Leaders from around the base are already taking me under their wing and really trying to mentally prepare me for whats to come.. I think he's got a great head on his shoulders and I think he's going to lead well as a commissioned officer in our Air Force," said Col. Michael Walters, 5th Bomb Wing Commander, to Cotton on the phone. Enlisted members accepted into the ASCP will separate from active duty and attend AFROTC for 2 4 years with a Type 2 scholarship. 244 0 obj <>stream Lt. Gen. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. 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. (U.S. Air Cunha was selected for SLECP-A. Gabrielle Lepinski, National Air and Space Intelligence Center analyst, poses for a photo at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2022. 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. Sgt. Master Sergeant Stephaun McKinley , 91st Missile Wing Security Forces, poses in front of an American flag at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 28, 2022. His humble leadership and sustained superior-performance are qualities that led to Williams selection, said Chumaceiro. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed) 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). He did. Whats next? He recollected his thoughts from a conversation he had with Lt. Col. Haley. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force selects Robins Airman for Senior 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. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. 227 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<80E7ABCABE30C343AD98555970CFCAF8><633BE56B1A0BD648B16453F80812D080>]/Index[213 32]/Info 212 0 R/Length 84/Prev 148278/Root 214 0 R/Size 245/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Jacob Davis, 55th Contracting Squadron section chief. Willmann fell into the SLECP-O category, as a result of his bachelors degree he earned from University of North Texas in 2011. I was surprised and totally not expecting it at all, McWilliams said. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps 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. 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. JBER Airman selected through Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program 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. This program provides an opportunity for enlisted members to complete their degree while in an active-duty status. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the US Air Force or US Space Force. The way I found out was also a surprise, said McWilliams. William Willmann, an electrical and environmental aircraft technician assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron, began his career with the Air Force when he enlisted in 2012, and has launched and caught heavy aircraft and conducted fighter jet phase inspections, ever since. I dont think anyone can do these kind of things by themselves. Application details for this program usually come out in the summer each year, and are sent out through the chain of command. 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. Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Commanders may endorse highly qualified Airmen (17-22 years of age) for appointment to the Air Force Academy. Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. I was done with trying, but my leadership encouraged me to apply one more time. Minot AFB airman selected for prestigious SLECP | KX NEWS (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. 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. I knew I would want to be commissioned in any form or fashion. Adversity grows you so much, its kind of surreal, but I know that Im ready. Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- Nov. 3, 2022. "I look forward to seeing you as a second lieutenant and [I'm] looking forward to working with you in the future," said Cotton. SLECP specifically, does not require a board or application, which is, one hell of a deal if you ask me!. 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! 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 . Terrell McWilliams, noncommissioned officer with the 78th Comptroller Airmen and Guardians must complete all degree requirements within three (3) years and attend an accredited school with an associated funding agreement and/or affiliated crosstown AFROTC (for personnel administrative management purposes only) with a tuition cap of $18,000/year. Alyssa Cunha, a defense paralegal assigned to the Air Force Legal Operations Agency at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, reacts to a phone call with great news February 27, 2020. 0 The program will also allow him to complete his degree while on active duty status . The Yemassee, South Carolina, native has both a bachelors and a masters degree in Journalism. Master Sgt. SSgt Banta was selected for the SLECP-A program, he will be pursuing his bachelors and will be finishing in less than a year. Tesha Martin, 78th CPTS and WSA senior enlisted leader. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. surprised a 56th Communications Squadron master sergeant with news of his selection for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program-Active Duty Scholarship on a . Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program : r/AirForce - Reddit CSAF selects Luke Airman for SLECP-A. NASIC Airman receives SLECP-A nomination, earns commission Thats when I saw the impact an officer could have on a workforce. Thats where the spark was when I joined the Air Force, said McKinley. 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. PDF Department of The Air Force - Af 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. Program participants are required to complete a degree within three years before attending Officer Training School to earn their commission. Starkovich has served in the Air Force for 13 years. endstream endobj startxref "Congratulations to him on his SLECP-A selection! It was a crazy experience. Staff Sgt. The SecAF chose Cunha as her choice for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP), February 27, 2020. Upon graduation, they will attend Officer Training School and commission as a second lieutenant. Although Willmann counted himself out, Lt. Col. Haley had a trick up his sleeve. SOAR is the same as ASCP (above) except rather than acceptance being decided at AFROTC HQ, it is decided by Major Command (MAJCOM) commanders. