Following ALS class 11-B
Staff Sgt. Matthew Chute, 375th Force Support Squadron’s Airman Leadership School instructor, measures the distance between a student’s functional badge and ribbons during ALS class 11-B blues inspection Jan. 31, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Airmen attending ALS are new or future staff sergeants and spend 24 academic days learning the tools and skills to become effective NCOs and supervisors upon completion of the course. Additionally, they will be evaluated on drill performance, and complete three uniform inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Teresa M. Jennings)