What's wrong with the Air Force?

[albertschu]

PII fix question...if I print it as a PDF and password protect it, can it be read by the cyber dorks?

1) Print your document

2) Staple a PII coversheet over it

3) Place the document with coversheet in scanner

4) Email the scanned coversheet.

You should be good.

[disgruntledemployee]

1) Print your document

2) Staple a PII coversheet over it

3) Place the document with coversheet in scanner

4) Email the scanned coversheet.

You should be good.

Try these: https://www.fas.org/sgp/othergov/coversheets.pdf

I heard they're extremely effective.

Out

[BitteEinBit]

Yeah, TPS cover sheets...I knew they would come along eventually.

[Cell Dweller]

1) Print your document

2) Staple a PII coversheet over it

3) Place the document with coversheet in scanner

4) Email the scanned coversheet.

You should be good.

Works every time. Also remember to scan in the highest resolution possible and e-mail it to the greatest number of people possible. Don't want any white space on the e-mail exchange server.

[JarheadBoom]

Try these: https://www.fas.org/sgp/othergov/coversheets.pdf

I heard they're extremely effective.

Out

Nice... they added some new ones since the last time I looked.

[AFsock]

ProTip: When I need to send PII shit out of the .mil domain I just log into my gmail, draft a message, then attach the file. I don't send it, but I can still access the draft and any attachments from anywhere I have access to gmail.

So you're the guy that got gmail blocked on NIPR.

[Lord Ratner]

So you're the guy that got gmail blocked on NIPR.

I know it varies by base, but many have www.gmail.com blocked, but mail.google.com is not.

You know, because I'm sure Google is less secure than our cracker jack assembly of 1990s-era websites.

[Lawman]

I know it varies by base, but many have www.gmail.com blocked, but mail.google.com is not.

You know, because I'm sure Google is less secure than our cracker jack assembly of 1990s-era websites.

Remembers in the 90s when people were making awful websites on Geocities and Tripod....

Those people work for the DOD now. Which is why it takes 9 months to get a SIPR token in he Army.

[Lord Ratner]

Remembers in the 90s when people were making awful websites on Geocities and Tripod....

Haha, I would die if they put the rotating, flaming email gif on the portal

[panchbarnes]

Remembers in the 90s when people were making awful websites on Geocities and Tripod....

Those people work for the DOD now. Which is why it takes 9 months to get a SIPR token in he Army.

At least the simple HTML pages were much easier to navigate than the new AF portal maze.

It's like trying to solve a puzzle every time I log-in to get something done.

Edited April 28, 2014 by PanchBarnes

[Azimuth]

A C-17 FTU IP retired the other day. This was a pretty good list of things he learned in the USAF, which he showed at his retirement.

Edited April 28, 2014 by Azimuth

[MC5Wes]

Todays National Commision on the Air Force hearing is now online.

https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/14-04-29-national-commission-on-the-structure-of-the-air-force

[panchbarnes]

Gen Welsh's "initial feedback" to the commanders...

https://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/484930/csaf-provides

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- All supervisors are required to provide subordinates with an initial feedback, outlining expectations, standards and goals they can both work together to achieve.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III led the way by introducing the new Air Force Instruction 1-2 “Commander’s Responsibilities” May 8 for commanders Air Force-wide.

AFI 1-2 is a six-page document that details the general’s priorities and expectations for those officers who hold command positions. Topics range from conduct and responsibilities to Welsh’s overall intent

New AFI here: https://www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/csaf/afi1_2.pdf

Good on Gen Welsh for trying to hold commanders accountable, but it's kind of sad after spending tons of $$ on PME we still need a new AFI to tell people how to lead the right way.

[Azimuth]

No, the sad part is that some commanders still won't lead correctly, even with an AFI telling them what's expected out of them.

[Hollow]

No, the sad part is that some commanders still won't lead correctly, even with an AFI telling them what's expected out of them.

agree. the horrible commanders will continue to be horrible and purposefully disregard this AFI. maybe the ones that are new/in over their heads could get something out of it? that's probably too hopeful.

[C-21.Pilot]

Worst commander I have ever had:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrtwiford

This, IMHO, is what is wrong with the AF.

