EES/WAPS briefing team visits Eielson

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  • By Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik
  • 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --  A team of personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center visited Eielson on July 8 as part of its trip to visit Air Force bases worldwide to share information about the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes.

During the visit, EES/WAPS subject matter experts spoke to installation leaders, 354th Force Support Squadron personnel, and the general base populace about changes that have already been implemented, those slated for implementation in the months ahead, and the reasons and philosophy behind the changes.

At the end of each briefing, Airmen in attendance were able to ask questions and share their observations with senior leaders.

"This is one of the most significant changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion system in a generation.  So, we feel it's important to bring this information directly to commanders and Airmen and allow them to ask questions and get immediate answers from the experts," said Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, the AFPC commander.

The briefing team walked Airmen through the three pillars of the new evaluation system - meaningful feedback, a cumulative record of performance and promotion potential - all of which are based upon duty performance. Airmen also received a preview of the new performance report forms and learning about forced distribution and senior rater endorsement under the new system.

An important aspect of taking the briefing on the road is to provide consistent information Air Force wide and to allow Airmen the opportunity to ask questions or provide feedback to those who shaped the new system.

"We want to leave Airmen with a clear understanding of the paradigm shift and the changes that will be implemented in stages over the coming months," said Poore. "We'll also provide tools to unit leaders and local personnelists so that they can continue the conversation on EES/WAPS changes with their Airmen."

Additional opportunities to participate in the town halls virtually, such as during Facebook live chat sessions, will be announced. Briefing materials will also be available on myPers - the executive briefing is already posted and the general populace brief will be added once the roadshow tour ends later this month.

For more information about EES/WAPS changes, go to the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil, select "enlisted" under the active duty, Guard or Reserve drop down menus, and then select "evaluations" in the left hand column. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following the instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.

(Information from an AFPC Public Affairs news release was used in this story.)