over the past 18 months , I have been
impressed by the tremendous work that
airman across the command do every day
in support of our Air Force as we enter
a new year . This is a great
opportunity to reflect , learn and grow
as a result of feedback I received from
the A f . M . C . We need climate
surveys and sensing sessions . It is
apparent that some of our airman have a
perception there is a lack of
accountability for teammates who falls
short of meeting air force performance
and conduct expectations . As you know ,
when accountability is lacking ,
performance , culture and morale suffer .
To better understand this issue . I
stood up in Accountability Task Force
in October . Made up of a diverse cross
section of the command , the task force
identified accountability issues in the
areas of process , education and
training , as well as communication
that drove some important questions .
What are our expectations for
accountability ? How can we clarify the
discipline process ? How do we better
build senior leader awareness and
involvement ? Is the current
disciplinary timeline appropriate to
inspire accountability ? Our units
sufficiently resourced to enable
accountability ? Are we providing
adequate feedback to individuals who
failed to meet standards , and how do
we develop front line supervisors to
prepare them for these challenges ? I
know that's a lot to take in , but
these are all important questions to
dig into if we're going to improve
accountability . As a result , we're
moving out with several initiatives .
Last month I directed to stand up of
civilian status of discipline forums at
all FMC installations . We previously
use status of discipline to review our
military justice issues , and those
forums provide data to senior leaders
at many levels to ensure military good
order and discipline is maintained
throughout our organizations . It also
provides our squadron commanders of
Venuto lean in and engage with their
peers . The civilian status of
Discipline Forum will do the same for
our material leaders and squadron
directors . Aziz . They address
civilian discipline issues . In January ,
we will kick off a new supervisor
training course across the command .
The three day course will provide
foundational training for our new
supervisor . This is a great first step
in training that will make our
supervisors more aware and confident as
they embark on their first formal
leadership experience . We will use
feedback from the initial course to
make any necessary changes to ensure it
meets the needs of our airman . We're
also reviewing how our squadron level
organizations or resource , to ensure
the wide array of support First
Sergeant provides tow . Our military
centric units is also available in all
comparable units . Finally , where
you're going to create a one stop
online tool kit , this tool kit will
provide our supervisors the reference
materials and training aids . They will
need to better lead their organizations
and properly hold people accountable .
I acknowledge there is no silver bullet
that will fix this issue , but that
does not mean we are absolved of the
responsibility to create an environment
where all Airman up and down the chain
of command have the leadership training
and resource is toe lead and serve in
organizations that embody our core
values of integrity . Service before
self and excellence . And all we do Ah ,
culture of accountability takes time ,
commitment and constant attention .
With your support , we will improve
accountability within FMC . I know we
have the right team to make that happen .
I leave you with this quote from our
core values in the little blue book .
Accountability is responsibility with
an audience that audience . Maybe the
American people are units are
supervisors are fellow airman , Our
families , our loved ones and even
ourselves Accountable individuals
maintain transparency , seek honest and
constructive feedback and take
ownership of the outcomes of their
actions and decisions . They're
responsible to themselves and others
and refrain from actions which
discredit themselves or our service .
Thank you for the work you do every day .
Our air force is the best in the world
Because of you . I am proud to work for
you and serve with you .