[Tank]

Worst commander I have ever had:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrtwiford

This, IMHO, is what is wrong with the AF.

Do tell why.....

[10percenttruth]

Sounds a bit pompous & impressed by his own resume, but that describes 90% of the fluff profiles on LinkedIn.

[HuggyU2]

Sounds a bit pompous & impressed by his own resume, but that describes 90% of the fluff profiles on LinkedIn.

Do you have a profile?

[sqwatch]

Worst commander I have ever had:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrtwiford

This, IMHO, is what is wrong with the AF.

I don't know you and I don't know this colonel, but something strikes me as rather chickensh!t to call someone out by name in an anonymous forum and not give a reason why.

[ARIs 'R' Us]

Dover seems to have figured out "What's Wrong w/the Air Force..."

(the bold/caps/exclamations are original, not added)

Commentary

5/13/2014 - DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- We have all checked out a rental car and thought 'it's just a rental'. Some drive it differently, park it in the tight parking spots without a care about door dings and could never imagine taking it to a car wash. As we turn it in with the gas gauge just below full, having skidded the tires around a few corners, or spilled food on the passenger seat we hope no one will notice these defects and hold us responsible. The responsibility for our judgment and actions is with the OWNER, not the borrower, right?

Service to our nation has many parallels to the rental car. You sign your name on the line to commit to a "contract" in the form of a service commitment, contract, or oath. Rather than paying for the car, you venture out with the "vehicle" earning a salary, using supplies and necessary equipment all paid for with tax dollars. You turn your vehicle back in at the end of your commitment and hope that the OWNER can repair the flaws and hidden defects you have left in your wake. If you have chosen to borrow that vehicle for many years you are given loyalty reward points, paid in the form of a retirement check and health benefits. You have been given a responsibility to take care of borrowed property - our nations trust and expectation of a professional, well trained, and responsible military force...TAKE OWNERSHIP of that responsibility! Change the car from a rental to a purchase.

First, buy a well-built, reliable "car"- the core values should serve as this basis for you. Next, keep your engine running at peak performance by exercising, eating healthy, and getting adequate rest. Keep it clean and polished by adhering to dress and personal appearance standards - if the fender of our car was beat up or rusted we would replace it. We need to do the same with our uniforms and professional equipment.

Okay, okay - enough car analogies. Show up to where you work with a sense of pride in yourself and the place you work. If you see a problem, fix it. If you see garbage on the side of the sidewalk or an overflowing trash can, they will not fix themselves - you are the OWNER. If you see a process that can be improved and more efficient or effective - come up with a plan, pass it through the appropriate channels and make the change - OWN it. If you see someone else not abiding by the high standards we expect - confront them. Learn the standards, abide by the standards and enforce the standards.

I've highlighted the word OWNER quite a few times in this article. I can't emphasize this enough. As our service goes through numerous force shaping programs, you as an Airman or civilian, employed in the support of the greatest military force in the world, must think as an owner of that service rather than as a borrower!

[10percenttruth]

Do you have a profile?

I do, why?

And no, it isn't nearly as verbose & full of resume buzzwords. However, I'm also still AD & not separating yet.

[jrobe]

Dover seems to have figured out "What's Wrong w/the Air Force..."

(the bold/caps/exclamations are original, not added)

.......article........

I've highlighted the word OWNER quite a few times in this article. I can't emphasize this enough. As our service goes through numerous force shaping programs, you as an Airman or civilian, employed in the support of the greatest military force in the world, must think as an owner of that service rather than as a borrower!

This article needs to be reassessed. ...generally the Airman want to be productive and take Ownership....it's the leadership that fails to grasp the concept of Ownership....they just "rent" the office they are in and the subordinate units

....and no Dover doesn't get it

[FallingOsh]

Be a good Airman by picking up trash and getting adequate rest. Give your car back after you've earned retirement.

Yeah, Dover really fucking gets it.

[sky_king]

Every good article has to have some kind of long drawn out simile. My favorite was from a chief that told me to wear my uniform properly because his childhood neighbor mowed his lawn and painted his mailbox.