MASTER SERGEANT

Senior Noncommissioned Officers: This tier preserves our legacy and heritage by focusing on leading teams and shaping the future force. The ranks consist of Master Sergeant (MSgt), Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt), and Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt). As Senior Noncommissioned Officers progress in this tier, they actively integrate subordinates’ talents, skills, and abilities with other teams to effectively accomplish the mission. Additionally, they seek joint and interagency professional development opportunities to build partnership capacity. Senior Noncommissioned Officers should be highly proficient at the Airman Leadership Qualities and have a comprehensive knowledge of the foundational competencies operating at the advanced and expert levels. All Senior Noncommissioned Officers mentor their subordinates and peers through continual education, training, and experience to develop ready and disciplined teams.  They also play a unique and critical role in developing and advising officers to lead teams successfully.  

• Master Sergeant. Technical experts that begin transitioning from first-line supervisors and trainers to leaders of teams with operational competence and overall effectiveness. 

Senior NCO Responsibilities (The Brown Book, page 17):   

• Developing Self

• Developing Others

• Developing Ideas

• Developing Organizations

Development Path:

• Complete Senior NCO Academy - distance learning or in-residence (Form 7, stratified in Wing)

• Pursue higher-level education (Bachelor’s degree or above)

• Apply for NGB Enlisted Development Opportunities (MVA 999) – Sister Service Senior NCO Academy, INLEAD, etc. 

• Improve your strategic IQ by reviewing files such as; National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and Air Force Action Orders on the Strategic Documents Page.

• Complete SEJPME I and SEJPME II

• Complete Defense Support of Civil Agencies (DSCA) Phase I

• Complete FEMA courses

• Attend ANG Contemporary Base Issues (CBI) Course

• Attend ANG SNCO Enhancement Course

• Apply for National Defense University Gateway Course 

• Apply for Innovation Education Opportunities (ARCWERX)

• Teach curriculum at  your Wing's 300, 500, 700 level Foundational Courses

Documents to Review:

• The Brown Book - Enlisted Force Structure 

• The Blue Book - The Profession of Arms, Our Core Values

• The Blueprint - Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development

• The Purple Book - The Joint Team

Develop Leadership and Supervisory Skills

• NCOIC, Project Officer, Flight Chief, Section Superintendent

• Consider First Sergeant, ADOS Tour, Stat Tour, Deployment

• Volunteer to teach the curriculum at First Line Supervisor’s Course

• Supervise and/or mentor two or more Airman

• Rater (ACA/EPR) for two or more Airman

• Volunteer for Additional Duties to learn new skills

• Panel member for mock board

• Guide your Airmen through and support their Individual Development Plan

• Panel member for hiring or promotion board

Learn About Arizona Leadership, Mission, History, and State Partnership Program (SPP):

• AZ National Guard Leadership, Mission and Wings

• State Partnership Program

Key Air Force Systems to Know: 

Key Air Force Systems to Know: 

• Go to Key Air Force Sites

Promote Organizational Culture:

• Active Participation in the squadron, group, wing, and community (morale committee, booster club, Top III, etc.)

• Professional Organizations: AF Sergeants Association (AFSA), EANGUS, etc.

• Professionalism, Attitude, Work Ethic, Camaraderie

• Volunteer for Additional Duties to learn new skills