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The 9th Security Forces Squadron is always looking for ways to evolve and provide Beale with better security, and as a way to do so the unit went from running 12-hour shifts to eight hour shifts.
“Sustaining eights is a huge thing we look at as leadership to make sure we are providing our Airmen with the best quality of life we can give them,” said Master Sgt. Scott Downing, 9th SFS flight chief. “A 12-hour shift for us works out to be a 14- or 15-hour shift.”
Since the shift change there has been an increase in morale across the squadron according to Downing and Staff Sgt. Ronnie Moore, 9th SFS flight chief.
“A lot of the Airmen like going from 12s to eights simply because it gives them more off time with their family after the duty day,” said Moore.
In addition to increasing morale, Downing believes it has caused a more robust security presence.
“I believe it has increased the base security,” said Downing. “The more hours they work the less they are going to be able to focus, so if we can cut some of the hours back we get more time where they are vigilant and doing their job effectively.”
Beyond the anecdotal evidence, there has also been an increase in career development course scores and a decrease in physical fitness test failure, which translates to the day-to-day job.
“For us it is not just about showing up to work. We have proficiency firing, training we have to conduct, and PT,” said Downing. “With the extra rest we are more focused and driven to excel.”
| Date Taken: | 01.31.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 01.31.2019 17:08 |
| Story ID: | 309051 |
| Location: | BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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