DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE CFETP 38PX …

1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE CFETP 38PX Headquarters US Air FORCE Parts I and II Washington DC 20330-1030 13 Dec 16 AFSC 38PX PERSONNEL OFFICER CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at for downloading or ordering. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: AF/A1XO Certified by: Col Kevin Brooks (AF/A1XO) Supersedes CFETP38PX, 04 January 2013, CFETP38 PXC1, 14 January 2014 Pages: 502 CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN PERSONNEL SPECIALTY AFSC 38PX Table of Contents Personnel Officer Badge Heraldry .. 3 PART I .. 4 Preface .. 4 Abbreviations a nd Terms Explained .. 5 Section A General Information .. 7 1. Purpose .. 7 2. Use .. 7 3. Coordination and Approval.

2 7 Section B FORCE Support Enduring Principles.. 7 1. Introduction to FORCE Support Enduring 7 2. Combat Support Doctrine .. 8 3. FORCE Support Capabilities .. 10 4. FORCE Support Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities .. 15 Section C 38P Officer 1. Continuum of Learning .. 21 2. FORCE Support Education .. 21 3. FORCE Support 26 4. 38P Officer Education and Training Roadmap .. 28 5. FORCE Support Experience .. 29 6. 38P Experience 30 Section D Proficiency Training and Experience Requirements .. 30 1. Purpose .. 30 2. Qualified Level (38P3) .. 30 3. Staff Level (38P4) .. 30 Section E Resource Constraints.. 31 1. Purpose .. 31 2. Constraints .. 31 PART II .. 31 Section A Course Training Standard .. 31 1. Task, Knowledge and Proficiency Level Requirements.

3 31 2. Records 32 Section B Follow-On Unit Training .. 32 1. Purpose .. 32 2. 38P Follow-On Unit Training Requirements .. 33 ANNEX A Basic Personnel Officer Course, Course Training Standard .. 47 3 Personnel Officer Badge Heraldry The globe represents the worldwide scope of operations and the divergent groups of customers supported. The delta/vector across the globe portrays the linkage of support throughout the world. The flame represents excellence and captures the attributes of strength, vigilance, spirit, and camaraderie. In accordance with AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air FORCE Personnel, the Personnel badge is awarded as follows: Officers: Wear the basic badge after graduating from Basic Personnel Officer Course (BPOC) (or after attaining a fully qualified AFSC after receiving a technical school waiver from the Career Field Manager).

4 Wear the senior badge after 7 years in the specialty and certified completion of all 38P3 upgrade requirements. Wear the master badge after 15 years in the specialty. 4 AFSC: 38P, PERSONNEL OFFICER OFFICER CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN PART I Preface. 1. This Officer Career Field Education and Training Plan ( CFETP ) is a comprehensive document that identifies lifecycle development requirements and support resources. The CFETP will provide a clear development pathway to instill rigor in all aspects of 38P education and training. 2. The CFETP consists of two parts and an annex. Both parts of the plan appear in this document and are used by officers, supervisors, and commanders to plan, manage, and encourage 38P education and training. The annex provides training objectives for BPOC. A copy of the annex will be maintained by AF/A1X and the 335th Training Squadron.

5 Part I includes the following: Section A explains how to use this plan. Section B identifies FORCE Support (FS) enduring principles, the Manpower, Personnel, and Services Lifecycle, Combat Support (CS) Processes, CS Capabilities, FS Capabilities, FS core specialties, and FS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Section C contains the continuum of learning, FS education, FS training, 38P Officer and Training Roadmap, FS experience, and the 38P Experience Pyramid. Section D details proficiency training and experience requirements, and Section E addresses resource constraints. Part II provides guidance to supervisors and commanders to identify, plan, and conduct training at their organizations commensurate with the overall goals of this plan. It includes the following: Section A identifies the course training standard; Section B contains the required follow-on unit training (FOUT) for 38Ps.

6 3. The following guidance in this CFETP will ensure individuals in the Personnel Officer specialty receive effective education, training, and experience at the appropriate points in their career. This plan will enable those in the Personnel career field to train today s 38P officers for tomorrow s changing demands. 5 Abbreviations and Terms Explained. Advanced Academic Degree (AAD). A graduate (masters or doctorate) degree that may aid a 38P to carry out their duties and responsibilities. Advanced Personnel Officer Course (APOC). An in-residence course designed for 38P senior Majors, Lt Cols, and civilian equivalents. Air FORCE Specialty Code (AFSC). A combination of numbers and alpha characters used to identify an Air FORCE Specialty. Officer AFSCs consist of four characters. Alpha prefixes or suffixes are used with the numerical codes when more specific identification of position requirements and individual qualifications is necessary.

7 American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Professional hospitality certifications available for Food Operations and Lodging Operations professionals. Basic Personnel Officer Course (BPOC). The initial skills course that is required for award of the entry skill level 38P1. Career Field Education and Training Plan ( CFETP ). A comprehensive document that identifies lifecycle development requirements and support resources. Career Field Manager (CFM). Appointed by AF/A1 to ensure all 38Ps have the education, training and experience to support AF mission requirements. Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES). The standard AF automated data processing system designed to communicate OPLAN requirements and resource monitoring capability to minimize unnecessary movement of personnel and equipment into a theater of operations during execution.

8 Intermediate Developmental Education (IDE). Specific educational opportunities including (but not limited to) Air Command and Staff College, US Army Command and General Staff College, College of Naval Command and Staff, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, USAF Academy AOC Masters Program, Air FORCE Institute of Technology, and other identified advanced academic degree programs. Intermediate Personnel Officer Course (IPOC). An in-residence course designed for 38P Captains to attend at least 5 but no more than 8 years from their T FCSD. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA). E ight KSAs have been identified as essential to the 38P community. These include Advisor Skills, Analysis/Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Future Thinking, Performance Management, and Project Management.

9 Non-appropriated Fund (NAF). A classification of government funds that are separate and apart from funds that are recorded by the US Treasury. They are not appropriated by the Congress. NAFs come primarily from the sale of goods and services to DEPARTMENT of Defense 6 military and civilian personnel and their families. They are typically used to provide morale-building welfare, religious, educational, and recreational programs and are designed to improve the well-being of military and civilian personnel and their dependents. On-the-Job Training (OJT). A delivery method used to certify personnel in both upgrade (skill level award) and job qualification (duty position certification) training. It is hands-on, over-the- shoulder training conducted at the duty location. Personnel in Support of Contingency Operations (PERSCO).

10 Team of personnel that support the Combatant Commander by providing FORCE accountability, casualty reporting, and sustainment functions to assist in managing the deployed FORCE . Primary Developmental Education (PDE). Officers in the grade of O-3 with at least 4 but no more than 7 years TAFCS at class start may attend in-resident Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB, AL. Resource Constraints. Resource deficiencies such as money, facilities, time, manpower, and equipment that preclude desired education and training from being delivered. Senior Developmental Education (SDE). Specific educational opportunities to include (but not limited to) Air War College, National War College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Army War College, and Naval War College. 7 Section A General Information 1. Purpose. The 38P CFETP provides a development strategy for the Career Field Manager (CFM), commanders, training managers, supervisors, and trainers to plan, develop, manage, and conduct 38P education and training.