Tracy C McCausland

This report considers the U. S. Air Force definition of professionalism--"A personal commitment and loyalty to Air Force standards and expectations framed within an environment of shared trust, guided by Air Force Core Values"--as a starting point to address the question: What can the Air Force do to increase the professionalism of its personnel?

This study identifies psychological constructs associated with intellect, presence, and character attributes specified in the Army Leader Requirements Model. The report reviews research evidence for the extent to which key constructs can be developed through training and education, or reflect more stable characteristics. It also identifies established measures of these constructs to support the Army's leader development and training efforts.

This report provides a preliminary evaluation effort of the implementation of the physical tests and standards being adopted by the U. S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party and Air Liaison Officer career fields. This work provides the foundation for ongoing review and evaluation of fitness tests and standards.

The Air Force's special operations and combat support specialties in the enlisted force are among the highest in demand by the service yet have persistently high rates of attrition in initial skills training. This report addresses challenges for implementing new approaches to these high-demand, high-attrition specialties' recruiting, screening, and development processes, and takes a holistic approach to identifying methods to fill process gaps.

Civilian employers may not appreciate the full value veterans can bring to their organizations, because military and civilian workplace cultures and languages can seem radically different from one another. This report describes a methodology for describing the nontechnical skills developed through military training, education, and on-the-job experiences in civilian terms.