Personnel teams conducting enlisted evaluations, promotions town hall briefings at bases AF-wide Published June 26, 2015 By Debbie Gildea JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center are visiting Air Force bases worldwide to conduct town halls including leadership briefings and question and answer sessions on enlisted evaluation and promotion system changes. The town halls began at Joint Base Andrews June 11 and will continue through the end of July. During the town hall sessions, personnel teams are explaining changes already implemented, those slated for implementation in the coming months and the reasons for the various changes. In addition, Airmen who attend the briefings are able to ask questions and share their observations with senior leaders. "This is one of the most significant changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion system in a generation. So, we feel it's important to bring this information directly to commanders and Airmen and allow them to ask questions and get immediate answers from the experts," said Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, AFPC commander. The teams are walking Airmen through the new evaluation system basic pillars - meaningful feedback, a cumulative record of performance and promotion potential - all of which are founded on duty performance. Airmen are also getting a look at the new enlisted performance report forms and learning about forced distribution and senior rater endorsement under the new system. An important aspect of taking the briefing on the road is to provide consistent information Air Force wide and to allow Airmen the opportunity to ask questions or provide feedback to those who shaped the new system. "We want to leave Airmen with a clear understanding of the paradigm shift and the changes that will be implemented in stages over the coming months," said Poore. "We'll also provide tools to unit leaders and local personnelist so that they can continue the conversation on EES/WAPS changes with their Airmen." A schedule of location and dates is available on myPers; search for "EES/WAPS." Airmen can check with their installation leadership and personnel representatives for specific briefing time and location information. Additional opportunities to participate in the town halls virtually, such as during Facebook live chat sessions, will be announced. Town hall materials will also be available on myPers. For more information about Air Force personnel programs go to the myPers website. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following these instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.