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What are Developmental Special Experiences?

Developmental Special Experiences (DSEs) provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities to gain or enhance competencies.  More than just education and training, DSEs are practical experiences that enhance Airmen and Guardians’ knowledge, skills and abilities.  DSEs are typically external to an individual’s primary duties.

 

DSE Examples

 

The DSE Catalog is a one-stop shop to simplify research efforts in assisting individuals with creating their developmental plan.  All DSE opportunities are currently listed in MyVector, https://myvector.us.af.mil.

 

An example of a DSE is the "Innovation Cell, Gateway Academy Superintendent."  The individual works as a dental assistant in her primary job but was detailed to the Gateway Innovation Center. She gained useful competencies from this experience.

 

 

DSE Example

All Airmen and Guardians have a critical role in their career development.  The DSE Catalog is another tool to assist in researching and preparing for opportunities that are available now or will be in the future.

The DSE Catalog lists a wide range of opportunities to include:                                                                                

  • Air Advisor
  • Career Broadeners (CBs) – multiple listings
  • Key Civilian Positions (KCPs) – multiple listings
  • NCOIC of FTAC and Professional Development
  • Cyber and Intelligence Experience Exchange Tour
  • Executive Officer
  • Space Acquisition Exchange Program

 

Quarterly DSE Spotlights

MEPS Organization GraphicOfficer:  Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) Station Commander (DSE0364)

MEPCOM Command allows officers to integrate with the DoD accessions triad (Recruit-Assess-Train). Officers will enhance their understanding of personnel oversight, mission autonomy, and resource management within a joint environment. This broadening assignment will also challenge an officer's ability to effectively communicate, demonstrate accountability, show initiative, invoke teamwork, foster innovation, influence teams/outcomes, and demonstrate leadership in a seclusive environment.

The tour will not exceed 2 years. Officers will return to their core AFSC upon completion of the broadening assignment.

Contact: MEPCOM Sr. Enlisted Advisor (DSE0366)--isae.a.alvarado.mil@army.mil or (847) 688-3680 x7178.

 

MEPS Organization EmblemEnlisted:  MEPCOM Sr. Enlisted Advisor (DSE0366)

MEPCOM Senior Enlisted Advisors (SEAs) integrate with the DoD accessions triad (Recruit-Assess-Train). SEAs will enhance their understanding of personnel oversight, mission autonomy, and resource management within a joint environment. This broadening assignment will also challenge a SNCO's ability to effectively communicate, demonstrate accountability, show initiative, invoke teamwork, foster innovation, influence teams/outcomes, and demonstrate leadership in a seclusive environment.

The tour will not exceed 2 years. SNCOs will return to their core AFSC upon completion of the broadening assignment.

Contact: MEPCOM Sr. Enlisted Advisor--isae.a.alvarado.mil@army.mil or (847) 688-3680 x7178.

 

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Civilian:  National Training Institute Workshop (DSE0370)

The National Training Institute (NTI), sponsored by Blacks in Government (BIG), provides a 3-day annual workshop that reflects, supports, and inspires federal workers' commitment to public service and lifelong learning. It offers its attendees innovative approaches, cutting edge insights that expose students to mechanisms that drive policy making, leadership competencies, and management strategies and engagement.  

Periodic progress checks will be performed after completion of the workshop experience assessing the effectiveness of the newly acquired content. Post workshop, the attendees enter an alumnus of over 2K members. The alumni are comprised of a close-knit community of diverse professionals at various career levels. The National Training Institute Workshop is also highly recognized across the federal government and inclusive to civilians and military. Open to USSF personnel.  POC: Mr. Frank Q. Williams at (703) 614-8761.

Next workshop is 12-14 Aug 24. Theme: "The BIG Experience 2024: Providing Tools and Strategies for an Innovative Workplace."  Location: Tampa Convention Center - 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602.

Registration website: registration@bignet.org

Please note:  Each listing in the Catalog is owned and managed by the POC's organization.  The DSE lists detailed information on the prerequisites, description of the DSE and the application process.  If you have further questions, please contact the POC listed in the DSE.

 

 

Apply Today!

To apply for a DSE you are interested in, follow the application process listed in the catalog and/or contact the POC for further information.

 

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Does your organization have a developmental opportunity you'd like to see in the Catalog?

Please send an email to aetc.a3bd.workflow@us.af.mil, and our DSE Team will contact you to get started.