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AREA 435 TRAINING MEETING 2011

Maj Pat ‘Rico’ ReidAdmissions Liaison Officer, S TX

Man’s flight through life is sustained by the

power of his knowledge

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Overview

Interview4060Thoughts from USAFA

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Why interview?

Selection Panel’s “Eyes and Ears”Required per AFI 36-22494060Potential

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Relevance of ALO rating? In 2007, a study was conducted by cadets at USAFA.

The Ops Research Dept conducted a study to analyze the correlation between success at USAFA and the ALO 4060 evaluation. They did statistical analysis to see if cadets who performed well throughout their four years at USAFA had received higher ALO ratings. Cadets who received a higher ALO score were less likely to be involuntarily discharged during their time at USAFA. The results reinforced the value of the 4060.

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AFROTC Differences ALO may be asked to conduct PAS or detachment officer, however… Narrative limit (33 lines), ht/wt Don’t forget to discuss

AFROTC AFROTC Form 35 (law enforcement) AFROTC Form 23 (drug use) Forms at: www.southtexasalo.org under “Forms

Page”

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Preparation Millennials usafa.af.mil academyadmissions.com Facebook Call AND email on initial contact Review

Resume LOR’s Transcript ALOWEB status

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Talk with current cadets Issues, rumors, etc

Review FAQ’s Let them know what to expect

AIR Leadership Personal qualities Physical fitness and appearance Motivation/commitment to USAF “Potential” versus “Arrived”

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Initial meeting with parents Familiar with military? Selection process, websites, timetable, support

10 essential messages

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Conduct the Interview FEAR, RIDICULE, SARCASM Make them feel at ease

Sincere interest, withhold bias, effective listener Environment

Starbucks, hotel lobby, HEB, School, JROTC Combine with school visit

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Note sheet? Template? Avoid ‘yes’ and ‘no’ questions

LISTEN Active listener, take notes (briefed)

OBSERVE Use verbal/non-verbal info for possible follow up

TAKE NOTES Record key words, remember AIR

USE RESUME Record the ‘so what’ of the activity, or elaborate

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Final Interview Thoughts AFROTC items briefed, forms complete Scholarships

Type 1, 2, 7 Explain future actions CFA Nominations Good vibes Competitive?

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Updates Parents are not applying Review info and complete 4060 Counselors, teachers, coach

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4060 First thing USAFA Selection Panel sees Assurance of Privacy

Privacy act of 1974 Never shown to candidate, parents, congressman

Not interested? Pressure from parents? Conduct interview Mark 4060 ‘no longer interested’ Comments in comment box explaining situation

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Over time, ALO gains accurate picture Counsel (email, phone, in person) Trust your instincts!

When assigned, update ALOWEB Never the last item! Proofread AIR into meaningful bullets If hard to read, hurts candidate

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LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL Family background, home situation Challenges overcome Don’t just list positions

Significant achievements, impact ‘Tips Block’

Exists to assist ALO Candidate’s core values In sync with AF core values Integrity, Service Before Self, Excellence

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4060 Final Thoughts Bullets must support numerical ratings Serious obstacles / Disadvantages AIR – Action, Impact, Result CHARACTER POTENTIAL

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USAFA Counselors

Thoughts from ‘The Hill’ Special circumstances / language skills WRITING SAMPLE

Not just a square to fill Their voice 3 questions with multiple parts #3, challenge or ethical dilemma NOT how they lost big game and had to recover

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USAFA Counselors (cont’d)

Update continually Put in writing and signed off by ALO or school Nothing is insignificant

Encourage candidates to take charge Who is motivated?

Email is their friend Gloria.otwell@usafa.edu Crista.hill@usafa.edu

‘Yes’ under arrest status Don’t panic

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Regional Director

LT’s input 4060 deadline

Concern is when it delays a great candidate Mentoring, due date Communicate

Ratings very high or low – support No need for poetry

Anything negative – “quotes” “Oh yeah, and I kind of run the fellowship of Christian

Athletes – yeah, we do $%@ like Christians do…”

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Regional Director (cont’d)

560-570 Location sensitive “Scoring for Effect” coming soon!

Finally, Sincere thanks to everyone.

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SUMMARY

Interview Required, 4060, POTENTIAL versus ARRIVED

4060 First thing the selection panel sees Bullets support ratings Not the last thing to complete package

ALOHA !

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