Thursday, March 6, 2008

Feedback for Peers Part I

I'm currently working on an assignment that requires me to provide feedback for each of my 13 peers. The latter has proven itself to be quite challenging considering the limited time that I've known my flight members. Nonetheless, I gave it an honest go. In an effort to protect myself from complaints and potential civil liability, I've decided not to include names but only their profession. These are only initial observations based on my limited interactions with them. I'm likely to be wrong on some but may be dead accurate on others. I'll revisit this topic in the future as I'll also be required to provide End-of-Term Feedback.

Missilier--I am unable to fully evaluate attributes with limited time of acquaintance. He is a thoughtful and caring peer. He is willing to assist others and share his experiences in a way that fosters team-building.

JSTARS Pilot--He is kind and sensitive to others. He is caring and enjoys helping others. He is always seeking to improve a process and can be counted on to always do the right thing. He is intelligent and well organized. Consider for DG!

C-17/Global Hawk Pilot--He is an excellent critical thinker and great problem-solver. However, his criticism of others through his non-verbals is obvious and undesired. Also, his whispered breaths of disdain can be alienating. By accepting people, regardless of strengths and weaknesses he could successfully inspire trust. He is very athletic and a go-to guy for Project-X events.

Comm Officer--He is a great officer! He's an active listener and genuinely cares about people. I trust him to make the right decision. Although quiet, he is selfless and inspires trust. He is a peacemaker and dependable, a great team member and leader. Consider for DG if eligible.

JAG Officer--He is a great officer. He is perhaps a little too confident in his skills, but hey, he's a lawyer. He does inspire trust despite his profession. He is caring and looks out for others. He seems intelligent and demonstrates a willingess to assist others. I'm glad to have him on our team.

HC-130 Pilot--He is a good officer. We have learned a lot about his experiences. He is quiet, but a critical thinker. He solves problems easily and is able to lead.

Acquisitions Officer--He is clever and a great team-builder. He encourages others and raises their chin. He has great people-skills and is liked by everyone. Sometimes you have to repeat a task for him to fully grasp the undertaking, but once he has it, he executes efficiently. I would like to see him more actively learn about people so he can better assess their strengths and weaknesses.

Intel Officer--He is a very caring person. He is dependable and thoughtful. He is always willing to help others. He seems to be an Exemplary Follower, but I would like to see him step up more as a leader.

AC-130 EWO Officer--He tries to think a little too much outside the box instead of sticking to the ROE on tasks. An attempt to cut corners sometimes wastes precious time. His leadership style gives birth to creative input from other flight members, and he is always willing to assist others. It is very easy to make friends with him, but he must be careful that he doesn't lose the respect of others by the time that it's his turn to lead. He could face challenges. AS has high energy and takes charge in tackling tasks.

Personnelist--Her spirit is contagious. She's always smiling and seems to genuinely care about flight members, her profession, and the Air Force. She makes good decisions and is trustworthy. She seems to gel well with everyone on the team, and she makes it easy to communicate with her. I think that she has great inter-personal skills. She's an asset to the Air Force, and a strong member of our team.

Flight Nurse--She is astute and makes a good officer. She makes herself accountable for her actions yet praises others publicly. She epitomizes the term team, and is always willing to give a helping hand. Her ability to think critically makes her a key member of our flight.

Reservist, C-130 Pilot--He is an extremely intelligent officer. He is an eloquent speaker and communicates effortlessly. He is an efficient performer and easy to get along with. He has a great sense of humor, is dependable, and a key member of our flight. He has a tendancy of not thinking before speaking.

Mx Officer--He shoots from the hip. He calls it like it is, and is mostly tactful in his delivery. He seems trustworthy and makes himself and others accountable. He is a great officer, and we need more like him in the Air Force.

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