SENIOR 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.  

• Senior Master Sergeant. Experienced operational leaders that continue to develop their leadership and management skills. They strive to learn the art of strategic leadership and earn the 9-skill level. 

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

• Developing Self

• Developing Others

• Developing Ideas

• Developing Organizations

Development Path:

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

• Apply for NGB Enlisted Development Opportunities (MVA 999) – Sister Service Senior NCO Academy, Reserve Component National Security Course (RCNSC)

• Request 360 degree & supervisor feedback through myVector (via AF Portal)

• 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 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 Innovation Education Opportunities (ARCWERX)

• Apply for a Regional Chief position (CAC required) 

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

Develop Leadership and Supervisory Skills

• Superintendent, Flight Chief, Section Chief (if opportunity exists)

• Consider Stat Tour, ADOS Tour, Deployment, HRA

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

• Attend or Teach 700 level Foundations Course

• Rate, Supervise, and mentor two or more Airman

• Volunteer for Additional Duties to learn new skills

• Board President for mock board

• Guide your Airmen through and support their Individual Development Plan

• Volunteer to be Panel Member for NGB Hiring Board

• Consider applying to be Administrator for Enlisted Field Advisory Council (EFAC), CMSgt Orientation Course (CMSOC), or Command CMSgt Training Course (CMSTC)

• Create an Official Air Force Biography

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

DC Leadership, Mission, History and State Partnership Program (SPP):

• AZ ANG National Guard Leadership

• AZNG State Partnership Program

Promote Organizational Culture:

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

• Professional Organizations: EANGA

• Professionalism, Attitude, Work Ethic, Camaraderie

• Volunteer for Additional Duties to learn new skills

Key Air Force Systems:

• Go to Key Air Force Systems