 78th CPTS family but within the Air Force. Each MAJCOM is allowed to select one candidate each for a direct slot into SLECPSSgt Willmann is the 8th Fighter Wing and PACAFs one. 33 FW Airman selected for commisioning through SLECP McKinley said he is thankful for the supervisors and mentors he has had throughout his career. 244 0 obj <>stream The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. Williams will attend OTS to become a logistics readiness officer with the hopes of staying on active duty as long as possible. Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program and Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program. McWilliams shadowed Team 19 as they visited with various members on the installation to discuss the mission and resiliency needs of Team Robins Airmen. I enjoy serving and definitely look forward to putting all of my talents to use, said McWilliams. The SLECP holds no board or application for selection, however during each cycle of selection the competition is extremely stiff with only one Airman being selected from each U.S. Air Force major command. Im going to be a sponge. The SecAF chose Cunha as her choice for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP), February 27, 2020. Jasmonet D. Jackson). dent, discusses how an early experience in his career SLECP-A is for candidates who do not possess a baccalaureate degree but have completed at least 24 semester hours or equivalent by the end of the SLECP selection window with plans for completing a bachelors degree within three years from an accredited institution. The member retains all active duty pay and benefits at their current rank and their only duty is to go to school. It was almost smooth sailing, but I still had to sit with Wolf before my package could go outside of the 8FW.. My supervisor, Maj. William Liaw, told me I needed to help inprocess someone, which is a duty I regularly perform. There are a great number of factors that contribute to the success of commissioning new officers from the official paperwork to the leadership experience but sometimes the presence of one . Prior U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. dent, stands at a podium in the security forces guard- Ryan Bell), Master Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan), Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, informs Staff Sgt. Airmen and Guardians must complete all degree requirements within three (3) years and attend an accredited school with an associated funding agreement and/or affiliated crosstown AFROTC (for personnel administrative management purposes only) with a tuition cap of $18,000/year. I have a great support structure, I have some of the best Airmen I can ask for and more mentors than I probably should have. Its been a blur. On December 30, 2021, an enlisted Warbird Airmen from the 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota was chosen for a prestigious opportunity to join the ranks of the Air Forces commissioned officers. Congratulations Tech. Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Commanders may endorse highly qualified Airmen (17-22 years of age) for appointment to the Air Force Academy. AFGSC selects Warbird Airman for prestigious SLECP-A Then McWilliams heard a voice from the large monitor in the room. The SLECP-A is a highly competitive enlisted commissioning program that allows designated senior leaders to select and fast-track enlisted Airmen for commissioning through Officer Training School. Jasmonet D. Jackson) 213 0 obj <> endobj Staff Sgt. It is just terrific to see someone who put in so much hard work and do so many great things, to have it pay off in such an amazing way.. SLECP is a commissioning program which enables senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through Officer Training School who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance. Upon completion of their bachelors degree, the member will attend OTS and commission from there. JBER Airman selected through Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program Ask your supervisor and leadership team on how to apply. I really want to thank all of my supervisors for believing in and encouraging me.. It was neat seeing her maneuver throughout the day. Willmanns leadership notified him that his package was chosen over the two other nominees, but his package still had to go to the 7th Air Force and lastly, Pacific Air Forces. Master Sgt. Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- On Nov. 22, NASIC leadership informed Lepinski she has been selected for the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program, allowing her to study full-time, earn her degree, and then enter Officer Training School to receive her commission. I could barely keep the emotions at bay, sitting there with all my leaders in the room, said McKinley. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The POC-ERP program program allows enlisted members with 2 or less years of school left to separate from active duty and join AFROTC with an out-of-cycle EA, then attend Field Training between their AS300 and AS400 years. Air Force Staff Sgt. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. Enlisted Guardian, Airman selected to commission into USSF It was such a good experience. Cookie Notice (U.S. Air 2. CSAF selects Luke Airman for SLECP-A. Sgt. Ryan Bell), An official website of the United States government. read more, Photo By Rodney Speed | Staff Sgt. %%EOF McKinley will be bringing a lot of talent over to the officer corps, said Maj. Zachary Hunt, 791st MSFS commander. CSEL - Navy SLECP is an Air Force program designed to provide the opportunity for senior leaders to select exceptional members from the enlisted tier to attend an accredited college while on active duty status. SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force. mount room at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. SLECP is a commissioning program, which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through OTS who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance. Although there is no boarding process or application needed for SLECP, make no mistake in assuming that its a cake walk, said 8th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. "It's a late Christmas present and hopefully a great New Year's present, congratulations.". Commissioning Program, the Scholarship for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC and the Professional Officer Course - Early Release Program. Adversity grows you so much, its kind of surreal, but I know that Im ready. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo). They will compete for an EA, unless they only have two years of school left when accepted into the program, then they will get an out-of-cycle EA. SLECPallows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through OTS. One of the best parts about being a supervisor is seeing your troops get selected for awards or being recognized at a higher level, said Maj. Nicholas Mahanic, Air Force Legal Operations Agency area defense counsel. Williams is a hard worker and leader, so while I wasnt surprised [by his selection], it was rewarding to see that others recognized his talents, said U.S. Air Force Capt. Bass later gave a celebratory tweet regarding McWilliams and another Airmans selection for OTS. SLECP is an Air Force program designed to provide the opportunity for senior leaders to select exceptional members from the enlisted ranks to attend an accredited college while on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan). He hopes his career will lead him to become a pilot for the C-17 Globemaster III, and that he can have a lasting impact on the Airmen he serves with, just as his leaders impacted him as a young Airman, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. We wish him best of luck as he goes on to be an officer in the USAF.. SLECP will be comprised of two components--a degree and non-degree program--and will be implemented annually. Program participants are required to complete a degree within three years before attending Officer Training School to earn their commission. Zachary was handpicked by her to commission as part of the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program-A, which enables senior leaders to directly select enlisted members who are talented and exhibit exceptional performance to commission as an Air Force officer. Current Enlisted Members | AFROTC | TTU Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. "Congratulations to him on his SLECP-A selection! (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan), Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, surprises Staff Sgt. He serves as the liaison between the commander, first sergeant and director, providing direct administrative support for the 78th CPTS and Wing Staff Agencies. PDF Officer Commissioning Paths - Af It provides selectees a scholarship to the university of their choice to finish an undergraduate degree and then attend OTS after graduation. Reiko Meeks. SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through OTS.
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