The Air Force recently revamped the First Term Airman Course to better suit the needs of Airmen fresh out of technical training by incorporating new lessons known as “Airmanship 300.”
“Beginning in July, Tyndall will start the Airmanship 300 curriculum in the First Term Airmen Course,” said Master Sgt. James Rollins, 325th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor.
The First Term Airman Course is designed to introduce Airmen to resources available to them in order to maintain a new career, as well as, a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle.
The main objective of Airmanship 300 is to help new Airmen infuse the Air Force Core Values into their daily lives.
“It is important not only for first term Airmen to know the core values, but it’s more important that they know how apply the Air Force Core Values in their daily lives,” said Staff Sgt. Shasta Eichler, 325th FSS FTAC NCO in charge.
Airmanship 300 is a continuation of training Airmen received following Basic Military Training known as “Airmen’s Week” or Airmanship 100, and Airmanship 200 that is taught during technical training.
“The course consists of 13 hours of professionalism topics and discussions,” said Eichler. “We are putting first term Airmen into the mission mindset and creating an environment to further develop their warrior ethos by reinforcing lessons learned in BMT and technical training.”
“Knowing what I say to them is going to directly impact their outlook on the Air Force, and it reminds me that I need to be well informed myself,” stated Eichler.
The Air Force Personnel Center and Profession of Arms Center of Excellence partnered to revitalize FTAC and create a standard curriculum focused on developing Airmen as next-generation leaders.