One of the best parts about being a supervisor is seeing your troops get selected for awards or being recognized at a higher level, said Maj. Nicholas Mahanic, Air Force Legal Operations Agency area defense counsel. Banta is from the 5th Communications Squadron and was chosen for this opportunity on Thursday. Chief Bass was down to earth, said McWilliams. 0 The story recounted the time he spent with Bass during her visit to Robins back in April. Upon graduation, they will attend Officer Training School and commission as a second lieutenant. Enlisted members who are picked demonstrate exceptional leadership talent and are incredibly talented in their area of specialties. SLECP-A is for candidates who do not possess a baccalaureate degree but have completed at least 24 semester hours or equivalent by the end of the SLECP selection window with plans for completing a bachelors degree within three years from an accredited institution. His humble leadership and sustained superior-performance are qualities that led to Williams selection, said Chumaceiro. Im going to work towards putting my package in for the next OTS cycle.. I heard, Are you here to in process me? he said. Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program and Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program. Sgt. I had applied twice and didnt get accepted, so I took it as a sign that Officer Training School was not for me. until 0400 est. by Chief Master Sgt. Williams will attend officer training school and become a logistics readiness officer. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Steele, 3rd Space Operations Squadron mission planner, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. "Congratulations to him on his SLECP-A selection! Congratulations Tech. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. SLECP is a commissioning program, which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through OTS who are highly talented and exhibit. This has been a dream of ours for quite some time, and we are thrilled to embark on the next journey together.. Bryan Bleck, left, now U.S. Space Force 2nd Lieutenant, right, was selected to commission into the Space Force through the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. On Nov. 22, NASIC leadership informed Lepinski she has been selected for the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program, allowing her to study full-time, earn her degree, and then enter Officer Training School to receive her commission. He says that shaped him into becoming a senior NCO, and helped him to commission. Ryan Bell), An official website of the United States government. He cares about the military and his Air Force family, and continually seeks self-improvement to become a better all-around person. It was neat seeing her maneuver throughout the day. endstream endobj 214 0 obj <. (Courtesy photo). U.S. Space Force Staff Sgt. SLECPallows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through OTS. She stated, Notifying these two leaders of their selection was the best part of my day and always gets my heart pumping! For more information on commissioning in the Air Force contact your base education office or visit https://www.airforce.com/how-to-join/process/enlisted-to-officer, An official website of the United States government, https://www.airforce.com/how-to-join/process/enlisted-to-officer, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force. There are a great number of factors that contribute to the success of commissioning new officers from the official paperwork to the leadership experience but sometimes the presence of one . Williams records, grades, and personal character were all rock-star strong.. Its been a blur. Each MAJCOM is allowed to select one candidate each for a direct slot into SLECPSSgt Willmann is the 8th Fighter Wing and PACAFs one. Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- Leaders from around the base are already taking me under their wing and really trying to mentally prepare me for whats to come.. The program will also allow him to complete his degree while on active duty status . (Courtesy photo) McKinley was selected to commission under the Jeremy Waters, 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron, pose inside the E-3 Sentry aircraft after being selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program - Active Duty Scholarship at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 13, 2016. Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. dent, stands at a podium in the security forces guard- SSgt Banta was selected for the SLECP-A program, he will be pursuing his bachelors and will be finishing in less than a year. Reiko Meeks. Stephaun McKinley, 791 MSFS operations and training superintendent was one of 16 Airmen selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. %%EOF Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. Privacy Policy. Starkovich has served in the Air Force for 13 years. Sgt. Cunha was selected for SLECP-A. They help me to grow and continue to grow into the best person I can be.". Christopher Williams, 50th Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of financial analysis, is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program Officer Training School Nov. 8, 2022. SOAR is the same as ASCP (above) except rather than acceptance being decided at AFROTC HQ, it is decided by Major Command (MAJCOM) commanders. My leadership knew that I only had a short period of time to get my paperwork together, so I really had to bust my rump, so that I wouldnt let this opportunity pass me by, said Willmann. Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through OTS. So, to succeed as an enlisted member in AFROTC: Professional Officer Course Early Release Program (POC-ERP), Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP), Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to Reserve Officer Training Corps (SOAR), Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program A (SLECP-A), Leaders Encouraging Airman Development (LEAD), Advice for prior or currently enlisted cadets, Details on how to apply for this program are here, Details of this program can be found here. Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security I couldnt believe it. Their duties include the dissemination and promotion of command policy . Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team, poses for an official photo on November 13, 2018, at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota. Gabrielle Lepinski, National Air and Space Intelligence Center analyst, poses for a photo at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2022. He remembers how amazing it felt to have leaders that guided and mentored him. hbbd```b``"g>^"9 adMgH-i$d`( 1 | View Image Page, For Staff Sgt. Program participants are required to complete a degree within three years before attending Officer Training School to earn their commission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan), Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, informs Staff Sgt. Gay Veale. Whats next? He recollected his thoughts from a conversation he had with Lt. Col. Haley. Nov. 3, 2022. Lt. Gen. On Sept. 26, 2022 a senior enlisted Airman from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, was chosen to join the ranks of the Air Force's commissioned officers. On what seemed to be a normal Thursday morning, this defense paralegal wasnt expecting to hear Please hold for the Secretary of the Air Force, during a daily brief of her workload for the day. The Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) allows designated Air Force Senior Leaders to directly select exceptionally performing-highly talented enlisted members for commissioning throgh Officer Training School (OTS). Force photo by Master Sgt. It provides selectees a scholarship to the university of their choice to finish an undergraduate degree and then attend OTS after graduation. Staff Sergeant Theodore Banta, a 5th CS NCO in charge of the Mission Defense Team, received a call under the guise of a Way Ahead brief from Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, to congratulate him on his selection to the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thats when I saw the impact an officer could have on a workforce. While awaiting to hear about his SLECP-O package, he began to prepare himself for, What if Im not selected for the program? "Each senior leader can set their own selection criteria," said 11th Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Staff Sgt. SLECP is a commissioning program, which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through OTS who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance. I knew I had to commission., McKinley will leave for OTS in 2023. The SLECP holds no board or application for selection, however during each cycle of selection the competition is extremely stiff with only one Airman being selected from each U.S. Air Force major command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. U.S. Air Force Tech. "Tech. Im most excited for the opportunities to follow this because its completely unknown, said Cunha. As far as I know there isnt a centralized application website or process. He serves as the liaison between the commander, first sergeant and director, providing direct administrative support for the 78th CPTS and Wing Staff Agencies. I think you're thinking of SLECP-O/A, which is the senior leader enlisted commissioning program, it's not a senior enlisted commissioning program. Its been awhile, I havent heard anything. "It's a late Christmas present and hopefully a great New Year's present, congratulations.". Sgt. Williams will attend officer training school and become a logistics readiness officer. I was done with trying, but my leadership encouraged me to apply one more time. hb```6.Ad`0p,|8d N&U)`Tfg&j sy3h*\ q , \/ Upon completion of their bachelors degree, the member will attend OTS and commission from there. According to Arnold, Bleck was personally selected by Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, through the program. SLECP will be comprised of two components--a degree and non-degree program--and will be implemented annually. General Information:The SLECP - A provides a mechanism for designated Air Force senior leaders to direct-select exceptional performing enlisted Airmen for commissioning. Programs like SLECP, Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP) and Officer Training School (OTS) are awesome for our young Airmen and NCOs to cross over to the officer side of the house, said Lt. Col. Christopher Haley, 8th Maintenance Squadron commander. SLECP is a commissioning program which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through officer training school who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham), Master Sgt. An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Members in this program will administratively report to an AFROTC detachment, but they will not be considered a cadet and will not train with the detachment. Williams is a hard worker and leader, so while I wasnt surprised [by his selection], it was rewarding to see that others recognized his talents, said U.S. Air Force Capt. McKinley, among the thousands of enlisted Airmen over the multiple Air Force Global Strike Command bases, was the only person selected for SLECP in the MAJCOM. He is always professional with his communication, and his work ethic is phenomenal, said Master Sgt. McWilliams shadowed Team 19 as they visited with various members on the installation to discuss the mission and resiliency needs of Team Robins Airmen. Bleck, who earned his commission through Officer Training School, was selected into the Space Force through a highly competitive and non-traditional commissioning process - the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Willmann is set to head to Officer Training School in late spring, then to his follow-on assignment to Yokota Air Base, Japan. The program provides a two-track opportunity; SLECP-A, for enlisted members to pursue their degree while on active duty status and SLECP-O, for Airmen who have already acquired their degree to directly commission through Officer Training School. 213 0 obj <> endobj The SecAF chose Cunha as her choice for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP), February 27, 2020. She had a lot of speaking engagements, and she kept a friendly and positive demeanor the entire time. The noncommissioned officer with the 78th Comptroller Squadron Commander Support Staff at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, was recently selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communications Squadron Mission Defense Team, with being selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) on December 30, 2021 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Im going to be a sponge. The SLECP-O allows senior Air Force leaders to directly select outstanding enlisted Airmen for commissioning through OTS. Sequeira embodies the never quit attitude and truly embraces the Air Force core values," said Master Sgt. SLECP specifically, does not require a board or application, which is, one hell of a deal if you ask me!. The Yemassee, South Carolina, native has both a bachelors and a masters degree in Journalism. Theodore Banta has been chosen for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program, a prestigious program that allows enlisted members to commission through Officer Training School. She was accepted into the SOAR program first and thought this would be the route she would take. It was almost smooth sailing, but I still had to sit with Wolf before my package could go outside of the 8FW.. But then, the SLECP program was brought to my attention, which gave me the opportunity to go for it.