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9 September 2021

Part I Preface Section A General Information Section B The Why Section C Heraldry

Part II Section A Developing the Force Section B Career Field Progression and Information Section C Competency-based Training Section D Course Training Standard Section E Training Course Index Section F Individual Development Plan and Ribbon Chart Section G 21R3 Qualification and Senior/Master Badge Requirements

Part III Section A The Multi-path Framework Section B On-the-Job-Training Playbook

Appendix Appendix I – Standardized Duty Titles

OPR: HQ USAF/A4LR (21R Force Development) Certified by: Colonel Bradford Coley (HQ USAF/A4LR) Supersedes: CFETP21rx, 30 June 2017 Pages: 32

1. The Logistics Readiness Officer (LRO) development is informed by doctrine and executed through indispensable education, training, and experiences guided by the Logistics Human Capital Strategy (LHCS). As the character of warfare continues to evolve, LROs must contend with significant fiscal constraints, antiquated equipment, human capital shortfalls, and an increasingly uncertain geopolitical atmosphere. Despite a changing global environment, LROs will be guided by three primary objectives as outlined in the LHCS. These objectives guide long-term efforts to plan, develop, manage and conduct an efficient and effective LRO force development program, as outlined in this Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP).

a. Focus and align efforts undertaken within the enterprise-wide logistics human capital forums to create unity of direction and effort, agility, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

b. Provide a framework to capture and address human capital-related gaps that result from the Air Force Basing and Logistics Capability Development process.

c. Enable the Logistics Enterprise to consistently communicate the goals and priorities for the workforce to resource and posture the force for future operations.

2. Air Force LROs are Airmen first and logisticians always. As such, LROs are expected to embody the Air Force core values, and the enterprise must develop all LROs that exemplify the qualities and capabilities necessary to lead in all domains among the conflict and competition continuum. To help LROs gain the skills and competencies needed in their careers to become agile and innovative leaders, this CFETP introduces a new competency-based force development model to ensure LROs are ready and capable of enabling and sustaining the Air Force’s power projection platforms. The 21R Officer Competencies should be used by all officers and their supervisors/mentors/commanders to evaluate proficiency throughout a career and guide force development efforts. Senior Non-commissioned Officers (SNCOs) and Senior Enlisted Leaders (SELs) will need to be involved to aid in evaluating proficiencies throughout an officer's career.

3. HQ USAF/A4LR will review the CFETP annually and make updates and changes as appropriate.

4. 21R officers with proficiency training completion dates annotated in previous versions of the 21R CFETP and are near completion of their 21R3 upgrade are “grandfathered” from the new upgrade requirements unless they choose to convert to the new model. All other elements of this CFETP must be followed. Additionally, each 21R officer must convert current LRO proficiencies and education, training, and experiences earned in previous iterations of the CFETP to the new competency-based methodology. This conversion will be accomplished through formal feedback and discussion with the supervisor or commander and adjudicated on an Individual Development Plan (IDP).

Preface

5. Overview of the CFETP

Part I Section A explains what the CFETP is, along with the vision of the LRO of 2035.

Section B describes “the why” with associated alignment to the National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Defense Strategy (NDS). Contains linkage to the LHCS.

Section C identifies the heraldry of the 21R career field badge and Air Force Officer Classification Directory (AFOCD) reference.

Part II Section A provides the basis of how the 21R career field will develop the force through education, training, and experience requirements.

Section B outlines the broad aspects of 21R career progression.

Section C defines competency-based training and identifies the necessary competencies that all LROs will target to obtain in their respective careers.

Section D outlines the approved Course Training Standards for the basic and intermediate 21R courses.

Section E identifies the training course index of vetted/approved courses to enhance 21R career progression.

Section F describes the IDP and the ribbon chart.

Section G codifies the requirements for the 21R3 upgrade along with the senior and master logistician badging requirements.

Part III Section A defines the Multi-path Framework.

Section B depicts the On-the-Job-Training (OJT) playbook.

1.A.1. Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP)

1. A.1.1. Purpose

1.A.1.1.1. Inform and guide LROs (21RX) through career progression and competency-based force development by outlining mandatory and recommended education, training, and experiences.

1.A.1.1.2. Provide guidance to commanders, supervisors, mentors, and trainers to plan, develop, manage and conduct an efficient and effective officer force development program.

1.A.1.1.3. Each duty location will provide unique opportunities to enhance officer career development.

1.A.2. Use of the CFETP

1.A.2.1. Meant for utilization by individual LROs, supervisors, commanders, development teams, and mentors to ensure comprehensive and cohesive force development programs are available for the 21RX Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).

Section A - General Information

1.A.2.2. The ultimate goal of the CFETP is to support the LRO Multi-path Framework lines of effort to properly develop the 21R officer corps to be agile, innovative, and ready to enable and sustain mission requirements across the full spectrum of operations.

1.A.2.3. The CFETP is a tool to focus the development of LROs to be competent and confident squadron commanders and senior logistics leaders in the Air Force and Joint arenas.

1.A.3. Force Development

1.A.3.1. A consistent and collaborative endeavor between the officer, their supervisor (and/or mentor), and the commander. Utilization of the personalized IDP and associated ribbon chart will be critical to the successful development of 21R officers.

