NEWCOMER'S ORIENTATION
WELCOME
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FIRST
SERGEANT
- I work directly for the unit
commander
- How I fit into the unit chain
of command
- My Job
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Promote welfare, morale, and health of assigned enlisted personnel
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Advise and assist the commander in maintaining discipline and standards
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Assist the commander in preparing and presenting unit training and information
programs
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Supervise care and upkeep of unit dormitories and adjacent grounds
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Monitor Unit Personnel Office
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FIRST
SERGEANT POLICIES
- I believe in using progressive
corrective actions (first one�s on me, next one is on you)
- Tell me of positive/negative
factors before I find out from other sources
- I don�t believe in stealing,
cheating or lying
- Believe supervisors are accountable
to/for their people and people the same towards their supervisors
- I only expect to tell someone
to do something once
- I believe in the use of the chain
of commander to resolve issues and concerns
DORMITORY
POLICIES
- Eligibility......................................................................-
Room Repair requests
- Room assignments........................................................-
Bay Orderly duties
- Room standards............................................................-
Safety (horseplay, fire, etc.)
- Room inspections..........................................................-
Maid services (if available)
- Complaint procedures
OFF-BASE
HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
- Check with the Housing Referral
Office:
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Before entering into any lease or agreement
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For special discount offers by local utility companies
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If you cannot resolve a grievance or complaint on a landlord
- Ensure your lease contains a
military clause
- Make sure it�s where you want
to live before you put any money down or sign a lease. The landlord ..may
be under no obligation to return your money if you have second thoughts
- It's recommend you carry Home
or Renters Insurance on your residence
ON-BASE
HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
- Check with the Housing Referral
Office for eligibility and to sign up for housing
- Knowing your housing brochure
can save you time and embarrassment
- Filing complaints with the Housing
Referral Office
- Lawn recognition programs
- Lawn discrepancy write ups
APPOINTMENTS
- Military appointments are mandatory
formations
- Use a calendar or other device
to track your appointments so you don�t miss them
- Wear of the uniform is mandatory
for military formations unless otherwise directed (if in doubt, ask)
- If unable to attend, cancel at
least 24 hours in advance if possible
- Don�t be late for or miss WAPS
testing, it may cost you a stripe
- Strive to always be on time or
early
- If you�re running late, have
the courtesy to call
PRIVATE
VEHICLE OPERATIONS
- Use of seat belts and child safety
seats.........................-
On-base parking rules
- Vehicle insurance requirements....................................-
On-base speed limits
- Base vehicle registration..............................................-
On- and off-base driving hazards
- Civil registration and licensing
requirements..................-
Drinking and driving
- State vehicle inspection...............................................-
On-base use of bikes, skateboards, and skates
IMPORTANT
DOCUMENT MAINTENANCE
- PCS and TDY orders.......................................................-
Unit recall roster
- Travel vouchers...............................................................-
BAQ recertification
- Leave and Earning statements...........................................-
Power of Attorney
- Tax returns.....................................................................-
Will
- Bank statements and copies of
checks written....................-
Shot records
- House hold bills (phone, electric,
etc...).............................-
Family Care forms
- DD Form 93, Emergency Data Card.................................-
Military identification cards
- Unit locator data..............................................................-
Dog tags
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LEAVE
PROGRAM
- Use or lose leave..........................................................-
Who may approve a leave
- Emergency leave..........................................................-
Who to get a leave extension
- Red Cross emergency notification
procedures.................-
Actions upon return from leave
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FAMILY
CARE PROGRAM
- Applies to single parents; military
married to military with children; and families where the spouse isn�t
..capable or
present for child care
- Applicable forms include:
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AF Fm 357....................................--
Identification cards
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Will...............................................--
Court orders
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Power of Attorney..........................--
Allotments
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RECOGNITION
PROGRAMS
- Importance............................................................-
AFSC/MOS Specific
- DoD.....................................................................-
Installation
- Civilian.................................................................-
Unit
- Decorations
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CUSTOMS
AND COURTESIES
- Officers................................................................-
Visiting dignitaries
- NCOs...................................................................-
Public
- Visiting inspectors..................................................-
Staff Vehicles
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DRESS
AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE
- Personal grooming
- Maintaining proper uniform fit,
combinations and accouterments
- Basic uniform requirements
- Local uniform requirements and
stipulations
- Purchase of Maternity uniforms
- Uniform replacement procedures
ORGANIZATIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
- Importance
- Enlisted Club
- Professional military organizations
(AFA, AFSA, NCOA)
- Installation organizations (Top
3, BAC, etc..)
