MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
Introduction
Maintenance and Enhancement Programs provide opportunities for recognition
and advancement to enhance the life and career of Air Force people by fostering
a healthy work environment. The Department of Defense and the Air Force
use a wide variety of incentive programs to enhance and sustain the career
intelligence and intelligence-related force.
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS
There are several programs available for personnel who wish to further
develop their careers. Refer to AFI 14-106 for further details.
DCI Exceptional Analyst Program
The Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) established this program to
help a select group of intelligence analysts broaden their skills, thereby
enabling them to deal with an increasingly complex and demanding global
environment. The program is designed to provide analysts with the maximum
latitude in conducting professional enrichment projects around their own
interests and skills. The nominating command or field operating agency
provides military and civilian training billets for this program. The Community
Management Staff (CMS) budget identifies funding for this program, to a
maximum of $20,000 per selectee, for all TDY travel, tuition, books and
incidental costs allowed.
Postgraduate Intelligence Program (PGIP)
PGIP is a professional post-baccalaureate program in strategic intelligence
for noncommissioned officers (NCOs) and company-grade officers and is part
of the Joint Military Intelligence College (JMIC), headed by DIA. This
40-week program consists of three academic quarters. It provides advanced
study in national intelligence organization, collection management, production,
dissemination of national intelligence, and basic intelligence analysis.
Qualified students may also apply for the Master of Science in Strategic
Intelligence (MSSI) degree program.
PGIP-Reserves
Designed to be a Reserve/Guard-friendly, PGIP-R is the weekend- and 2-week
annual tour version of the active duty PGIP resident program. AFRES and
ANG members apply through their respective command channels; IMAs apply
to AIA/RE.
Undergraduate Intelligence Program (UGIP)
UGIP is also a JMIC program which provides undergraduate instruction to
NCOs across broad spectrum of national intelligence subject and a wide
range of geographic areas. It is a 40-week program, also divided into three
academic quarters. UGIP is currently testing a pilot program which will
allow students to gain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Intelligence.
Naval Intelligence Mid-Career Course (NIMCC)
The Navy and Marine Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) two week Naval
Intelligence Mid-Career Course (NIMCC). This course exposes mid-career
intelligence officers to new challenges and emergent ideas and technologies.
The course provides students with a strategic and national level perspective
on military service intelligence organizations and joint warfare/operations.
One USAF Intelligence 04-05 may attend each class. AIA/DPT solicits volunteers
for this Navy-funded course.
Quality of Analysis Program
The Quality of Analysis Program is a fully funded program to improve the
quality of DoD intelligence analysis and help retain qualified intelligence
personnel by increasing the depth of analytical area and functional expertise.
The program is individually tailored and may include travel to foreign
countries for geographic area familiarization; attendance at academic seminars,
scientific symposia and equipment exhibitions. This program is open to
1Lt-Major, TSgt-SMSgt and GS07-GS13 personnel engaged in intelligence analysis
as their primary function.
Advanced Cryptologic and Linguist Courses
There are several advanced cryptologic and Linguist courses available through
the National Security Agency (NSA)/Central Security Service (CSS).
CY-60
National Senior Cryptologic Course is designed to enable participants to
analyze the relationship between NSA/CSS and other government agencies
and departments; relate the role of cryptology to the formulation of national
policies and decision making and enrich participants knowledge of the intelligence
cycle by sharing their expertise and experience with other class participants.
Military Linguist Programs (MLP) Russian,
Spanish, Arabic, Persian, Chinese
The MLP is a three-year programs for cryptologic linguists at Ft Meade
consisting of foreign language training and operational exposure (apprenticeship)
with various target offices. Ynosei University Program One year of foreign
language study is provided at Ynosei National University, Seoul, South
Korea for selected cryptologic linguists. Program funded by Ft. Meade.
Summer Language Program
Foreign language study for cryptologic linguists. Approximately 6-15 students
per year are sent to post-secondary classes of their choice. Total participation
each year is dependent on the budget; funded by Ft Meade, MD.
NSA/CSS Director's Fellowship Program
The Director's Fellowship Program is designed to develop the highest potential
of military and civilian members of the cryptologic community to enable
them to perform as future leaders in that community. (See NSA Circular
4-12)
NSA/CSS Junior Cryptologic Career Program
Participants serve in up to six agency workcenters, including mandatory
assignments in the areas of Analysis/Reporting, Collection Management and
ELINT/EW. Concurrent with these operational assignments, junior officers
complete nearly 1000 hours of formal instruction at the National Cryptologic
School and other approved agencies in the Washington, D.C. area (NSA Circular
40-16).
Acquisition Professional Development Program
(APDP)
Designed to enhance the quality and professionalism of the military and
civilian acquisition work force, this program systematically selects and
develops a highly skilled, professional acquisition work force through
a certification process with specific education, training and experience.
Advanced Academic Degree Program (AAD)
Similar to APDP, this program is intended for engineering, science and
computer-related areas. Participants attend school to obtain a Master's
or Doctorate Degree and upon graduation are assigned to a billet which
requires an education level equivalent to what they just received.
Combat Targeting Course
A five week in-residence course conducted at Goodfellow AFB, TX provides
officers and NCOs with a comprehensive understanding of target development,
and validation, preparation of target materials, weaponeering, force application,
battle damage assessment and other target-related duties. Course is for
officers and NCOs who are working in a targeting billet.
Intelligence Weapons Instructor Course (IWIC)
This course is taught at Nellis AFB, NV in conjunction with the fighter
weapons school. It is considered the "Ph.D-level" weapons and tactics training
for Combat Air Forces intelligence officers. IWIC is designed for 1Lts
or Capts with a minimum of 3 years and maximum of 8 years commissioned
service (to include one year flying unit experience). Nominations are accepted
twice yearly. See MCR 55-120 for further details.
Figure 5 shows an example of career enhancement opportunities for intelligence
personnel in the 14NXX career field. The CFETPs will depict all training
and enhancement opportunities available for each career field.
Intelligence and Other Awards
To ensure the best people are recognized, active involvement in awards
programs should be the goal of all supervisors. AIA has developed a "Recognition
Handbook" which outlines all the basic awards available for officer, enlisted
and civilian personnel. This handy guide provides Senior Intelligence Officers
awards programs descriptions and schedules. The Recognition Handbook can
be found in AIA's Force Management Home Page on INTELINK.
Selective Reenlistment Bonus
Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) payments are authorized for enlisted
AFSCs with low retention rates. SRB levels are determined by a combination
of the criticality of AFSC manning, retention, and Air Staff justification.
(Refer to local Military Personnel Flight for further information.)
Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP)
FLPP is a monetary incentive paid to eligible and qualified military personnel
possessing foreign language proficiency, who have successfully completed
the Defense Foreign Language Proficiency Test in an AF approved language.
The objective of FLPP is to encourage the acquisition, maintenance, and
enhancement of foreign language skills vital to national defense. Authorized
FLPP pay levels are determined by legislation. Governing directives: AFI
36-2605 and DODI 7280.3 NOTE: A civilian FLPP is currently under development.
Further details on this program are available througth the Military Personnel
Flights.
ARC Foreign Language Proficiency Pay
Qualifying ARC members are authorized to receive FLPP as long as they maintain
their required language scores and minimum annual training requirements.