1.A.3.2. Officers should track proficiency attained against what is expected, as defined by the 21R Officer Competencies and use the CFETP to have productive conversations about increasing proficiencies through appropriate developmental opportunities. These conversations will be facilitated by the IDP for each officer to their supervisor, commander, and/or unit training manager.

1.A.3.3. The basic 21R Officer Career Planning Diagram under the Multi-path Framework helps officers to determine appropriate levels and timing of education, training, and experiences to ensure they have every opportunity to attend professional continuing education courses, grow leadership skills, pursue professional certifications, work towards an Advanced Academic Degree, etc.

1.A.3.4. Officers should plan realistic milestones for achieving near-term (0-5 years), mid-term (6-10 years), and long-term goals (10+ years) and communicate these goals on their IDP and ribbon chart with consultation from their commanders, supervisors, mentors, and coaches.

1.A.4. LRO of 2035 Vision

1.A.4.1. The LRO of the future excels in developing and leading AF, Joint, and Coalition teams for the logistics community and beyond. They are in demand to serve as Group/CCs, Wing/CCs, and could grow into future MAJCOM A4s, Combatant Command J4s, and other Joint senior leaders.

1.A.4.2. Every LRO will develop to:

1.A.4.2.1. Execute Air Force, Joint and combined mission generation at home and deployed locations.

1.A.4.2.2. Plan, deploy, sustain and recover logistics and operational forces in a distributed and contested environments often with limited resources/capabilities.

1.A.4.2.3. Establish effective supply chains linking the industrial base, force providers, and warfighters.

1.A.4.2.4. Articulate resource allocation processes (authorizations, manpower, infrastructure, etc.).

1.A.4.2.5. Create innovative solutions to challenges both simple and complex.

1.B.1. Logistics Human Capital Development

1.B.1.1. Overview. The NSS and the NDS each declare access to and freedom to operate in multi-domain environments is vital to US national security interests. As threats to US capabilities continue to grow in number, scope, and lethality, national security leaders are posturing the Department of Defense to gain and maintain superiority in contested multi-domain environments. As such, the 21R officer corps must answer and anticipate Combined/Joint Logistics Enterprise (CJLE) requirements, enabling multi-domain operational resilience and Joint force readiness and lethality.

1.B.1.2. NDS Human Capital Landscape

1.B.1.2.1. Develop a lethal, agile, and resilient force posture and employment

1.B.1.2.1.1. Be adaptable to account for the uncertainty of the evolving global strategic environment.

1.B.1.2.1.2. Dynamic force employment with capacity, capability, credibility, and freedom of maneuver.

1.B.1.2.1.3. Flexibility and scalable options.

1.B.1.2.2. Cultivate workforce talent

1.B.1.2.2.1. Recruit, develop, and retain a high-quality military workforce.

1.B.1.2.2.2. Dependent upon the warfighter’s ability to integrate, adapt, and change business practices to achieve mission success.

1.B.1.2.2.3. The creativity and talent of the American warfighter is an enduring strength.

1.B.1.2.3. Talent Management

1.B.1.2.3.1. The development of leaders who are competent in national-level decision-making requires broad revision of talent management practices.

1.B.1.2.3.2. Education, training, and assignments must increase an understanding of interagency decision-making processes as well as alliances and coalitions.

1.B.2. Logistics Human Capital Strategy (LHCS) Landscape

1.B.2.1. The 21R officer corps must build and lead diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams to accomplish any mission required. LROs must be conscious of the rapid and complex changes occurring throughout the world. The NDS outlines an increasingly complex and volatile global security environment characterized by the changing character of warfare through new technological advances and a transformation of how the Department of Defense conducts business. The current LHCS can be found on the “21R / LRO - Logistics Readiness Officer” MyPers page, https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13757.

Section B – The Why https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13757

1.B.2.2. The Persistent Logistics Concept emphasizes the importance of revisiting how LROs are recruited, trained, and engaged. The LHCS establishes a direct linkage to the priorities described in the NDS.

1.C.1. The History

1.C.1.1. The 21R Career Field

1.C.1.1.1. The Logistics Readiness specialty (AFSC 21RX) encompasses the integration of logistics competencies at the basic, senior, and master levels for Logistics Planning, Supply Management, Distributions Management, and Leadership. Responsibilities include directing integrated logistics processes; accomplishing joint logistics planning for warfighting support and sustainment with the Joint Staff, Unified Commands, other military services, and agencies of the Office of the Secretary of Defense; and directing acquisition and wholesale logistics activities.

1.C.1.1.2. In 2002, Supply, Transportation, and Logistics Plans officer career fields merged to create the LRO career field. The 21R career field is focused on leadership in a myriad of evolving areas of logistics. 21Rs are expected to be team-builders, problem solvers, talent developers, strategic thinkers, and communicators.

1.C.1.1.3. The LRO badge reflects credibility and honor, as many 21Rs established this expectation through excellent service in both peace and war.

1.C.1.1.4. When worn, LROs will be recognized by fellow Airmen as having achieved an expected level of competence.

1.C.1.1.5. Proper wear of AF occupational badges can be found in AFI 36- 2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel.

1.C.1.2. LRO Badge Heraldry

1.C.1.2.1. The falcon at the center symbolizes the Air Force. It also symbolizes American military strength, dedication, and devotion to duty of LROs who support the generation and employment of air and space forces across the spectrum of warfare.

