Any suggestions for main point topics for a speech on the extended maternity leave?

TSgt Melissa Post — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:47:35 -0400

I have a speech coming up and my topic is over the extended maternity leave for the Air Force. Does anyone have any ideas that I could start with for my main points? I have to make it last between 5 and 7 minutes and I am at a bit of a loss. Any ideas will be appreciated.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Sep 19 at 2016 6:52 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:52:31 -0400

What is the currant policies? Are they DOD wide or just AF?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2016 6:55 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:55:43 -0400

TSgt Melissa Post Below is an article that you can pull information from. Five to seven minutes is not long, so you will need to practice your speech so you can keep it within the timeframe. I would start out with why this plan benefits both the Air Force and the service member. Then go into the highlights of the plan, followed by a conclusion. You want to summarize this as a win-win for both parties. Good luck!

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/652799/af-implements-new-dod-wide-changes-to-maternity-leave.aspx

AF implements new DOD-wide changes to maternity leave

Beginning Feb. 2, active-duty female Airmen will receive up to 12 continuous, non-transferable weeks of fully paid maternity leave in accordance with Defense Department-wide changes to the policy

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2016 7:05 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:05:40 -0400

I recommend 1 or 2 page handout either article on subject or the main points of your topic. Makes it helpful to listener.

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Sep 19 at 2016 9:17 PM

TSgt Joe C. — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:17:00 -0400

Ahhh yes, I'm not entirely keen on the policy, though I do know a bit about it. Looking at the groups you've posted to, you possibly could use dual military, single parent and single military married to a civilian perhaps? Are you doing this for PME?