Airman Leadership School
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Airman Leadership School (ALS) is an approximately six week-long United States Air Force program designed to develop airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the first professional military education (PME) that enlisted Air Force members encounter.[1] ALS focuses on developing leadership abilities as well as effective communication.
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[edit] Eligiblity
Senior Airmen with 48 months time in service or those with a promotion line number for Staff Sergeant.
[edit] Awards in ALS
- Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon - Mandatory award and wear upon successful completion of ALS.
- John Levitow Award - The highest award presented at the Airman Leadership School, it is presented to the student demonstrating outstanding leadership and scholastic qualities. This award selection is based on overall performance evaluation, academic ranking, and peer and staff ratings. This is the most outstanding student in the class.
- Distinguished Graduate Award - Presented to the next (10% of graduates) person with the highest overall average in all graded areas.
- Leadership Award - Presented to the student who has displayed ALL the characteristics of an effective leader and fostered teamwork within the class.
- Academic Achievement Award - Presented to the student with highest overall average on the evaluations, both objective and performance.
[edit] Supervision without SSgt Promotion
Upon completing ALS the graduate receives the ability to give a lawful order as stated in the Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2618. This allows the graduate the ability to supervise.
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