The program also provides a two-track opportunity: one for enlisted members to pursue their degree while on active-duty status SLECP-A as well as Airmen who have already acquired their degree to directly commission through OTS -SLECP-O. I was surprised and totally not expecting it at all, McWilliams said. Program participants are required to complete a degree within three years before attending Officer Training School to earn their commission. "Congratulations to him on his SLECP-A selection! Im going to work towards putting my package in for the next OTS cycle.. Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security Williams on this incredible accomplishment! Thats when I saw the impact an officer could have on a workforce. . Master Sgt. Talk to your base education office and chain of command for more information on how to compete for these opportunities. Im going to be a sponge. Staff Sgt. McWilliams shadowed Team 19 as they visited with various members on the installation to discuss the mission and resiliency needs of Team Robins Airmen. This program provides an opportunity for enlisted members to complete their degree while in an active-duty status. Starkovich was chosen for SLECP-O. The noncommissioned officer with the 78th Comptroller Squadron Commander Support Staff at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, was recently selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. endstream endobj 214 0 obj <. inspired him to become a commissioned officer at My supervisor, Maj. William Liaw, told me I needed to help inprocess someone, which is a duty I regularly perform. 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. He said he struggled as a young Airman, but everything changed when new leadership came into his squadron. Senior cadets say goodbye to Col. Morand, The Citadel's Air Force ROTC The degree earned must qualify for the AFSC classification or the member will be reclassified into a qualifying AFSC. Sgt. 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. "It's a late Christmas present and hopefully a great New Year's present, congratulations.". But to her surprise the Secretary of the Air Force, Barbara Barrett had other plans for her. SLECPallows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through OTS. Reiko Meeks. Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- Team Minot Airman selected for Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning AFROTC.info is an unofficial website. by Chief Master Sgt. Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program and Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program. 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. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. CSAF selects Luke Airman for SLECP-A - The Thunderbolt - Luke AFB Although Willmann counted himself out, Lt. Col. Haley had a trick up his sleeve. The difference usually came down to whether they could swallow their pride and learn from other cadets in the program that were younger and less experienced than them or not. Air Force Staff Sgt. Minot AFB airman selected for prestigious SLECP | KX NEWS McKinley was selected to commission The third time turned out to be the charm. 0 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. Williams looks forward to bringing a unique perspective to the training environment, developing and honing his skills, and participating in organized physical training again. and our Banta is from the 5th Communications Squadron and was chosen for this opportunity on Thursday. Airmen must complete all degree requirements within status years. Enlisted Commissioning Programs | AFROTC.info Im most excited for the opportunities to follow this because its completely unknown, said Cunha. Staff Sgt. From Air Force SNCO to Space Force Officer 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. 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. JBER Airman selected through Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program She was accepted into the SOAR program first and thought this would be the route she would take. They help me to grow and continue to grow into the best person I can be.". Its been awhile, I havent heard anything. The noticeable difference between the two paths within the SLECP is while on SLECP-A, an enlisted member will pursue achieving their degree full time while remaining on active duty status; and while on SLECP-O, the Airmen already possess their bachelors degree enabling them to directly enter OTS. Matthew Chumaceiro, 21st CPTS flight commander. William Willmann, an electrical and environmental aircraft technician assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron, began his career with the Air Force when he enlisted in 2012, and has launched and caught heavy aircraft and conducted fighter jet phase inspections, ever since. Whats next? He recollected his thoughts from a conversation he had with Lt. Col. Haley. He is headed right back to the maintenance career field, only now, as an officer. I knew William was highly competitive, because I have helped a lot of my Airmen over the last three years as a commander get into various commissioning programs said Haley. U.S. Air Force Tech. In early 2022, McWilliams put his journalism skills to work by writing an article, A day in the life: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits Robins. SLECP is a new initiative instituted Aug. 6 wherein designated Air Force senior leaders can directly select exceptionally performing and highly talented enlisted members for commissioning through OTS. endstream endobj startxref 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 is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. Nov. 3, 2022. 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. I couldnt believe it. Congratulations Tech. McWilliams fell into the SLECP-O category. Sgt. Bryan Bleck, left, now U.S. Space Force 2nd Lieutenant, right, was selected to commission into the Space Force through the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josh W. Strickland), Staff Sgt. AFGSC selects Warbird Airman for prestigious SLECP-A Staff Sgt. 213 0 obj <> endobj Bass later gave a celebratory tweet regarding McWilliams and another Airmans selection for OTS. 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. "I'm truly honored and humbled that I was a selectee," said Banta on the phone to CMSGT Melvina Smith, AFGSC command chief. SLECP will be comprised of two components--a degree and non-degree program--and will be implemented annually. Master Sgt. Community for current and past members of the US Air Force. She told me I was selected for Officer Training School. Jan. 18, 2022 SECAF surprises 17th Training Wing Airman with SLECP selection Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall surprised a 17th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman with the news he was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. You're right, MAJCOM CCs basically handpick an applicant to go to OTS (SLECP-O) or finish their degree on active duty and then go to OTS (SLECP-A) without having to go to a regular board. 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). I could barely keep the emotions at bay, sitting there with all my leaders in the room, said McKinley. Terrell McWilliams, noncommissioned officer with the 78th Comptroller Squadron Commander Support Staff, who was recently selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program, stands in front of the 78th Air Base Wing headquarters building at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 14, 2022. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. read more, Photo By Rodney Speed | Staff Sgt. 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. Cookie Notice Williams records, grades, and personal character were all rock-star strong.. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. surprised a 56th Communications Squadron master sergeant with news of his selection for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program-Active Duty Scholarship on a . 