1.C.1.2.2. The globe with three encircling arrows is symbolic of the extensive range of our logistics support mission and capability to sustain our forces by land, sea, air, or space.

Section C – Heraldry

LHCS Vision Able to deliberately, repeatedly, and affordably deliver integrated, resilient total force logisticians, with the right competencies, at the right place, at the right time, to provide persistent logistics in support of multi-domain operations

1.C.1.2.3. The key symbolizes the security, safekeeping, and control of materiel in the old “Quartermaster Corps” tradition.

1.C.1.2.4. The lightning bolt symbolizes the integrating role of contingency operations and the capability to combine essential logistics elements into a coherent plan supporting the warfighter.

1.C.1.2.5. The olive branch surrounding the badge symbolizes the peace air and space forces provide through a professional LRO group.

1.C.1.3. The LRO Duty Identifier Badge. 21R Officers who have earned the Basic Badge by completing the LRO Basic Course may wear the duty identifier badge on the left sleeve of the operational camouflage pattern (OCP) uniform. Reference AFI 36- 2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel for proper wear of duty identifier badge.

1.C.1.4. Air Force Officer Classification Directory (AFOCD)

1.C.1.4.1. 21R officers have demonstrated their ability to lead through problem-solving, critical thinking, appropriate decision-making, and integrating teams. These expectations apply to both in garrison and deployed. While technical expertise is good, officers need to integrate teams and provide vision inside the Squadron, across the base, across multiple staffs, and throughout the joint/coalition environment.

1.C.1.4.2. For a complete description and summarization of the Logistics Readiness Career Field and overarching AFSC guidance, reference the most current AFOCD found on MyPers https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/7759.

1.C.1.2.8. Master Badge Indicates the final step in the occupational series and adds a wreath around the star (see eligibility criteria on page 22).

1.C.1.2.7. Senior Badge Adds a star to the top of the badge (see eligibility criteria on page 21).

1.C.1.2.6. Basic Badge Awarded upon successful entry into the career field at the completion of the LRO Basic Course (LROC).

Figure 1: LRO Duty Identifier Badge https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/7759

2.A.1. The LRO Career Field Development Model (see figure 2)

2.A.1.1. The core of LRO development must be officership and leadership with logistics competencies foundationally aligned and expanded upon throughout a career.

2.A.1.2. Specialized additives are in high demand at the strategic level but not necessarily required at the tactical/base level.

2.A.1.3. Deliberate experience tracking and attendance at varying training opportunities will shape LROs for the future high-end fight and align with the vision of the LRO of 2035.

2.A.1.4. 21Rs are injected into each level of warfare with varying skills and expertise required:

2.A.1.4.1. Strategic: Determine national and multinational strategic security objectives and guidance followed by resourcing to achieve objectives. Advanced and expert LROs are needed to translate the NSS, NDS, and National Military Strategy (NMS) into realistic and executable operational action. Example: Headquarters Air Force - HAF/Joint staff assignment.

2.A.1.4.2. Operational: Joint campaigns and major operations are planned, conducted, and sustained to achieve strategic objectives. Fully qualified LROs are needed to ensure outcomes are being achieved and requirements being met. Example: Component Major Command - C-MAJCOM/Numbered Air Force - NAF/Depot assignment.

2.A.1.4.3. Tactical: Engagements are planned and executed to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces. Basic and Intermediate LROs needed to perform the day-to-day logistics operations effectively and efficiently. Example: Squadron/Flight assignment.

Section A – Developing the Force

Figure 2: LRO Career Field Development Model

2.A.1.5. In addition to the logistics readiness core skills, senior-ranking LROs should be an expert in one or more of the following:

2.A.1.5.1. Linking the industrial base, alternative supply sources, distribution, storage, and parts recovery management with warfighter requirements.

2.A.1.5.2. Synchronizing Air Force, Joint, and Coalition planning blending force capabilities, flow, and demands.

2.A.1.5.3. Enterprise funding planning and execution strategies and practices.

2.A.1.5.4. Joint perspectives, decision-making processes, strategic-level programs and policies in order to employ and lead Combat Support and Combat Service Support.

2.B.1. 21R Career Field Specific Information

2.B.1.1. Specialty Description. The AFOCD describes the 21RX officer Air Force Specialty (AFS). It is the guiding document for all AF officer classification issues and takes precedence over the CFETP in this area.

2.B.1.2. Foundations of a Successful Career

2.B.1.2.1. Gain leadership experience early and often. The AF needs leaders. An officer’s career should be focused on gaining leadership experience and building breadth and depth of technical expertise. These can be measured using the core 21R Occupational Competencies.

An officer should focus their development by attaining the highest level of proficiency in each competency and measure growth against what is expected throughout their career progression.

2.B.1.2.2. Performance over position. Although it is essential to have an overall career goal, it is equally important to remember that the most important job to an officer’s professional development is the one that the officer holds today.

2.B.1.2.3. Be the leader people want to follow. A successful career will be focused on performance, not position. Performing well in an officer’s current position is more important than seeking the ideal position for promotion.

