DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE “En 28 Jun 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR THE 99" RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON FROM: THE COMMANDER SUBJECT; COMMANDER'S STANDARDS |, Hunger | wil identify those among us who want tobe reconnaissance professionals and dedicat resourses ‘required to build them into recognized experts prepared to lead the future. Do not expeat to be weated equally, Your ate of advancement wil be determined only by your professionalism, werk ethic and performance intraning and the marathon of mission execution. you ae passionate about crfisrnan-qulity operations, study, innovation and leading then you ae inthe Tight squadron. All of us havea limited window tobe part of something with the heritage and mission of the 99 Tcis upto you to make the most of it 2. Procite In aviation, operations and combat there is an absolute requirement be brillant inthe bases. Your understanding of manuals, systems, payloods, and TTPs will keep you alive. Tomorrow's mission is lmot always asimporant as todays. Tactical successes start with smooth and proficieat operations. Stay inthe envelope when opportuniy allows. When forced to touch the edge, havea pln, execute and evaluate. Share lessons learned with others. 3. Aniude We bie for atte and you tothe ight. Wit ‘commitment, in for skill. Work ethic, acceptance of criticism and dedicated planning gets g takes attitude, The succes of our squadron depends on the caliber of your 4. Discipline Speak up if something sems wrong, unsafe oF ineffective. Know the standard. Hold yousefand cach ‘other accounate toi. Inaction to prevent or correcta wrong doing of any type isa file of its own and takes time ffom the mission. Most importantly, when facing personal ot operational dilemma do not allow 3 choice manifest where one doesn't belong, do the right thing. I'll take care ofthe vest, If fil, ‘se the chain ofcommand, the IG and Congress as necessary 5. Dedication Combat readiness is more important than inspection readiness. Averaging one hour dsyof sty will make you excetional in si months. Time daily in ops andthe fight line fs your job, As you start to notice the difetence between yourself and those who lack professional hunger and invesment also notice that I wil have taken note, Ask, “What dol want this unit to be and how good coal I really be?”‘The men and women who change the world often stat with noting and consistently deliver, They don’t wat for handouts or hand holding. Do not abandon your family and remember this squadron is part ofthat. Take cre of yourself and yout bothers and sisters in the 9. Like a mafia, with compassion and rescation - do not fl each other. ‘Atack external challenges with unity, focus, aggression and follow-through. Be ready tobe sen into 4ifieul situations. There willbe moments when all else in you ie must be put on hold and 100% oF your talent wil be what i expected of you. When all else falls, we have one mission: reconnaissance, 1, Success ‘We wil succeed if we build a community that ean quickly apt to defeat challenges and challengers that ‘we can't yet imagine. This is mos simply measured by our ability to create superior rine equipped men and women tat lad themselves and each other ito an uncertain future while always advancing the standard we have achieved. ‘There are no ops limits for ethos, imagination nor innovation. The Future hasnt been writen, Passion and performance will be rewarsed. MATTHEW NUSSBAUM, Lt Col, USAF Commander