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| Summary |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Abbreviations |
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Project Origin and Objectives |
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2 | (1) |
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Characteristics of Air Force Squadrons |
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3 | (2) |
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Making the Analysis Manageable |
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5 | (1) |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (2) |
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Organization of This Report |
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9 | (1) |
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2 Squadron Commander Responsibilities |
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10 | (9) |
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10 | (1) |
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General Responsibilities in Air Force Instructions |
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10 | (1) |
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Inspection-Related Responsibilities |
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Additional Duties and Ancillary Training |
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11 | (2) |
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Commander Perceptions of Responsibilities |
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13 | (1) |
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Most Important Responsibilities |
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13 | (1) |
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Responsibilities That Require Most Time |
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14 | (1) |
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Prioritization of Responsibilities |
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15 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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Elements That Interfere with Squadron's Ability to Perform Its Mission |
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16 | (1) |
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Commander Recommendations for Aspects to Change |
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17 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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3 Squadron Commander Preparation |
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19 | (15) |
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19 | (2) |
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Formal Course Preparation for Squadron Commanders |
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21 | (1) |
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Squadron Commander Courses |
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21 | (2) |
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Professional Military Education |
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23 | (1) |
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Commander Perceptions of Preparation |
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23 | (1) |
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Understanding of and Preparation for Squadron Commander Responsibilities |
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24 | (2) |
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26 | (1) |
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Perceptions of Previous Training |
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26 | (3) |
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Utility of Additional Training |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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Squadron Commander Previous Experience |
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31 | (1) |
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Commander Recommendations for Preparation |
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32 | (1) |
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33 | (1) |
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4 Squadron and Squadron Commander Resources |
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Resourcing Information Within Databases |
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34 | (1) |
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Personnel: Assigned versus Authorized |
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35 | (1) |
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Funding: Requested and Approved |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (1) |
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Assessing Have and Have-Not Squadrons |
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37 | (2) |
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Commander Perceptions of Manning and Resourcing |
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39 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (2) |
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Squadron Perceptions of Underresourcing |
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42 | (1) |
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Commander Support Staff Increases |
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42 | (1) |
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Commander Recommendations for Resource Provision |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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5 Summary and Recommendations |
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45 | (5) |
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Squadron Commander Responsibilities |
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45 | (1) |
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45 | (2) |
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Squadron Commander Preparation |
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47 | (1) |
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47 | (2) |
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Squadron and Squadron Commander Resources |
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49 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
| Conclusion |
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| Appendix A Materials and Methods for Commander Interviews |
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51 | (3) |
| Appendix B Additional Duties |
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54 | (3) |
| Appendix C Ancillary Training |
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57 | (3) |
| Appendix D Squadron Commander Courses |
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60 | (14) |
| Appendix E Data Related to Squadron Resources |
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74 | (6) |
| References |
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