AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL STUDENT
Congratulations on your selection to attend the United States Air Force
Airman Leadership School (ALS), Andersen Air Force Base, Guam! Airman
Leadership School is a rigorous and intensive course of study. As a
student, you will be required to devote the necessary time and effort to
meet all graduation requirements. Be assured that each member of our
staff will work equally as hard to assist you in successfully completing
the course. Our goal is to help you become a productive and effective
Air Force supervisor.
Airman Leadership School is your first level of enlisted Professional
Military Education, and we hope to make it a memorable experience in
your Air Force career. We look forward to meeting and working with you,
and again, congratulations!
DONNA L. BARRY, SMSgt, USAF
Commandant, Andersen Airman Leadership School
AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL MISSION
Prepare Senior Airmen to be professional, warfighting Airmen who can supervise and lead Air Force work teams to support the employment of air, space, and cyberspace power.
REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS
Reporting instructions are sent via e-mail to all students prior to class start date. This information is also sent to their first sergeant. All students must bring a copy of their ribbons rip and current PT score from portal and any profiles/waivers they may have on the first day of class.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Uniforms do not have to be new, but they must be in good, serviceable condition. All ribbons and authorized badges, devices, etc., are required to be worn on applicable uniforms while attending PME. The normal uniform of the day is ABU/BDU's (no organizational caps allowed except SFS berets). The blue service uniform will be worn on Mondays. Uniform inspections are scheduled throughout the course and you are also observed on a daily basis. Areas of coverage include attention to detail and adherence to dress and appearance standards as outlined in AFI 36-2903. You will be inspected on your BDU/ABUs, service uniform, service dress, and graduation uniform (mess dress or semiformal dress).
DIPLOMAS AND AWARDS
USAF Airman Leadership School Diploma: all graduates are awarded a
diploma upon successful completion of the course. We believe this is the
most significant award given at PME. In addition, students may also
compete for the following awards:
John L. Levitow Honor Graduate Award: this is the highest award
presented in enlisted PME. It's presented to the student who
demonstrates excellence as a leader and a scholar. The award is based on
summative objective tests, staff and peer rankings, and summative
performance evaluations.
The Distinguished Graduate Award: the top 10 percent of the class is
recognized with this award. The award is based on summative objective
tests, staff and peer rankings, and summative performance evaluations.
Academic Achievement Award: this award denotes excellence as a scholar.
It is based upon all summative objective and performance evaluation
scores.
Leadership Award: this award denotes excellence as a leader. It is
based on peer and instructor ranking.