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team, gets informed that he is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) by Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, on December 30, 2021, at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota. General Description. Community for current and past members of the US Air Force. Force photo by Master Sgt. Jasmonet D. Jackson). Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. The difference usually came down to whether they could swallow their pride and learn from other cadets in the program that were younger and less experienced than them or not. 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. "I'm truly honored and humbled that I was a selectee," said Banta on the phone to CMSGT Melvina Smith, AFGSC command chief. I knew I had to commission., McKinley will leave for OTS in 2023. 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. As far as I know there isnt a centralized application website or process. Gay Veale. PDF Officer Commissioning Paths - Af 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. Although there is no boarding process or application needed for SLECP, make no mistake in assuming that its a cake walk, said 8th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Williams will attend OTS to become a logistics readiness officer with the hopes of staying on active duty as long as possible. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. The member retains all active duty pay and benefits at their current rank and their only duty is to go to school. SLECP-A selects one enlisted member per MAJCOM (17 globally) to stay on active duty, but to attend a school of their choice as a full-time student. 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. McWilliams shadowed Team 19 as they visited with various members on the installation to discuss the mission and resiliency needs of Team Robins Airmen. By Airman First Class Aliviah Williams mount room at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, My family and I are ecstatic! said Williams. / Published November 08, 2022, U.S. Air Force Tech. They say pressure creates diamonds, said McKinley. Two AFMAO NCOs selected for career advancement (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham), Master Sgt. %PDF-1.5 % General Information:The SLECP - A provides a mechanism for designated Air Force senior leaders to direct-select exceptional performing enlisted Airmen for commissioning. 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. Minot Air Force Base SSgt. Chief Bass was down to earth, said McWilliams. 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. Current Enlisted Members | AFROTC | TTU McKinley was selected to commission under the SLECP-O grants designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders the ability to directly choose an exceptionally performing Airman or Guardian to commission through OTS. SSgt Banta, among the thousands of enlisted Airmen from over the multiple AFGSC bases, was the only one selected for the SLECP. Im really going to learn from the officers around me.. The SLECP holds no board or application for selection, however during each cycle of selection the competition is extremely stiff with only one being selected from each U.S. Air Force major command. read more, Photo By Rodney Speed | Staff Sgt. She wants to represent leadership well like it has been represented to her thus far. 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. I could not have been more proud and excited when Wolf informed me he [Willmann] won at PACAF, said Haley. Williams on this incredible accomplishment! But to her surprise the Secretary of the Air Force, Barbara Barrett had other plans for her. Plan. He serves as the liaison between the commander, first sergeant and director, providing direct administrative support for the 78th CPTS and Wing Staff Agencies. Master Sgt. 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. Congratulations Tech. Cunha says the leaders that were above her throughout her Air Force career inspired her to pursue being an officer. He is truly deserving of his selection. But then, the SLECP program was brought to my attention, which gave me the opportunity to go for it.. Updated: Dec 30, 2021 / 04:26 PM CST. The SecAF had one more task to add to her list: become an officer. McWilliams is a strong performer within not just the WSA and 78th CPTS family but within the Air Force. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. Bass later gave a celebratory tweet regarding McWilliams and another Airmans selection for OTS. 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. 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. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo). 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. After OTS, McWilliams is hopeful an opportunity will open for him to work in Air Force Public Affairs. The look on his face when Wolf gave him a Butter Bar coin to congratulate himpriceless.. McWilliams fell into the SLECP-O category. Staff Sgt. AFGSC selects Warbird Airman for prestigious SLECP-A I joined the Air Force to be financially independent from my family but I had no idea where it would take me. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. under the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. Ryan Bell), Master Sgt. She was accepted into the SOAR program first and thought this would be the route she would take. It provides selectees a scholarship to the university of their choice to finish an undergraduate degree and then attend OTS after graduation. SLECP is an Air Force program designed to provide the opportunity for senior leaders to select exceptional members from the enlisted ranks to attend an accredited college while on. Prior U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. The SLECP-A program allows designated Air and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen for commissioning through Officer Training School. Starkovich was chosen for SLECP-O. 