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A closer look at commander's intent
Commander’s number one responsibility is to execute the mission but for a number of reasons that we’ve explored in last week’s episode and in many others, they cannot do it alone. They have to rely on others to make...
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109 - What do commanders do?
One AFI to rule them all; plus every other one that exists. That's what commander's do. Even so, there's value is exploring AFI 1-2 Commander's Responsibilities a little more closely, especially with respect to their...
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Air Force Developmental Teams are incredibly powerful! Why didn't I know this?
I have two thoughts that I’d like to share and have a discussion on. The first is that Developmental Teams are really powerful and important for not only influencing the professional development of individual...
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108 - How do you become a commander?
Beyond flight command, there is a deliberate process for selecting officers for command. As Colin and Reed explore in this episode, this involves developmental teams (DTs), central selection boards, hiring...
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Does America want subordinate commanders?
Discussion topic for 107 - What is a commander? 10 USC § 8583 says:“All commanding officers and others in authority in the Air Force are required:(1) to show in themselves a good example of virtue, honor, patriotism,...
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107 - What is a commander?
Command is unique to commissioned officers, but why? And what is a commander in reality? Colin and Reed kick off this series on command by answering these questions and more.Music provided by Carlos Rivera. Follow on...
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106 - Performance Report: Year Two
The Air Force Officer Podcast turns two years old! Colin and Reed reflect on the goals they set last year, the data for who and where people are tuning in, what they've learned in the process of creating content, and...
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105 - Global War on Terror with Maj John Waters
Maj John "Rain" Waters returns to the podcast to reflect on 20 years since the attacks on 9/11/2001, the Global War on Terror, and the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Contact and follow Rain on Instagram @rainwaters27 or...
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104 - Airman Leadership Qualities with Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins
Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins return to share the process of developing and the reasons for the Airman Leadership Qualities. More importantly, they discuss the role of feedback in developing the kind of...
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103 - 38F Force Support Officer with Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins
The 38F Force Support Officer is the only officer career field in the military dedicated to people sustainment. Maj Jim Nardelli and Lt Col Josh Hawkins explain their role in providing manpower, personnel, and...
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102 - 51J Judge Advocate General with Capt Karina Osgood
The law is everywhere. Civil, criminal, fiscal, armed conflict, and so on. In today's episode Capt Karina Osgood shares her experience and the importance of the JAG officer in interpreting those laws and providing...
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101 - 31P Security Forces Officer with Capt Johnny Jopling
Imagine being in charge of protecting nuclear weapons and 50+ 18-24 year olds armed to the teeth with only six months of training. According to Capt Johnny Jopling, just another day for the Security Forces Officer in...
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