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. Enlisted members who are picked demonstrate exceptional leadership talent and are incredibly talented in their area of specialties. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force selects Robins Airman for Senior CSAF selects Luke Airman for SLECP-A. He is always professional with his communication, and his work ethic is phenomenal, said Master Sgt. 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. 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). They say pressure creates diamonds, said McKinley. Staff Sgt. Current Enlisted Members | AFROTC | TTU The Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program allows senior leaders of the Air Force to select one enlisted member each to attend college full-time for up to three years to complete their undergraduate degree while receiving full pay and benefits. But then, the SLECP program was brought to my attention, which gave me the opportunity to go for it.. SSgt Banta has been a tremendous leader and member of the 5th Communications Squadron," said Lt. Col. Macey Bozarth, 5 CS commander. 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. CSEL - Navy (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed) Leaders from around the base are already taking me under their wing and really trying to mentally prepare me for whats to come.. She stated, Notifying these two leaders of their selection was the best part of my day and always gets my heart pumping! 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. Seth Taylor, 1st SOPS cyber transport systems technician, left, both of Space Delta 9 units, were selected for the Senior Enlisted Leader Commissioning Program. Two AFMAO NCOs selected for career advancement My family and I are ecstatic! said Williams. 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. I knew I would want to be commissioned in any form or fashion. 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. SLECP (USAF) - Facebook I had applied twice and didnt get accepted, so I took it as a sign that Officer Training School was not for me. 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. see less Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program : r/AirForce - Reddit New commissioning program opens doors for Airmen The story recounted the time he spent with Bass during her visit to Robins back in April. The member retains all active duty pay and benefits at their current rank and their only duty is to go to school. McKinley said his inspiration to commission sprung from memories of his first base. The program also provides a two-track opportunity; one for enlisted members to pursue their degree while on active duty status (SLECP-A), as well as Airmen who have already acquired their degree to directly commission through OTS (SLECP-O). Starkovich has served in the Air Force for 13 years. Programs like SLECP, Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP) and Officer Training School (OTS) are awesome for our young Airmen and NCOs to cross over to the officer side of the house, said Lt. Col. Christopher Haley, 8th Maintenance Squadron commander. 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. "Tech. Upon graduation, they will attend Officer Training School and commission as a second lieutenant. Commissioning has always been on my mind said Willmann. U.S. Space Force Staff Sgt. "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. 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. Sgt. 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. Gay Veale. Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. Cunha was recently selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program by the Secretary of the Air Force Barbra Barrett. 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. 33 FW Airman selected for commisioning through SLECP 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. Brandon Steele, 3rd Space Operations Squadron mission planner, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. I could not have been more proud and excited when Wolf informed me he [Willmann] won at PACAF, said Haley. NASIC Airman receives SLECP-A nomination, earns commission According to Arnold, Bleck was personally selected by Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, through the program. I highly doubt I got accepted, said Willmann to Haley. The SecAF had one more task to add to her list: become an officer. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Enlisted members accepted into the ASCP will separate from active duty and attend AFROTC for 2 4 years with a Type 2 scholarship. mount room at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, I was done with trying, but my leadership encouraged me to apply one more time. Staff Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham), Master Sgt. Willmann fell into the SLECP-O category, as a result of his bachelors degree he earned from University of North Texas in 2011. A dream to commission comes to fruition - McConnell Air Force Base until 0400 est. It provides selectees a scholarship to the university of their choice to finish an undergraduate degree and then attend OTS after graduation. I heard, Are you here to in process me? he said. Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) 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. Curious about the SOAR program : r/AirForce - Reddit Stripes to bars: Offutt Airman receives SLECP-O commission Williams will attend officer training school and become a logistics readiness officer. Jon Stevens March 4, 2022 8:36 am - Updated March 15, 2022 11:13 am. 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 Terrell McWilliams, noncommissioned officer with the 78th Comptroller The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. Photo By Rodney Speed | I looked over and it was Chief Master Sgt. SSgt Banta, among the thousands of enlisted Airmen from over the multiple AFGSC bases, was the only one selected for the SLECP. 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. Hes more than qualified, and Im very excited to see the perspective he will be bringing.. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Application details for this program usually come out in the summer each year, and are sent out through the chain of command. Perseverance, persistence, patience result in commission He remembers how amazing it felt to have leaders that guided and mentored him. Tesha Martin, 78th CPTS and WSA senior enlisted leader. Adversity grows you so much, its kind of surreal, but I know that Im ready. 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. Chief Bass was down to earth, said McWilliams. Force photo by Master Sgt. Cunha was selected for SLECP-A. PDF Department of The Air Force - Af He serves as the liaison between the commander, first sergeant and director, providing direct administrative support for the 78th CPTS and Wing Staff Agencies. News - af.mil McWilliams is a strong performer within not just the WSA and 78th CPTS family but within the Air Force. Their duties include the dissemination and promotion of command policy . 244 0 obj <>stream He did. %PDF-1.5 % PDF Officer Commissioning Paths - Af Upon completion of their bachelors degree, the member will attend OTS and commission from there. I am capable of adapting to those ever-changing situations and making reasonable decisions in the face of adversity.. Commissioning Program, the Scholarship for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC and the Professional Officer Course - Early Release Program. For more information, please see our I love serving, and I am excited to do so in my new capacity, said Williams. hbbd```b``"g>^"9 adMgH-i$d`( 1 Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP). 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. 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. Now that I have this opportunity, it all makes sense..
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