6.1 Training Responsibilities (AFH-1 Section 7E)

6.1 Training Responsibilities (AFH-1 Section 7E)

Quick Answer: Section 7E is ADTC B for Staff Sergeant and Technical Sergeant. OJT has three parts: job knowledge, job proficiency, and job experience. Upgrade training awards 3-, 5-, 7-, and 9-skill levels (Training Status Code F for 5-skill retrainees; G for 7-skill). A task certifier must be at least a Staff Sergeant with a 5-skill level (or civilian equivalent), complete the USAF training course, and be able to evaluate the task.

The 15 February 2025 Air Force Handbook 1 (AFH 1), Airman, tests Section 7E at Airman Development and Testing Chart (ADTC) level B for E-5 and E-6.

Every Airman needs training from basic military training through technical training to advanced skill level training, at a cost AFH 1 puts at millions of dollars annually.

BMT, technical training, and OJT

Enlisted BMT covers basic combat skills, field training exercises, weapons training, military discipline, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies, dormitory inspections, history and heritage, core values, plus financial management, family issues, and alcohol/substance abuse. More than seven million people have entered USAF BMT, which begins with the receiving phase (zero week) and ends with graduation. Military training instructors conduct most of it and accompany trainees throughout. Graduates go to technical training (typically one month to two years, by AFSC) or a first duty station.

On-the-job training (OJT) requires commander and supervisory involvement at all levels. The supervisor plans OJT with specific short-term, mission-related goals and still advises Airmen toward long-range career objectives. Job knowledge usually comes from Career Development Courses (CDC) or Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) references.

CDC versus in-residence: job knowledge is often a CDC or other CFETP study, not a schoolhouse seat. The 3-skill level normally follows an initial skills course (typically in-residence). The 7-skill level may also require a craftsman course if the career field requires it. "CDCs, if available" does not erase other mandatory items.

Upgrade training and training-status codes

Upgrade training awards higher skill levels. Requirements sit in AFMAN 36-2100, DAFMAN 36-2689, and the CFETP. Before upgrade, meet the CFETP, Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD), and Air Force Job Qualification Standard (AFJQS).

Floors: 7-skill = Staff Sergeant Select (need not have pinned on); 9-skill = Senior Master Sergeant. Do not swap F and G. The retraining program balances grades and year groups; after assignment, upgrade begins, and requirements nearly match standard trainees.

Unit clocks and four roles

The trainee is the focal point. Quality depends on the supervisor–trainer–trainee relationship.| Event | Regular Air Force | ARC / ANG | | --- | --- | --- | | Interview new personnel; set training status; issue CDCs after Course Development Student Administration Record System confirmation | 30 days | 60 days (ARC) | | Work center training orientation | 60 days | 120 days (ARC) | | Comprehensive trainee orientation (first-time upgrade) | 60 days | 90 days (ARC) | | Training progress review (UTM, supervisor, trainee) | 24th month, then at least every 90 days | 36th month (ANG), then every 90 days | | UTM staff assistance visit (includes GSUs) | Every two years, or sooner if requested | Three years (ARC) | | Supervisor review of the work center master task list (MTL) | Annually | Annually |

Unit training managers are the commander's key staff for training: consultants, quality checks, expeditionary support, and the staff assistance visit.

Supervisors have the single greatest impact on mission accomplishment with regard to training. They keep one MTL with 100 percent task coverage, review it annually, and fold training into daily work.

Trainers (often the supervisor) need experience, instructional ability, current task qualification, and the USAF training course. They plan, conduct, and document training and brief the trainee and supervisor.

Task certifiers provide third-party certification: at least a Staff Sergeant with a 5-skill level or civilian equivalent, the USAF training course, and the ability to evaluate the task. They brief the trainee, supervisor, and trainer.

CFETP, forms, and LEAP

Documentation validates training and task qualification and supports readiness and career progression. The CFETP is the life-cycle training core. Part I supports specialty management in the work center master training plan. Part II is the specialty training standard. Keep at least one complete copy in the work center. Career field managers must ensure it embodies Airmanship and includes communication, accountability, teamwork, analytical thinking, and resource management.

LEAP, managed by the USAF Culture and Language Center at Air University, Maxwell AFB, is board-selected for general-purpose-force Airmen with DLPT or OPI skill. Development uses eMentor and overseas immersions.