Procedure for Meeting Selection Board
The following information is suggested to assist persons appearing before the AFSA First Term Airman of the Year and the Junior NCO of the Year selection board at convention.
Don’t sit - your uniform may get wrinkled
Find out how they want you to address the board
Ask if the board wants you to knock and enter or wait to be told to enter
Try to get a look at how the board is set up
Firm knock
If you have to knock and wait to be told, and you don’t hear the board member
say “Enter,” count to fifteen and knock again- a little harder this time
Take a deep breath before entering
Remember-everyone is nervous you, the other nominees, and the board members
Close door behind you
Don’t face the door when closing
Take the most direct path to ranking member-center on the member
Remember don’t move too fast and SHARP facing movements
Reporting
Make the reporting statement you were informed of prior
to entering
Sit down AFTER being instructed to by the chairman of the board
If the chair is behind you, take one step back and sit
If the chair is not centered with the board chairman, side step to chair
Chairman will introduce members
Acknowledge each one with a greeting (“good morning Chief ______,” etc)
Introduction
Not too long
Inform the board of general info about yourself, followed by achievements
(college, etc) you are proud of, short term/long term goals, and how you are
going about achieving them.
The idea is to show the board you have your act together, planning your
future, and are a leader
Addressing board members questions
Try to rephrase their questions if you can.
Make smooth continuous eye contact with all members.
If you don’t know the answer, keep your bearing (no eye rolling, or physically
showing frustration).
If you do not know, either ask to come back to the question later or state
“I’m sorry, but I’m not prepared to answer that question at this time This
should be a rarity as most questions are opinionated.
Closing
Say something-Thank the board, etc.
(Remember the board members also put a lot of time preparing)
Most people don’t say anything-this gives you an edge
Exiting
Don’t rush it!
Keep your bearing until the door is completely closed behind you.
Other Tips
Ask your supervisor to see your package before you go to
the board. This way you will know what the board knows about you.
Be familiar with the achievements on the package-the board may be inquisitive
about them.