2.B.1.3. LRO Career Field Education, Training, and Experience Opportunities

2.B.1.3.1. Talent Management intends to provide each 21R officer the opportunities to grow and develop as a competent and proficient logistician leader who can successfully navigate multi-domain environments with strategic relevance. This will be accomplished by optimizing the alignment of education, training, and experiences to meet the needs of the Air Force, Combatant Commanders, and the CJLE.

2.B.1.3.2. Through properly aligned education, training, experiential, and leadership opportunities, a 21R officer will gain the necessary depth and breadth in the logistics field to effectively lead in the CJLE. Figure 3 outlines many of the potential opportunities available to a 21R officer throughout a career as part of the Talent Management framework. Note: Figure 3 is general and not all-inclusive but represents the opportunities available to LROs.

Section B – Career Field Progression and Information

2.B.1.4. LRO Career Planning

2.B.1.4.1. There is no “one path” to success in a 21R officer’s military career. While not every LRO’s path is the same, most officers should put themselves on a course to compete for squadron command and then move onto strategic-level staff roles.

2.B.1.4.2. 21R officers in their first ten years are generally expected to:

2.B.1.4.2.1. Serve in two or more “core” unit-level tactical assignments to develop proficiency in squadron operations--at least one unit-level assignment should be in a “traditional” logistics squadron (e.g., Logistics Readiness Squadron - LRS), 2.B.1.4.2.2. (Optional) Participate in career-broadening or developmental assignments (e.g., Logistics Career Broadening Program - LCBP, Education with Industry - EWI, etc.), 2.B.1.4.2.3. Serve at a remote short-tour location, 2.B.1.4.2.4. Deploy, as needed, to gain increased responsibilities and experience, especially in Joint force operations, and

2.B.1.4.2.5. Serve on staff assignments, although not all officers will do this in the first ten years.

2.B.1.4.3. After gaining basic and intermediate level proficiency, LROs should then focus on building more depth and understanding of the 21R competencies at the advanced and expert level by taking on different roles within the Squadron and eventually moving to greater levels of

Figure 3: LRO Career Field Education, Training, and Experience Opportunities operational and strategic responsibility with staff-level positions.

2.B.1.4.4. Professional Military Education (PME) courses are mandatory to progress in rank.

2.B.1.4.5. Advanced Academic Degree (AAD) and professional credentialing are highly encouraged in an officer’s career.

2.B.1.4.6. Career broadening opportunities are prevalent in the 21R career field and are typically available between 4-8 years of commissioned service and after the 21R3 qualification has been achieved. These opportunities are codified annually in the AAD/Special Experience Exchange Duties (SPEED) Guide, along with targeted developmental requirements found on MyPers https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/14396/kw/AAD%20Speed. Each Active Component 21R officer should routinely check MyPers for newly released Personnel Services Delivery Memorandums (PSDMs) https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/12973 to stay abreast of the latest education, training, experiential, and leadership prospects available.

2.B.1.4.7. LRO Officer Assignment (Experience) opportunities and actions are managed and publicized in MyVector’s Talent Marketplace (https://myvector.us.af.mil/myvector/Talentmarketplace/Home/Index/10).

2.B.1.4.8. Deployments in support of ongoing operations (i.e., counter-violent extremist organizations, humanitarian relief operations, etc.) play a significant role in a 21R officer's career. Additionally, deployments can offer a great deal of experience in a compressed period of time. LROs should continually seek opportunities to participate and lead in deployment environments.

2.B.1.5. Duty Titles

2.B.1.5.1. LROs and their supervisors must set their duty title via the AF Form 2096, Classification/On-The-Job-Training Action upon arriving at a duty station.

2.B.1.5.2. All duty titles are approved at AFPC before being updated in the officer’s official record.

2.B.1.5.3. The standardized duty title listing in Appendix I is intended to determine the proper duty title aligned with critical experience mapping in MyVector.

2.B.1.6. Total Force Officers

2.B.1.6.1. The 21R career field includes logisticians from the Active Component and the Air Reserve Component (i.e., Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard).

2.B.1.6.2. Officers from each component should familiarize themselves with the others’ capabilities and expect to interface with them throughout their careers.

2.B.1.7. Officer Professional Development (OPD)

2.B.1.7.1. OPD continues throughout an individual career and consists of developmental education, graduate education, professional continuing education, professional registration and credentialing, and less formal engagement with mentors and coaches.

2.B.1.7.2. Officers should engage with their supervisors and commanders to plug in with the OPD program running in their respective units.

https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/14396/kw/AAD%20Speed https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/12973 https://myvector.us.af.mil/myvector/Talentmarketplace/Home/Index/10

2.B.1.8. Developmental Education (DE)

2.B.1.8.1. DE is categorized into Primary (PDE), Intermediate (IDE), and Senior Developmental Education (SDE); it is collectively referred to as PME.

2.B.1.8.2. IDE and SDE in-residence are highly selective programs; therefore, if not selected to attend DE in-residence, officers need to complete the appropriate level of DE by Distance Learning for promotion considerations.

2.B.1.8.3. DE should be completed at the officer's earliest opportunity to further their doctrinal development and remain competitive for future leadership opportunities.

2.B.1.8.4. Officers should routinely check the Officer DE and Special Programs MyPers site to stay informed on available programs, eligibility requirements, etc.:

https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13091/kw/developmental%20education/p/9.

2.B.1.9. 21R Development Team (DT)

2.B.1.9.1. The DT is chartered to meet twice per year to provide human capital development, guidance, and direction to 21R officers.

