First Sergeant Academy

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First Sergeant Academy Type: Educational Institution Parent organization: Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development Top organization: Air University Employees: Executive: Commandant Budget: Address: 55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112 Website: Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: First Sergeant Academy

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Mission USAF First Sergeant Academy trains NCOs to advise commanders, enhancing Airmen’s health, morale, and discipline for mission success.

Services Leadership development; advisor training; conflict resolution

Regulations

USAF First Sergeant Academy (FSA) is part of the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development within the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. FSA is designed to train and prepare noncommissioned officers (NCOs) for the role of first sergeant, focusing on leadership, advising, and problem-solving skills.

Mission

FSA's mission is to produce highly skilled first sergeants who can effectively advise unit commanders on matters concerning Airmen's health, morale, welfare, and discipline. This involves a comprehensive curriculum covering leadership, conflict resolution, resource management, and understanding Air Force policies to better support the mission.

Parent organization

FSA operates under the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development, which is part of the Air University. Air University oversees professional military education for Air Force personnel.

Legislation

FSA was not established by specific legislation but is part of the Air Force's educational system for leadership development, guided by directives on the role and training of first sergeants.

Partners

• Various Air Force units for practical training scenarios
• Other military branches for shared leadership development insights
• Civilian organizations for alternative dispute resolution techniques

Number of employees

The exact number of staff is not publicly specified, but includes instructors, administrative support, and guest speakers with experience in first sergeant roles.

Organization structure

FSA focuses on:

Leader

The head of FSA is known as the Commandant of the USAF First Sergeant Academy.

Divisions

• Leadership and Counseling Division
• Resource Management and Policy Division
• Scenario-Based Training Division

List of programs

• USAF First Sergeant Academy - a four-week in-residence course

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details for FSA are not publicly disclosed, as they are part of the broader Air University budget.

Staff

Staff includes seasoned first sergeants, educators, and support personnel dedicated to the development of future first sergeants.

Funding

Funding for FSA comes from the Department of the Air Force through allocations to Air University for professional development.

Services provided

FSA provides education in leadership, conflict resolution, resource management, counseling, and policy interpretation. The training is designed to prepare NCOs for the unique challenges of being a first sergeant, including advising on personnel issues, enhancing unit morale, and ensuring discipline.

Headquarters address

55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112

History

The FSA was established to formalize the training of first sergeants, recognizing the critical role they play in unit effectiveness. Over time, the academy has adapted its curriculum to include hands-on, scenario-based training to better prepare first sergeants for their advisory roles in the squadron command team.

External links

• Air University on Wikipedia
• Air University's Official Website