HAF A1 Roadshow visits MacDill

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  • By by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.
  • 6th Air Mobility Wing public affairs
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  The enlisted evaluations and promotions systems revision process has been one of the biggest topics in the Air Force in 2015. To inform personnel of the impending changes, as well as clear up any confusion, Brig. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Manpower, Personnel and Services director, and key personnel visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida to give a one-time brief on July 9, 2015.

Three teams have each been assigned a region and are scheduled to visit every major Air Force installation and present one-time briefings in their respective region.

At MacDill, three different scripted briefs were given throughout the duty day to allow most of the members of Team MacDill to receive important information and ask questions about enlisted performance reports, the rating process, and the gradual reduction of time-in-grade and time-in-service among other topics.

"We're excited to be able to present this information to you," said Col. Archibald Bruns, Air Force Personnel Center director of personnel services. "The briefings are scripted because we want to make sure to maintain consistency in the information we provide."

Following the opening remarks given by Bruns, the briefing was led by Chief Master Sgt. Jeffory Gabrelcik, Force Enhancement and Development Policy chief.  Gabrelcik proceeded to break down revisions to the rating process, enlisted evaluation system, and Weighted Airman Promotion System.

"Commanders will now play an integral part in selecting Airmen to promote to the next grade," said Gabrelcik.

During the briefing, Airmen in attendance were advised to take notes so that they could better understand the information presented and take it back to discuss in their own respective duty sections.

"We want you to build from this as we move forward," said Bruns. "Take this information and view it from a holistic perspective--as a supervisor, subordinate, and peer."

Following the briefing, the floor was opened for a question and answer session with the team members. Airmen were given the opportunity to ask any questions about the current changes and anything else forthcoming.

"Your input, questions and concerns are important to us," said Bruns.

Before concluding the briefing, closing remarks were given by some of the team members.

"It is important for us as United States Air Force Airmen to be proficient at our jobs," said Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, Air Combat Command command chief. "Do your job and do it well, and trust that your commanders and raters will recognize and rate you properly for it."