Improving the effectiveness of Air Force squadron commanders : assessing squadron commander responsibilities, preparation, and resources / by John A. Ausink, Miriam Matthews, Raymond E. Conley, Nelson Lim.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ausink, John A., author.

Matthews, Miriam (Behavioral scientist), author.

Conley, Raymond E., author.

Lim, Nelson, author.

Contributor:

Project Air Force (U.S.), issuing body.

Rand Corporation, publisher.

Series:

Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-2233-AF.

Research report ; RR-2233-AF

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Air Force--Operational readiness.

United States.

United States. Air Force.

Command of troops--Evaluation.

Command of troops.

United States. Air Force--Management--Evaluation.

Leadership.

Management.

Evaluation.

Physical Description:

xvii, 82 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Other Title:

Assessing squadron commander responsibilities, preparation, and resources

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2018]

Summary:

"A top priority for Gen David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force, is to revitalize the squadron as the warfighting core of the Air Force. Concerns associated with revitalizing the squadron include understanding the major responsibilities and tasks of the squadron commander and how they might vary by squadron type; whether squadron commanders have adequate preparation, resources, and accountability mechanisms to fulfill their responsibilities; what gaps exist; what improvements can be made; and how the impact of these improvements can be measured. A previous review of Air Force Instructions and our discussions with commanders indicate that squadron commanders have numerous duties with which they must comply. Commanders find that ancillary duties that are not properly resourced can interfere with mission performance. Also, commanders we interviewed noted they felt least prepared for the administrative and disciplinary responsibilities required of commanders. Many of those we interviewed also expressed concerns about squadron manning levels and the need for more personnel. These concerns pertained not only to the total number of people in the squadron but also to the distribution of people with the right skills and experience. The present study used a variety of data sources and interviews with 75 squadron, group, and wing commanders to develop recommendations for how the Air Force can address squadron commander responsibilities, improve commander preparation, and monitor resources better."--Publisher's description.

Contents:

Introduction

Squadron Commander Responsibilities

Squadron Commander Preparation

Squadron and Squadron Commander Resources

Summary and Recommendations

Notes:

"Prepared for the United States Air Force."--Title page.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 80-82).

ISBN:

0833099450

9780833099457

OCLC:

1029865027