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'''Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA)''' is part of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education within the Air University, located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, Montgomery, Alabama. SNCOA is the third level of enlisted professional military education, preparing senior non-commissioned officers for strategic leadership roles. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes-Center/SNCOA}} ==Mission== SNCOA's mission is to educate Senior NCOs to be strategic, critical thinkers and leaders who can navigate complex operational environments, influence policy, and lead with integrity. The curriculum emphasizes strategic leadership, joint operations, national security strategy, and resource management to prepare SNCOs for their roles in shaping the future Air Force.<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes-Center/SNCOA/About-Us/Mission/ "Mission"]. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy.</ref> ==Parent organization== SNCOA is part of the [[Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education]], which operates under the [[Air University]]. Air University manages professional military education across the Air Force.<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/About-Us/ "About Us"]. Air University.</ref> ==Legislation== SNCOA was not established by specific legislation but is part of the Air Force's educational structure for enlisted personnel, guided by Air Force directives on professional military education. ==Partners== * Various Air Force commands for practical leadership scenarios * Other military branches for joint educational initiatives * International military partners for global leadership perspectives ==Number of employees== The specific number of employees, including instructors and support staff, is not publicly specified, but SNCOA operates with a team dedicated to senior leadership education. ==Organization structure== SNCOA's structure focuses on: ===Leader=== The head of SNCOA is known as the [[Commandant of the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy]]. ===Divisions=== * Academic Department for curriculum development and instruction * Leadership Development for practical application of strategic concepts * Research and Scholarship for advancing educational methods ==List of programs== * Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) In-Residence Course * SNCOA Distance Learning Program<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes-Center/SNCOA/Programs/ "Programs"]. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy.</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget details for SNCOA are not publicly disclosed, as they are part of the Air University's broader educational budget. ==Staff== Staff includes senior non-commissioned officers with extensive experience, academic faculty, and administrative support personnel. ==Funding== Funding for SNCOA comes from the Department of the Air Force via allocations to Air University for enlisted professional education. ==Services provided== SNCOA provides high-level education in leadership, strategic thought, and operational art for senior NCOs. It includes seminars, case studies, and collaborative learning environments that prepare students to lead at the squadron, group, and wing levels, influencing Air Force strategy and policy.<ref>Air University (2025). [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes-Center/SNCOA/Education/ "Education"]. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy.</ref> ==Headquarters address== 55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112 ==History== SNCOA was established in 1972, initially as the Senior NCO Academy, to provide advanced education for senior enlisted leaders. Over the years, its curriculum has evolved to meet the strategic needs of the Air Force, focusing on preparing SNCOs for leadership in a rapidly changing global security environment. ==External links== * [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes-Center/SNCOA Official Website] * [[wikipedia:Air University (United States Air Force)|Air University on Wikipedia]] * [https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ Air University's Official Website] ==References== <references />