2.B.1.9.2. DTs are responsible for vectoring the right logistician to the right type of job at the right time, mutually benefitting the Air Force and the individual officer.

2.B.1.9.3. For a complete description of the DT, see AFI 36-2670, Total Force Development.

2.B.1.10. Mentorship

2.B.1.10.1. The Air Force broadly defines mentorship as a type of professional relationship. A person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person's development to ultimately achieve mission success and personal goals. A mentorship program only succeeds and produces well-rounded and competent future leaders if the organization truly values it as an integral cornerstone of human capital development.

2.B.1.10.2. The LRO career field will ensure mentorship is available for all officers across each rank, with a people-first approach centered on integrity and driven by artful human connection.

The three connected goals of mentorship are to cultivate officer well-being, master core occupational competencies, and develop shared understanding through career field cohesion and pride.

2.B.1.11. Strategic Communications. The “21R / LRO - Logistics Readiness Officer” MyPers page, https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13757 provides the latest LRO strategic communications, publications, and messaging.

2.C.1. Introduction

2.C.1.1. Specialty Training Standards for LROs are translated through the attainment of the core occupational competencies. AFH 36-2647, Competency Modeling, defines a competency as "an observable, measurable pattern of behaviors, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics needed to perform successfully on the job."

Section C – Competency-based Training https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13091/kw/developmental%20education/p/9

2.C.1.2. Competencies enable Airmen to critically think, enabling effective decision-making versus task-based and time-bound work activities. The competency methodology enhances logistics proficiencies, which will ultimately contribute to the overall success of the Air Force.

2.C.2. Competency Structure: There are four core competencies that are further defined by sub-competencies. Refer to Table 1, LRO Occupational Competencies.

2.C.3. Proficiency Levels:

2.C.3.1. An officer develops increasing proficiency levels through a combination of education, training, and experience throughout career progression. To earn a level of proficiency for one of the four competencies, each sub-competency must be achieved at that level (e.g., to earn Distribution Management competency at the basic level, observable behaviors must be adjudicated for transportation management, surface transportation, and air transportation).

2.C.3.2. Proficiency is measured in four levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. The criteria below are used to determine the level of proficiency attained for each competency through observable behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

2.C.3.2.1. Basic: The officer comprehends and performs the basic order of LRO requirements but requires guidance and supervision to minimize errors and ensure successful accomplishment. The skills learned at this proficiency are at a foundational knowledge level.

Impacts at the tactical level (i.e., Flight/Work Center).

2.C.3.2.2. Intermediate: The officer exercises and applies the foundational logistics knowledge and demonstrates the ability to perform most LRO requirements with limited guidance and supervision. The officer has increased effectiveness in a dynamic work environment. Impacts at the tactical and operational level (i.e., Squadron).

Table 1: LRO Occupational Competencies

2.C.3.2.3. Advanced: The officer has the requisite understanding of logistics and combat support to enable mission effectiveness. The officer requires minimal oversight and produces sound CJLE decision-making. Impacts at the operational and strategic level (i.e., Group/Wing/Numbered Air Force - NAF/Major Command - MAJCOM/Joint).

2.C.3.2.4. Expert: The officer consistently and efficiently performs in the logistics arena with no oversight or guidance. At this level, the LRO can create and synthesize solutions for logistics readiness requirements beyond the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. This is often achieved with breadth and depth of experience throughout a career. Impacts at the strategic level (i.e., Headquarters Air Force - HAF/Joint).

2.C.4. Responsibilities

2.C.4.1. General: 21R officers use occupational competencies to deliver logistics capabilities.

Deliberate development of LROs is essential for sustaining current and future operations.

Development occurs through the combination of education, training, and experience as described in this plan. Implementation of all three elements across an entire career is key in developing 21R officers to meet Air Force operational needs.

2.C.4.2. 21R Officers should use the 21R occupational competencies to assess their level of proficiency for each competency and pursue education, training, and experiences throughout their career to attain the highest level of proficiency possible. This assessment will be captured through observable and measurable behaviors. Any gaps between expected and actual proficiency levels should be used as a discussion tool with supervisors and mentors to target growth and development opportunities.

2.C.4.3. Supervisors will ensure 21R officers are focused on individual development plans to attain the highest level of proficiency possible in each competency. Given different career paths and job opportunities, many officers will develop competencies faster or slower than expected.

Mentorship and advice should focus on growing competencies essential to the current assignment, followed by competencies crucial to the next developmental assignment.

2.C.4.4. Commanders and raters will ensure officers track their development through an IDP.

Commanders and supervisors will adjudicate observable behaviors for each competency at their discretion. An adaptable template to evaluate OJT Performance/Discussion associated with observable behaviors and competencies can be found on the 21R MyPers site (not required to use, just an additional resource for commanders and supervisors to utilize when evaluating LRO observable behaviors).

2.C.5. Using the 21R Officer Occupational Competencies

2.C.5.1. Through individual assessment of each 21R competency and sub-competency, an officer should determine the required skills they need to develop in their career. The structure of the competencies allows an officer and the supervisor to look at the overall areas that are lacking and correlate to education, training, and experience to capture the observable behavior for adjudication. An officer can look at the 21R competencies, proficiency levels, and associated observable behaviors and determine if they lack in any of the overall areas. If an officer determines they lack proficiency in a particular area, many steps can be taken to rectify it. For example, a base-level officer with no experience in Leadership: Budget could take an AFIT Budgeting Basics course and then seek a responsibility in the Squadron to become proficient in the competency.