- Unit organizations (booster club,
UAC, etc..)
- Professional organizations (Toastmasters,
AFSC specific, etc..)
- Civil Sector (Big Brothers and
Sisters, ARC, USO, Masons, Shriners, etc..)
MILITARY
AND CIVILIAN EDUCATION
- Importance............................................................-
Airman Leadership School
- Community College of the Air
Force........................-
NCO Academy
- Local civilian education institutions..........................-
SNCO Academy in-residence
- Finding financial assistance.....................................-
SNCO Academy by correspondence
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FAMILY
SUPPORT CENTER
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- Provides family and single member
training, information and referral programs
- Job hunting services for active
duty, spouses, and retirees
- Transitional Assistance Program
(TAP)
- Air Force Aid Society
- PFMP
- Consumer Credit Corp.
- Family Services
- Food Stamp/WIC Programs
RECREATION
ACTIVITIES
- Base Gym.............................................................-
Ball fields and tennis courts
- Recreation Center..................................................-
Military recreation area(s)
- Bowling Center......................................................-
Unit athletic teams
- Golf Course...........................................................-
Local state parks and amusements
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LEGAL
ASSISTANCE
- Advice and referrals...............................................-
Notary
- Wills.....................................................................-
Tax Questions
- Powers of Attorney................................................-
Area Defense Council
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HEALTH
CARE ASSISTANCE
- TRICARE.............................................................-
Mental Health Clinic
- Dental Plan...........................................................-
Family Advocacy
- Health and Wellness Center....................................-
Permanent Party Clinci
- Drug and Alcohol Clinic.........................................-
Pharmacy
- Appointment procedures
FINANCIAL
MATTERS
- Local financial institutions
- Importance of direct deposit
- Financial assistance through
agencies such as Air Force Aid, Red Cross, and Consumer Credit Corp.
- PFMP
- Getting money smart
- Importance of saving now for
the future
WEIGHT
AND ERGOMETRY PROGRAMS
- Importance................................................................-
Ergometry program
- Weight program.........................................................-
Local policies (if applicable)
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ENVIRONMENTAL
CONCERNS
- Social Diseases....................................................................-
Weather (heat, flooding, etc.)
- Environmental health (scorpions,
snakes, spiders, etc..)...........-
Drugs
- Off-limit Areas
PERSONAL
IDENTIFICATION
- Military and family member identification
cards
- SOFA card (if applicable)
- Ration card (if applicable
BASE
HONOR GUARD
- Mission: To provide military
honors at funerals for all Air Force Active Duty, Retirees and Veterans
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Represents Lackland at many high visibility events, both on base and within
the local community
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Support base units for such things as retirements, change of commands and
luncheons
- Membership incentives:
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Free cleaning for uniforms soiled during details and training
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Exemption from base details
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A plaque and a two day pass after 25 details
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An Achievement Medal, a plaque and a two day pass after 50 details A plaque
and a two day pass ......after
75 details
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Eligibility for nomination to the base recognition program a the Honor
Guard nominee as Amn or ......NCO
of the Quarter
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SEXUAL
HARASSMENT POLICY
- Conduct affairs free from unlawful
discrimination and sexual harassment
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Provides equal opportunity and treatment for all members irrespective of
their race, color, religion, ......national
origin, sex, age, or, in the case of civilian employees, handicapping conditions
except as ......prescribed
by statue or policy
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Immediately eliminate unlawful discrimination when it is found and neutralizes
the effects
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Each of us has a right to report sexual harassment or discrimination without
fear of reprisal. Acts of ......reprisal
against an individual should be reported immediately
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QUESTIONS
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First Sergeant
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