ECS to Provide Training Solutions for PACE

Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) will be providing training coursework for the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence (PACE). Awarded by the USAF as a one-year contract, the PACE project supports organic learning and innovation within United States Air Force (USAF) squadrons and develops newly appointed command team members for their leadership roles. Joanne Barnieu, ECS Director of Instructional Science, and Joe Neubauer, ECS Project Manager/Subject Matter Expert, will lead the project.

This project supports the training initiatives of the Secretary of the Air Force (AF), Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force by delivering innovative training solutions to develop leaders and to support organic learning within AF squadrons. The course targets newly assigned members of the command team, such as AF Squadron Commanders, Superintendents, and First Sergeants, so that important concepts and principles are taught early and can be applied throughout their assignment.

In the early stages of development, this program willpresent a high-level overview of Emotional Intelligence, Empathetic Listening,Team Building, and Followership. Hosted on an Air Force learning managementsystem, it will include stand-alone micro learning content, facilitator guides,and lesson plans to support an integrated multi-disciplinary solution for aSquadron Command Team Product Line. The PACE course will include four50-minute, online lessons and will be reinforced with stand-alone microlearningcontent that will be used following the initial course. Each of the lessonswill teach necessary skills, using a structured framework, to inspire, changemindsets, motivate, and educate squadron leadership.

Barnieu adds: “It is rewarding for our instructional team toprovide organic learning opportunities that will achieve positive outcomes forour military service members. This type of project-based learning allows forthe squadrons to train to their highest potential in order to successfullyperform their missions throughout the world. As a “proof of concept” project, we are delving into innovativesolutions for leadership skills and look forward to the client’s feedback inorder to deliver future solutions for leaders at all levels.”