2.C.5.2. The competency list and associated observable behaviors will reside on the “21R / LRO

– Logistics Readiness Officer” MyPers site: https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13757.

Having these competency-based training documents live externally of the CFETP will allow for flexibility and agility in making changes, improvements, and enhancements to the overall behaviors and proficiency requirements.

2.C.5.3. The competency list and associated observable behaviors are the 21R training tools for supervisors and commanders to develop their officers properly. Commanders and supervisors have intimate knowledge of specific jobs and opportunities that officers will need to meet the observable behavior requirements by proficiency level. These discussions may include the timing of particular courses or opportunities.

2.C.5.4. Adjudication of observable behaviors is a supervisor or commander's responsibility.

Supervisors or commanders must follow 21R career field guidelines and parameters when adjudicating observable behaviors in line with an LRO’s developmental progress. 21R occupational competencies cannot be verified or validated without appropriate confirmation of achieved observable behaviors. It is recommended for supervisors or commanders to utilize a standard approach to measure if their LROs have earned a particular occupational competency through an observable behavior. A standardized template has been developed and published on the “21R / LRO – Logistics Readiness Officer” MyPers site:

https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13757.

2.D.1. CTS elements

2.D.1.1. The CTS elements outline and define tasks in accordance with 21R occupational competencies that will be taught at the Basic and Intermediate courses at the Air Force Logistics Officer School (AFLOS).

2.D.1.2. References to these documents are available on the “21R / LRO – Logistics Readiness Officer” MyPers site: https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13757.

2.E.1. Formal Education and Training Courses

2.E.1.1. The courses listed in Table 2, LRO Education and Training, are recommended for LROs to take or attend at the appropriate levels annotated.

2.E.1.2. Due to funding limitations, some courses may not be available every year. Additionally, this list is not all-inclusive. The individual LRO and the supervisor or commander can seek additional education and training opportunities to achieve proficiency levels for the 21R occupational competencies.

2.E.1.3. Refer to AFIT’s School of Systems and Logistics web page, https://www.afit.edu/ls/catalog.cfm for additional competency-focused courses.

2.E.1.4. These courses should be taken at the earliest opportunity to attain higher proficiency levels in the 21R occupational competencies.

Section E - Training Course Index

Section D – Course Training Standard (CTS) https://www.afit.edu/ls/catalog.cfm

Course for New 21R Officers Mandatory LROC Air Force LRO Basic Course (Tactical)

Recommended Courses for 21R Officers (Job Specific) IDOC Installation Deployment Officer Course (Tactical) APOC Aerial Port Operations Course (Tactical) PLMC Petroleum Logistics Management Course (Tactical)

LOG 099 Fundamentals of Logistics (Tactical) LOG 199 Introduction to Air Force Logistics (Tactical)

ASPC Aircraft Sortie Production Course (Tactical) DAS 101 Introduction to Data Analytics (Tactical) CWPC Contingency Wartime Planners Course (Tactical/Operational) PATM Principles of Air Transportation Management (Tactical/Operational) ILROC Intermediate Logistics Readiness Officer Course (Tactical/Operational)

LOG 299 Combat Logistics (Tactical/Operational) DAS 201 Fundamentals of Data Analytics (Tactical/Operational) TOC 101 Theory of Constraints I (Tactical/Operational) TOC 201 Theory of Constraints II (Tactical/Operational)

JLC Joint Logistics Course (Operational) GSCEDP Global Supply Chain Executive Development Program (Operational) ALROC Advanced Logistics Readiness Officer Course (Operational/Strategic) JAOPC Joint Air Operations Planning Course (Operational/Strategic)

LOGTECH

Advanced

LOGTECH Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology (Strategic)

LOG 399 Strategic Logistics Management (Strategic) ELC Enterprise Logistics Course (Strategic)

LRO Squadron Commander (21R SQ/CC) Mandatory

LRO Sq/CC LRO Commander Prep Course (Tactical/Operational)

Mandatory MAJCOM Sq/CC Orientation (Tactical/Operational) LDC Leader Development Course (Tactical/Operational)

2.E.2. Air Force LRO Basic Course (LROC): Students will complete one of two pre-requisite/Logistics Officer Orientation Program (LOOP) courses before entrance into the resident LROC course at Sheppard AFB. Option 1) 60-day Distance Learning pre-requisite conducted TDY-in-place (Active Component required; Air Reserve Component optional) or option 2) 10-training day pre-requisite conducted at Sheppard AFB (Air Reserve Component;

International officers). Both pre-requisite courses accomplish 21R orientation and build a basic understanding and foundation of home unit processes and supported missions which will be leveraged in the residence course.

2.E.3. Continuous Learning Points (CLPs): Regular participation in ongoing learning activities and programs enhances the skills and competencies of the 21R officer corps, which ultimately affords each officer opportunities for professional growth and improves the quality of logistics readiness support. The intent is for the 21R officer corps ever to be growing as officers and leaders through education. Additionally, CLPs are required to earn the senior and master LRO

Table 2: LRO Education and Training Courses badges (see page 21 and 22 respectively). A 21R officer should discuss training and education opportunities with their supervisor or commander to ensure it meets the intent of CLP accumulation in accordance with 21R occupational competencies.

