CFETP38FX — Force Support Officer Career Field Education And Training Plan

CFETP38FX governs the education, training, and experience development of 38F Force Support Officers.

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  • Publication number: CFETP38FX
  • Title: FORCE SUPPORT OFFICER CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN
  • Date: 2022-07-06

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It covers the Continuum of Learning, Force Support training and education, occupational competencies, proficiency and skill-level upgrades, badge requirements, and available education and training. It establishes required training timelines and describes Force Support development paths.

Applies to: All 38Fs are expected to complete all required trainings in accordance with the timelines provided to ensure continual development of skills and knowledge necessary to execute A1 priorities.

Topics covered

  • Force Support Officer development
  • Continuum of Learning
  • Force Support training
  • Force Support education
  • Occupational competencies
  • Proficiency and skill level upgrade
  • Force Support badge requirements
  • Developmental paths

Questions and answers

What are the three pillars of the Force Support Continuum of Learning?

The CoL is comprised of three main pillars: Education, Training, and Experience. (paragraph 1)

When must Follow-on Unit Training be completed?

FOUT should be completed home-station within 24 months of graduating IFSOC or 96 Individual Drill Training (IDT) periods for Guard and Reserve personnel. (paragraph 2)

What can happen if Follow-on Unit Training is not completed?

Failure to complete FOUT can result in the removal of the AFSC. (paragraph 2)

Who certifies Follow-on Unit Training in myTraining?

Force Support Squadron commanders or senior career field leaders assigned to the organization are responsible for certifying FOUT within myTraining. (paragraph 2)

What are the focus areas of Force Support professional education?

FSPDS approaches education through three main focus areas: Leadership Development, Foundational Development, and Technical Development. (paragraph 3)

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