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. The program also provides a two-track opportunity; one for enlisted members to pursue their degree while on active duty status (SLECP-A), as well as Airmen who have already acquired their degree to directly commission through OTS (SLECP-O). She had a lot of speaking engagements, and she kept a friendly and positive demeanor the entire time. Outstanding technical sergeant selected for SLECP-O program 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. Perseverance, persistence, patience result in commission An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP). Jan. 18, 2022 SECAF surprises 17th Training Wing Airman with SLECP selection Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall surprised a 17th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman with the news he was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Details of this program can be found here. Tech. I feel incredibly fortunate to be selected for this, said Cunha. 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. Face of Defense: Airman Earns Selection for Unique Commissioning Program This work, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force selects Robins Airman for Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program, by Kisha Johnson, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. He hopes his career will lead him to become a pilot for the C-17 Globemaster III, and that he can have a lasting impact on the Airmen he serves with, just as his leaders impacted him as a young Airman, 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. If you look at his entire career, there hasnt been a year where he has let his foot off the gas.. Even with that, I was still looking for the person to inprocess. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josh W. Strickland), Staff Sgt. see less The Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program allows senior leaders of the Air Force to select one enlisted member each to attend college full-time for up to three years to complete their undergraduate degree while receiving full pay and benefits. I enjoy serving and definitely look forward to putting all of my talents to use, said McWilliams. Banta is from the 5th Communications Squadron and was chosen for this opportunity on Thursday. 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. Enlisted members who are picked demonstrate exceptional leadership talent and are incredibly talented in their area of specialties. Each MAJCOM is allowed to select one candidate each for a direct slot into SLECPSSgt Willmann is the 8th Fighter Wing and PACAFs one. 33 FW Airman selected for commisioning through SLECP McKinley was selected to commission Stripes to bars: Offutt Airman receives SLECP-O commission Commissioning Program, the Scholarship for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC and the Professional Officer Course - Early Release 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. SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force. 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. She told me I was selected for Officer Training School. Photo By Rodney Speed | Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program A (SLECP-A) SLECP-A selects one enlisted member per MAJCOM (17 globally) to stay on active duty, but to attend a school of their choice as a full-time student. "Tech. Staff Sgt. The member retains all active duty pay and benefits at their current rank and their only duty is to go to school. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security 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. dent, stands at a podium in the security forces guard- Curious about the SOAR program : r/AirForce - Reddit hbbd```b``"g>^"9 adMgH-i$d`( 1 Talk to your base education office and chain of command for more information on how to compete for these opportunities. Now that I have this opportunity, it all makes sense.. (Courtesy photo). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan), Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, surprises Staff Sgt. I love serving, and I am excited to do so in my new capacity, said Williams. This is a forum dedicated to the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) of the U.S. Air Force. I couldnt believe it. | View Image Page, For Staff Sgt. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. U.S. Air Force Tech. Matthew Chumaceiro, 21st CPTS flight commander. Reiko Meeks. Enlisted members who are picked demonstrate exceptional leadership talent and are incredibly talented in their area of specialties. Im most excited for the opportunities to follow this because its completely unknown, said Cunha. Brandon Steele, 3rd Space Operations Squadron mission planner, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. McKinley said he is thankful for the supervisors and mentors he has had throughout his career. Its been a blur. Airmen must complete all degree requirements within status years. 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. SLECP is an Air Force program designed to provide the opportunity for senior leaders to select exceptional members from the enlisted tier to attend an accredited college while on active duty status. 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. CSAF selects Luke Airman for SLECP-A - The Thunderbolt - Luke AFB Ask your supervisor and leadership team on how to apply. 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. "It's a late Christmas present and hopefully a great New Year's present, congratulations.". 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. Im going to be a sponge. Air Force Staff Sgt. hb```6.Ad`0p,|8d N&U)`Tfg&j sy3h*\ q , \/ This program selects young, unmarried Airmen to attend the US Air Force Academy.