WEBVTT 00:04.465 --> 00:07.132 (tone sounding) 00:08.944 --> 00:11.010 - So my role as the community support coordinator 00:11.010 --> 00:13.060 in implementing this tactical pause is really 00:13.060 --> 00:17.010 a premier position of advisement and support 00:17.010 --> 00:20.320 so helping those commanders that want to make it their own, 00:20.320 --> 00:22.050 how can they do that effectively 00:22.050 --> 00:24.250 while also providing resources to make sure 00:24.250 --> 00:26.270 there are support systems in place 00:26.270 --> 00:27.550 during these small groups. 00:27.550 --> 00:29.280 So with their resume to tactical pause 00:29.280 --> 00:31.870 they really looked at implementing it right now 00:31.870 --> 00:33.754 because we have seen such an increase in 00:33.754 --> 00:36.700 suicide rates across the total force, the Air Force. 00:36.700 --> 00:38.150 So this year to date we've already had 00:38.150 --> 00:41.260 78 completed suicides, which is 00:41.260 --> 00:43.080 far more than we had the years prior 00:43.080 --> 00:45.110 and so we're really looking at 00:45.110 --> 00:47.270 we have to do something effective 00:47.270 --> 00:48.620 rather than just doing something 00:48.620 --> 00:50.490 we have to do something that changes the culture 00:50.490 --> 00:52.860 around the conversations that we're trying to have, 00:52.860 --> 00:54.980 removing those stigmas and barriers to 00:54.980 --> 00:56.930 seeking help and those kinds of things. 00:56.930 --> 00:58.890 So what will happen, each squadron will hold 00:58.890 --> 01:01.031 their kickoff event that kinda talks about why 01:01.031 --> 01:03.340 this is we're doing what we're doing, 01:03.340 --> 01:04.920 then there will be multiple small group 01:04.920 --> 01:07.290 facilitations that will take place. 01:07.290 --> 01:10.520 They give Airmen big A, an opportunity to provide 01:10.520 --> 01:13.020 open and honest feedback on risk factors, 01:13.020 --> 01:16.210 challenges, anything that they need, feedback, 01:16.210 --> 01:18.500 to provide feedback for in an open forum, 01:18.500 --> 01:20.720 this is the opportunity to do that, 01:20.720 --> 01:23.470 while also being able to improve that 01:23.470 --> 01:25.110 connectivity within the squadrons, 01:25.110 --> 01:27.080 increase that unit cohesion in building 01:27.080 --> 01:28.830 trust to the peer to peer level, 01:28.830 --> 01:30.970 as well as within the chains of command. 01:30.970 --> 01:33.440 This is not a training, it is intended to be 01:33.440 --> 01:35.640 an open dialogue conversation. 01:35.640 --> 01:37.930 If you don't feel that you have the ability 01:37.930 --> 01:39.560 to participate in the conversation, 01:39.560 --> 01:41.400 you as an individual have the opportunity 01:41.400 --> 01:43.740 to submit your feedback anonymously as well. 01:43.740 --> 01:45.290 So your voice can still be heard. 01:45.290 --> 01:47.785 So if you are aware of challenges that 01:47.785 --> 01:49.670 are gonna be brought up, we can 01:49.670 --> 01:52.270 have resources available there in person 01:52.270 --> 01:53.990 so that you have those direct links 01:53.990 --> 01:56.280 between a challenge that's arisen and here's 01:56.280 --> 01:57.820 the solution that can be presented. 01:57.820 --> 02:00.090 So it's really, the coordination piece 02:00.090 --> 02:01.580 is really how I fit into it, 02:01.580 --> 02:04.120 just making sure the resources are available, 02:04.120 --> 02:05.400 people are aware of them, and 02:05.400 --> 02:06.900 helping to remove those barriers to 02:06.900 --> 02:08.720 actually using those resources. 02:08.720 --> 02:11.140 If you have ever been impacted, 02:11.140 --> 02:13.410 or known anyone that's been impacted by suicide 02:13.410 --> 02:14.453 take a step forward. 02:18.200 --> 02:19.350 If you feel you have been given 02:19.350 --> 02:21.170 all the tools, resources and skills 02:21.170 --> 02:23.600 to do your job effectively and efficiently, 02:23.600 --> 02:24.813 take a step forward. 02:26.040 --> 02:28.380 If you know where you fit in to the mission at Beale 02:28.380 --> 02:29.523 take a step forward. 02:31.170 --> 02:33.970 If you have a strong support system take a step forward. 02:35.020 --> 02:36.210 - Okay, can we open our eyes? 02:36.210 --> 02:37.428 - We're done, yeah, you can open your eyes. 02:37.428 --> 02:38.650 - Oh! - Woo! 02:39.738 --> 02:41.988 (laughing)