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed) dent, discusses how an early experience in his career You're right, MAJCOM CCs basically handpick an applicant to go to OTS (SLECP-O) or finish their degree on active duty and then go to OTS (SLECP-A) without having to go to a regular board. The look on his face when Wolf gave him a Butter Bar coin to congratulate himpriceless.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan). endstream endobj startxref Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Commanders may endorse highly qualified Airmen (17-22 years of age) for appointment to the Air Force Academy. under the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. It was such a good experience. They will compete for an EA, unless they only have two years of school left when accepted into the program, then they will get an out-of-cycle EA. He said he struggled as a young Airman, but everything changed when new leadership came into his squadron. Im really going to learn from the officers around me.. I was surprised and totally not expecting it at all, McWilliams said. I have a great support structure, I have some of the best Airmen I can ask for and more mentors than I probably should have. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communications Squadron Mission Defense Team, that he is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) on December 30, 2021 at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota. "He has his ducks in a row and regardless of whether he's a staff sergeant Banta, lieutenant Banta, lieutenant colonel Banta or general Banta. Active-duty members selected through the SLECP and NECP programs remain on active duty through the duration of the programs. The program offers two options: SLECP-A, for enlisted members to pursue their degree while on active duty status, and SLECP-O, for Airmen who have already acquired their bachelor's degree to directly commission. Willmanns leadership notified him that his package was chosen over the two other nominees, but his package still had to go to the 7th Air Force and lastly, Pacific Air Forces. U.S. Air Force Tech. McWilliams was personally selected by Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass to attend Officer Training School as one of a very select few enlisted Airmen across the enterprise to be accepted into the program. I want to be an officer because I believe I have the traits that an effective leader in the Air Force needs to motivate Airmen and manifest mission success, said Willmann. McWilliams fell into the SLECP-O category. Staff Sgt. I went to the conference room thinking I was going to meet the person and instead I saw a room filled with various leaders from the 78th Air Base Wing, he continued. Stephaun McKinley, 791 MSFS operations and training superintendent was one of 16 Airmen selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. The SLECP holds no board or application for selection, however during each cycle of selection the competition is extremely stiff with only one Airman being selected from each U.S. Air Force Major Command. The noticeable difference between the two paths within the SLECP is while on SLECP-A, an enlisted member will pursue achieving their degree full time while remaining on active duty status; and while on SLECP-O, the Airmen already possess their bachelors degree enabling them to directly enter OTS. Details on how to apply for this program are here. William Willmann, electrical and environmental aircraft technician assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron, was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Terrell McWilliams, noncommissioned officer with the 78th Comptroller Squadron Commander Support Staff, who was recently selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program, stands in front of the 78th Air Base Wing headquarters building at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 14, 2022. Alyssa Cunha, Air Force Legal Operations Agency defense paralegal, aspired to do more with her Air Force career and began to apply to several commissioning programs throughout the Air Force. Seth Taylor, 1st SOPS cyber transport systems technician, left, both of Space Delta 9 units, were selected for the Senior Enlisted Leader Commissioning Program. Matthew Chumaceiro, 21st CPTS flight commander. CSAF selects Luke Airman for SLECP-A. She wants to represent leadership well like it has been represented to her thus far. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo). SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through OTS. They say pressure creates diamonds, said McKinley. SLECP is a commissioning program, which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through OTS who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance. It was a crazy experience. Now that I have this opportunity, it all makes sense.. Details of this program can be found here. McKinley said he is thankful for the supervisors and mentors he has had throughout his career. I could not have been more proud and excited when Wolf informed me he [Willmann] won at PACAF, said Haley. Prior U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josh W. Strickland), Staff Sgt. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. Terrell McWilliams, noncommissioned officer with the 78th Comptroller Tech. Willmann did have to submit a number of documents within just a weeks time for SLECP, he also had to do an in-person interview with 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. David Shoemaker. Plan. AFROTC.info is an unofficial website. I dont think anyone can do these kind of things by themselves. He did. She told me I was selected for Officer Training School. Photo By Rodney Speed | Terrell McWilliams, a deferred dream will soon become reality. SLECP is a commissioning program which enables senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through Officer Training School who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance.
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