What was the name of leadership training in the Air Force for E-4 (back when E-4 were Senior Airmans and before they became E-4 Sergeants?

2015-04-03T22:47:02-04:00

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2015 10:55 PM

2015-04-03T22:55:53-04:00

Depends on the time frame you are referring to. When I was a SrA before gaining NCO status as a Sergeant, we had the NCO Preparatory Course (I completed the course in June of 1988). At that time it was 2 weeks long. My supervisor at the time went to what was called Level 1 PME if I recall correctly.

Response by SSgt Tamara Engevold made Apr 3 at 2015 11:06 PM

2015-04-03T23:06:20-04:00

I earned the John Levitow award as Honor Graduate of the NCO Prepatory Course

Response by TSgt Jackie Jones made Apr 3 at 2015 11:22 PM

2015-04-03T23:22:18-04:00

Before they started promoting Staff Sergeants at such a high rate, SRA without line numbers were allowed and encouraged/directed to attend ALS- Airman Leadership School. It was required to promote to SSgt.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Apr 4 at 2015 4:44 AM

2015-04-04T04:44:43-04:00

I'm confused. E-4 Sergeants? Is this a new change? Do you become a Sergeant after a leadership course?

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Apr 4 at 2015 8:18 AM

2015-04-04T08:18:43-04:00

Yes, it was the NCO Preparatory Course. I attended in August of 1990 while I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath, UK

Response by SrA Don Sylvester made Aug 12 at 2016 1:04 AM

2016-08-12T01:04:19-04:00

Professional Military Education (PME I, PME II and PME III

Response by MSgt John McGowan made Aug 30 at 2016 9:11 PM

2016-08-30T21:11:12-04:00

SrA. Just a short tale. I went to Airman's Leadership School back in the 60's. 4 weeks long and to many gigs and spend the week-end restricted. Long days, tough inspections and lots of marching. Learning experience. Probably finished about half the way down. Approx 5 or 6 years later, NCOA. 6th in class ranking. Very new TSgt. Schools were by commands back in the day.. Got one gig in NCOA.