2.F.1. The IDP

2.F.1.1. An IDP is the foundation of the career partnership between the 21R officer and the supervisor or commander. It is a time-bound plan designed to meet particular short- and long-term goals for career development. The IDP is a method of planned training and experience used to develop necessary 21R occupational competencies. It is a framework to identify the strengths and developmental needs of an officer and align them with the organization's goals. It is an individually tailored action plan that outlines developmental objectives with the activities to achieve agreed-upon objectives. The IDP allows both the 21R officer and the supervisor to set objectives that will assist the LRO with making job and career-related progress. The IDP provides an opportunity to collaborate and document potential job and career goals and track progress, as needed. The 21R officer can provide information and receive feedback so that realistic goals and competency tracking can be established.

2.F.1.2. The purpose of the IDP is to foster job and career goal and progression discussions between the 21R officer and the supervisor or commander and ensure LRO education, training, and career development efforts are strategically aligned with the 21R occupational competencies. All 21Rs will create, utilize, and keep an up-to-date, supervisor-approved IDP.

2.F.1.3. An IDP is not a binding contract. While every effort should be made by both the 21R officer and the supervisor or commander to adhere to the plan, circumstances may require periodic modifications. Unexpected situations can cause some planned training and development efforts to be updated or canceled. Completing an IDP does not imply that a 21R officer will receive career advancement; it is intended to facilitate employee growth in their current position while preparing them for future opportunities.

2.F.1.4. The IDP Planning Process

2.F.1.4.1. The IDP involves a seven-step process that requires continuous two-way communication between the 21R officer and the supervisor or commander.

2.F.1.4.1.1. Step One: Identify short-term goals (one year or less) and long-term goals (two to five years). Identifying career goals is a personal decision. Goals should be realistic and attainable and imply some work and challenge, but they should not be set so high that they are practically unattainable. In preparing goal statements, be as specific as possible.

Section F – Individual Development Plan (IDP) and Ribbon Chart

Figure 4: LRO IDP Example

2.F.1.4.1.2. Step Two: Identify required 21R occupational competencies and associated observable behaviors. All required training and development must be included on the IDP.

2.F.1.4.1.3. Step Three: Determine developmental opportunities and objectives. Developmental opportunities can be defined as (1) Critical 21R occupational competencies needed to be developed to improve work performance. (2) Talents that the 21R officer would like to use more and that the unit or organization needs for effective performance. (3) Competencies the 21R officer needs to develop to reach their short and long-term career goals.

2.F.1.4.1.4. Step Four: Explore developmental options and select activities. Generally, this step is easy to complete once the developmental opportunity has been identified. There are many different types of developmental activities; formal training is only one option. See Part III Section B (The OJT Playbook) for various types of developmental possibilities.

2.F.1.4.1.5. Step Five: Develop/review IDP with the supervisor or commander. Preparing an IDP is the foundation of a career development partnership between the 21R officer and the supervisor or commander. The 21R officer will complete the IDP and then schedule formal development discussions with their supervisor or commander.

2.F.1.4.1.6. Step Six: Take action. Once the 21R officer and supervisor or commander agree on the IDP content, they now have established the foundation for the LRO’s development. The 21R officer and the supervisor or commander will take action and complete the activities agreed upon to adjudicate observable behaviors in accordance with 21R competency requirements or provide opportunities to achieve 21R officer goals.

2.F.1.4.1.7. Step Seven: Monitor progress. The IDP process is an ongoing, never-ending process of growth and development. The 21R officer and the supervisor or commander will need to periodically reevaluate where the LRO is developmentally. The IDP should be reviewed/revised whenever the 21R officer's duties or responsibilities change due to reassignment or promotion.

2.F.1.5. The 21R IDP Format

2.F.1.5.1. The 21R IDP example document with preferred formatting is located on the “21R / LRO – Logistics Readiness Officer” MyPers site at the following link:

https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13757.

2.F.1.5.2. It is not mandatory to utilize this version, as it is up to each 21R officer to develop their own plan in accordance with the process outlined in the CFETP. Note: The IDP will eventually reside on MyVector once fully developed on the web application.

2.F.2. The Ribbon Chart

2.F.2.1. A ribbon chart is a visual tool that allows 21R officers to take a proactive approach to manage their careers. The ribbon chart summarizes a personalized plan that includes a chronological view of assignment preferences, promotion eligibility windows, developmental milestones, and other critical information allowing individuals to piece together their desired career plans following functional plans and personal desires. The Ribbon Chart presents one’s career progression in a logical, meaningful way to facilitate mentorship and coaching.

2.F.2.2. The ribbon chart should capture preferred and recommended opportunities, including professional and personal circumstances, events, and conditions to help create a cohesive plan outlining specific intentions for development. The ribbon chart should be utilized as a supplemental document to the IDP and the 21R officer's overall record of performance.

2.F.2.3. The 21R Ribbon Chart Format

2.F.2.3.1. The 21R ribbon chart example document with preferred formatting is located on the “21R / LRO – Logistics Readiness Officer” MyPers site:

https://mypers.af.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/13757.

