Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
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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.
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.[1]
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.[2]
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[3]
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.[4]
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
References
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Mission". Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "About Us". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Programs". Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Education". Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy.