The Air Force Mentoring Program (DAFMAN 36-2643)
Wide Range of Areas
AF Mentoring Wide Range
The Air Force mentoring program covers a wide range of areas, such as:
- Career guidance
- Professional development
- Leadership
- USAF history and heritage
- Airpower doctrine
- Strategic vision
- Contributions to joint warfighting
Institutional Needs First
Institutional Needs First
But individuals must first focus on USAF institutional needs.
USAF Development Priority
USAF Development Priority
The USAF must develop people skilled in the employment and support of airpower meeting national security needs.
Mentor Distinguishes
Mentor Distinguishes
Mentors must distinguish between:
- Individual goals
- Career aspirations
- Realistic expectations
Different Definitions of Success
Different Success Definitions
Each individual defines a successful career, goal, or life accomplishment differently.
Numerous Paths
There are numerous paths to meet individual career and success goals.
Primary Mentor
Primary Mentor
Although the immediate supervisor or rater is the primary:
- Mentor
- Coach
- Counselor
- Guide
- Role model
Additional Sources
Airmen may seek additional counseling and professional development advice from other sources or mentors as well.
Multiple Approaches
Mentor Approaches
While there are several approaches mentors can take in the form of:
- Coach
- Counselor
- Advisor
- Advocate
Reference
AF Mentoring Reference
USAF mentoring is governed by:
- DAFMAN 36-2643, *Air Force Mentoring Program*