Command chief master sergeant screening board convenes

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WASHINGTON (AFNS) --  The command chief master sergeant screening board for calendar year 2009 recently selected 200 candidates out of a field of 740 eligible chief master sergeants to fill 80 expected requirements.

A significant change in this year's selection process was the "all-in" concept approved by the Air Force chief of staff and CORONA South. 

In the past, only volunteers were considered for command chief master sergeant duty, and last year just 105 chiefs applied for board consideration.

"The revised process allows senior raters to recommend their best qualified for CCM duty regardless of volunteer status," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel. "It also ensures commanders are provided with a viable and broad slate of candidates to select from."

Maj. Gen. Kip L. Self, the Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, served as the board president and board members included two general officers, the chief master sergeant of the Air Force and three command chiefs from major commands.

General Self emphasized the importance of senior raters focusing on chiefs who are viable candidates to serve as command chiefs for the upcoming year since candidates remain on the list for only one year. He also acknowledged the importance of the senior rater "push-notes" in the consideration process which were recommended but not mandatory.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy added that each chief was considered based on the value of their record and there was no single developmental path for selection.

"The list is diverse of background, experience levels, time-in-service and Air Force specialty, to include those with joint and special duty experience," Chief Roy said. "This list will ensure commanders have a strong and broad group of chiefs to select from."

Selected candidates will be provided the opportunity to attend command chief master sergeant orientation. This will provide expectation management and further enhance the development of chief master sergeants.

The candidates' list along with board feedback is posted on the Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Management Office at: https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/ep/globalTab.do?channelPageId=-2111477.