2.F.2.3.2. It is not mandatory to utilize this version, as it is up to each 21R officer to develop their ribbon chart to tell their story. Note: The Ribbon Chart will eventually reside on MyVector once fully developed on the web application.

2.G.1. The 21R3 Certification.

2.G.1.1. In accordance with the AFOCD, the following are mandatory for 21R3 upgrade and certification:

2.G.1.1.1. Attend and graduate from the LRO Basic Course (LROC)

2.G.1.1.2. 36-48 months experience. Concurrent earning of the Logistics Planning, Supply Management, and Distribution Management is prohibited. The only competency that can be achieved concurrently with the others is the Leadership competency (Note: if filling a non-21R position at base level, the only competency that is possible to achieve is the Leadership competency).

2.G.1.1.3. Three of four 21R occupational competencies must be achieved at the Basic proficiency level (Note: the Leadership competency is mandatory of the three selected). To earn a competency, each sub-competency must be achieved at the appropriate proficiency level. Exceptions may be allowed depending on the type of unit and roles and responsibilities of an officer (i.e., Deployment and Distribution Flight Commander, who also acts as the Installation

Section G – 21R3 Qualification and Senior/Master Badge Requirements

Figure 5: LRO Ribbon Chart Example

Deployment Officer). The 21R Force Development office must clear these exceptions.

2.G.1.2. Caveats and additional considerations:

2.G.1.2.1. If a new 21R officer is gained to a SCOS, APS, or an AMS, it is highly encouraged to local Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) at or near the halfway point of the first assignment to other local Logistics Readiness units to enable additional competency development. These local PCA actions must be approved at the Sq/CC level with AFPC's 21R Talent Management Team (TMT) oversight.

2.G.1.2.2. If a member is pulled from traditional 21R duties in their first duty assignment, the Sq/CC should request an additional year at the first duty assignment through the AFPC 21R

TMT.

2.G.1.2.3. If a member is tasked with a deployment during their first duty assignment, account for contingency workload against appropriate occupational competencies and behaviors.

2.G.1.2.4. Career broadening is not authorized for 21R officers unless the 21R3 is earned.

2.G.1.2.5. Exceptions to the experience requirement of 36-48 months are approved at the Career Field Manager (CFM) level (or designated representative) and managed by 21R Force Development. Example: Prior-enlisted 2G quickly was awarded the Logistics Planning competency at the Basic Level within four months of working in the Logistics Plans shop (adjudicated by the supervisor or commander through the IDP process).

2.G.2. The Senior LRO Badge Certification.

2.G.2.1. In accordance with the AFOCD, the following are mandatory for Senior Badge upgrade and certification:

2.G.2.1.1. Fully Qualified 21R3 in accordance with paragraph 2.G.1. requirements.

2.G.2.1.2. Seven years minimum as a 21R officer in the Air Force (Note: time spent outside of traditional Logistics Readiness positions will count towards time as long as the officer’s core ID is 21R).

2.G.2.1.3. The final competency is earned at the Basic proficiency level (four of four earned).

2.G.2.1.4. At least two competencies must be earned at the Intermediate proficiency level (21R officer and supervisor or commander can choose which to achieve).

2.G.2.1.5. A minimum of 200 CLPs must be earned.

2.G.2.1.5.1. One CLP = one hour of training/instruction/education (either in-person or online).

2.G.2.1.5.2. Training/instruction/education must be DoD-approved and aligned with 21R occupational competencies (exception: civilian training/instruction/education can count as long as it is aligned with 21R occupational competencies).

2.G.2.1.5.3. PME (i.e., SOS, ACSC, sister service-equivalents, etc.) does not count towards CLP requirements.

2.G.2.1.5.4. Individuals will track CLP completion utilizing the IDP and/or MyVector self-reporting and verified and validated by the supervisor or commander.

2.G.3. The Master LRO Badge Certification.

2.G.3.1. In accordance with the AFOCD, the following are mandatory for Master Badge upgrade and certification:

2.G.3.1.1. Fully Qualified 21R3 in accordance with paragraph 2.G.1. requirements.

2.G.3.1.2. Earned the Senior Badge.

2.G.3.1.3. 15 years minimum as a 21R officer in the Air Force (Note: time spent outside of traditional Logistics Readiness positions will count towards time as long as the officer’s core ID is 21R).

2.G.3.1.4. At least one competency must be earned at the Advanced proficiency level (21R officer and supervisor or commander can choose which to achieve).

2.G.3.1.5. A minimum of 200 CLPs must be earned beyond the original 200 points earned for the senior badge requirement.

2.G.3.1.5.1. One CLP = one hour of training/instruction/education (either in-person or online).

2.G.3.1.5.2. Training/instruction/education must be DoD-approved and aligned with 21R occupational competencies (exception: civilian training/instruction/education can count as long as it is aligned with 21R occupational competencies).

2.G.3.1.5.3. PME (i.e., Squadron Officer School - SOS, Air Command and Staff College - ACSC, sister service-equivalents, etc.) does not count towards CLP requirements.

2.G.3.1.5.4. Individuals will track CLP completion utilizing the IDP and/or MyVector self-reporting and verified and validated by the supervisor or commander.

3.A.1. The 21R Multi-path Framework Concept.

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