Summary
Performs tasks and details that, if performed by general or flag officers, would be at the expense of the officer’s primary military and official duties. Duties relate to the support of military and official responsibilities of the general or flag officer and include assisting them in discharging their official DoD social responsibilities in their assigned position.
The propriety of such duties is governed by the official purpose that they serve rather than the nature of the duties. Specific duties of the enlisted aide rest solely on the needs of the general or flag officer and are tailored to the requirements of supporting the household.
Community College of the Air Force Degree
Military Technology & Applied Sciences Management
CCAF Degree Plan
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with the care, cleanliness, and order of assigned quarters. Performs routine interior quarters maintenance and seasonal cleaning directly related to the areas of the home used to fulfill the officer’s official social obligation.
Performs exterior quarter’s maintenance such as mowing, edging, pruning, and caring for flowerbeds, raking leaves, and snow removal.
Assists with the care, cleanliness, and maintenance of the general/flag officer’s uniforms and military personal equipment.
Keeps all uniform combinations and military personal equipment current and ready for wear at all times. Maintains uniforms to include in- house washing, drying, ironing, and polishing as well as delivery and pick-up when necessary.
Performs as point of contact in the officer’s quarters. Receives and maintains records of telephone calls, makes appointments, and receives guests and visitors.
Assists in planning, preparing, arranging, and conducting official social functions and activities, such as receptions, parties, and dinners.
Plans menus, purchases, prepares, and serves food and beverages, and makes necessary contractual or outside arrangements relating to the officer’s official social responsibilities. Performs or assists in day-to-day purchasing, preparing, and serving food and beverages in the general or flag officer’s assigned quarters.
Performs tasks as necessary to aid the officer in performing his or her military and official responsibilities: including performing errands for the officer, providing security for the quarters, and providing administrative assistance.
Assists in preparing financial reports associated with general officer quarter’s maintenance and repair.
Specialty Qualifications
Not used.
Education-Completion of high school with courses in culinary arts is desirable.
Training-
For retention of this SDI, completion of the General Officer Housing Course, the Advanced Culinary Course, ProChef Certifications through the Culinary Institute of America, and Front Range Household Management Seminar not later than the third year in the duty is mandatory.
Experience-
Not used.
Other-
The following are mandatory as indicated:
- Prior qualification in any AFSC at the 5-skill level or higher (3-skill level if no 5-skill level) is mandatory.
- For retention of this SDI, must remain qualified for Aide duty IAW AFI 36-2123, Management of Enlisted Aides.
- For award and retention of this SDI, must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
Civilian Career Options
High Salary: $65,980
Low Salary: $28,520
- Cooks, Private Household: $38,570
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants: $65,980
- Lodging Managers: $61,910
- Nannies: $28,520
- Personal Care Aides: $30,180
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants: $41,000