Master Sergeant Richard J. Burt is the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI), Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Bolingbrook High School, Bolingbrook, Illinois. As the ASI, he is responsible for the planning, programming, teaching and management of the leadership education curriculum for over 130 cadets. He provides opportunity for all cadet corps members of the cadet corps to participate in color guard, drill team, awareness presentation programs and other co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. He also manages facilities, equipment and Air Force uniforms valued at over $50 thousand.
Sergeant Burt enlisted in the Mississippi Air National Guard in December 1974. He elected to enlist with the United States Air Force in July 1976. He earned two associate degrees through the Community College of the Air Force while working a full-time job with the Air Force. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayland Baptist University in 1994. His Professional Military Education includes the NCO Orientation Course, United States Air Force Supervisors Course, the Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School, Command Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in residence and correspondence, and the Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy by correspondence.
Sergeant Burt retired from the Air Force on August 1, 1994. He has taught AFJROTC since the day of his retirement. His teaching assignments include Morgan County High School in Madison, Georgia and Lafayette High School in Oxford, Mississippi. He is married to the former Jennifer Ann Collins of Florence, Alabama and they have one daughter, Jaimee Ruth.
EDUCATION: 1985 Associates of Applied Aerospace Science, Instructor Technology, Community College of the Air Force 1986 Associates of Applied Aerospace Science, Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force 1994 Bachelor of Science Degree, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas 2000 Completed work on Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling, University of Mississippi
ASSIGNMENTS: 1. December 1974 - June 1976, Personnel Records Clerk, 172 Combat Support Squadron, Thompson Field Air National Guard Base, Jackson, MS. 2. July 1976 - July 1979, Promotions and Records Specialist, 6570th Air Base Group, Brooks Air Force Base, TX. 3. August 1979 - November 1981, Personnel Training Instructor, 3400 Technical Training Group, Keesler Air Force Base, MS. 4. December 1981 - May 1985, Director, USAF Supervisor’s Course, Air Training Command PME Center, Keesler Air Force Base, MS. 5. June 1985 - September 1985, Chief of Retention, Retirements and Special Actions, 172nd Combat Support Squadron, Thompson Field Air National Guard Base, Jackson, MS. 6. October 1985 - March 1988, Chief of Job Classification and Retention, 2853rd Air Base Group, Robins Air Force Base, GA. 7. April 1988 - March 1992, Chief of Training, Headquarters, United States Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, GE. 8. April 1992 - July 1994, Chief of Pilot and Navigator Training, Air Force Military Personnel Center (AFMPC), Randolph Air Force Base, TX.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Airman of the Year, Aerospace Medical Division, 1977 Distinguished Graduate, Air Training Command Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School Air Training Command Professional Military Education Instructor of the Year, 1983 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 6570th Air Base Group, 1983 John Levitow Honor Graduate, Air Force Logistics Command Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Communications Award, Air Force Logistics Command Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Air Force Logistics Command Personnel Technician of the Year, 1986 Headquarters, United States Air Forces Europe, Personnel Technician of the Year, 1989 Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe, Personnel Superintendent of the Year, 1990 Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe, Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel NCO of the Year 1990 Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe, Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel NCO of the Year 1991 Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION: Airman Basic 17 Dec 94 Airman 17 Jul 75/18 Jun 76 * Airman First Class 17 Feb 76/18 Feb 76 * Senior Airman 1 Sep 78 Sergeant 1 Sep 79 Staff Sergeant 1 Oct 80 Technical Sergeant 1 Jul 87 Master Sergeant 1 Jul 90
* First Date of Rank was in the Air National Guard/Second is Active Duty Date of Rank
AFJROTC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor 1996 AFJROTC Meritorious Unit 1997 AFJROTC Honor Unit 1999 AFJROTC Commander’s Unit Award 2000 AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor 2000
AFJROTC ASSIGNMENTS 1994 – 1999 Aerospace Science Instructor, Morgan County High School, Madison, Georgia 1999 – 2003 Aerospace Science Instructor, Lafayette High School, Oxford, Mississippi 2003 – Present Aerospace Science Instructor, Bolingbrook High School, Bolingbrook, Illinois
EXPERIENCE:
1999 – Present Aerospace Science Instructor, Lafayette High School, Oxford, Mississippi
Teach AFJROTC Leadership Education to over 120 high school cadets. Supervise and instruct cadets participating in Drill Teams, Color Guard, Model Aircraft Club, Kitty Hawk Air Society, and various AFJROTC activities.
Manage facilities, equipment and Air Force uniforms valued at over $50,000. Member of Alternative School Committee. Named AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor, 2000.
1994 – 1999 Aerospace Science Instructor, Morgan County High School, Madison, Georgia
Teach AFJROTC Leadership Education to over 120 high school cadets. Supervise and instruct cadets participating in Drill Teams, Color Guard,
Model Aircraft Club, Kitty Hawk Air Society, and various AFJROTC activities.
Manage facilities, equipment and Air Force uniforms valued at over $50,000. Member of SACS review team. Named AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor, 1996.
1992 – 1994 Personnel Manager, Headquarters Air Force Military Personnel
Center, Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas
Coordinate assignments and training for pilot and navigator training graduates.
Participate in the formulation of policy positions for flying training.
Execute a $160 million flying training budget.
Guide and supervise daily work assignments for 8 staff members.
1988 - 1992 Chief of Training and Job Classification, United States Air
Forces Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Ramstein, Germany
Programmed training for 70,000 military and civilian employees.
Briefed training issues and policies to intermediate and senior commanders.
Executed a $4.8 million training budget. Directly supervised 2 employees and coordinated 22 training operations
at locations throughout Western Europe.
Awarded Meritorious Service Medal. Selected Personnel Manager or Personnel Technician of the Year in each year 1988 - 1991.
1985 - 1988 Chief of Training, Job Classification and Retention, Military Personnel Branch, Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, Georgia
Maintained job skill and training database ensuring proper job placement.
Streamlined retention office procedures to provide efficient customer service.
Awarded Meritorious Service Medal.
Selected 1986 Personnel Technician of the Year. Honor Graduate, Communication Skills Award winner at the
Air Force Logistics Command Noncommissioned Officer Academy.
1981 - 1985 Instructor, Air Training Command Noncommissioned Officer
Leadership School, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi
Platform Instructor and Faculty Advisor. Developed curriculum, academic tests and evaluated students in the
Communicative Skills, Leadership and Management, Military Studies,
and World Affairs disciplines. Awarded Meritorious Service Medal. Selected 1983 Instructor of the Year.
1979 - 1981 Technical Training Instructor, 3410 Technical Training Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi
Platform Instructor and Student Advisor. Awarded Air Force Commendation Medal and Master Instructor Award.
1976 - 1979 Personnel Clerk, Military Personnel Branch, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas Administered the base's promotion program. Coordinated with commanders to ensure promotion eligibility and capability.
TRAINING:
Microsoft Power Point Course Microsoft Excel Course Microsoft Word Course Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Noncommissioned Officer Academy Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School Noncommissioned Officer Orientation Course Leadership and Management Development Course United States Air Force Supervisor's Course Tests and Measurement Course Instructional Systems Development Course Academic Counseling Course Technical Instructor's Course Personnel Specialist Basic Course
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
Wayland Baptist University, B.S. in Business Administration, 1994 Community College of the Air Force, A.A.S. in Resource Management, 1986 Community College of the Air Force, A.A.S. in Instructor Technology, 1985