Commanding an Air Force Squadron in the Twenty-First Century: A Practical Guide of Tips and Techniques for Today's Squadron Commander

Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 2
Copyright......Page 3
Dedication......Page 4
Contents......Page 6
Foreword......Page 8
About the Author......Page 10
Preface......Page 12
Introduction......Page 16
Before Taking Over......Page 19
The Art of Command......Page 34
The First Three Months (When the Honeymoon’s Over!)......Page 35
Notes......Page 56
Lessons of Leadership in Action......Page 59
Command Relationships......Page 62
Building Unit Cohesion and Morale......Page 67
Formal Inspections......Page 72
Notes......Page 79
Welcome......Page 81
Key Personnel......Page 84
Counseling......Page 101
Recognition Programs......Page 102
Personnel Decisions......Page 104
Ceremonies......Page 107
Roles of Spouses and Families......Page 116
Notes......Page 120
Commander’s Call......Page 123
Squadron Meetings......Page 127
Routine Paperwork......Page 137
Officer/Enlisted Performance Reports......Page 142
Open Door (or Screen Door) Policies......Page 144
E-mail......Page 146
Notes......Page 148
The Good......Page 149
The Bad: Learning How to Use Your Authority......Page 157
The Ugly: Times of Crises......Page 165
Notes......Page 172
Honorary Squadron Commander Programs......Page 175
Closing Down a Squadron......Page 176
Money Management......Page 178
Dorm Inspections......Page 180
US Government Travel Card......Page 182
Notes......Page 184
Finishing the Job and Leaving in Style......Page 185
Change of Command Ceremony......Page 190
Notes......Page 192
Glossary......Page 193
Index......Page 195