690th ISS team up to battle the … Leadership Reaction Course

Spokesman Magazine, Dec, 2006 by Kristine Dreyer

The 690th Intelligence Support Squadron conquered the Lackland Leadership Reaction Course Oct. 27 during a team building exercise.

"Overall, the course was used as a morale builder," said Tech. Sgt. Joseph Chadwick, 690th ISS, "but it also gave participants a chance to sharpen their leadership skills."

Roles were reversed when the lowest ranking Airmen stepped up as team captains giving everyone a fresh perspective on their role in the team's mission.

"Initially, it was a little chaotic, but as the teams moved on you could see them begin to mold together," said Sergeant Chadwick.

Each seven-person team completed eight obstacles that included both mental and physical challenges while highlighting different problem solving approaches.

"You would be amazed by the different ways the obstacles were completed," said Sergeant Chadwick. "The teams learned that just because you may not agree with the way a task is chosen to be completed doesn't mean it's the wrong way."

By Staff Sgt. Kristine Dreyer

Air Intelligence Agency Public Affairs