FIELD LEADERSHIP EXERCISE (FLEX)

        

  
       This activity is part of Squadron Officer School (SOS) out side or field activity and this is also a new one for me. First I will try to describe FLEX from my experience. I will also try to explain why FLEX has become one of the most interesting activities in SOS. Like other games, FLEX also has rules of engagement which should be obeyed by all players.

     
    FLEX is a combination of sport and air operation knowledge. We did FLEX on small field, almost like a basket ball court. Every student should participate in this activity with different position. The game starts with initial deployment from each team and wait for whistle from referee. Game will be over if one of the teams gains air superiority, and then will be restarted again for the next game.

            This game is so important in SOS, because flights who win this game will gain some points which will determine flight ranking. FLEX not only teaches students about air operation and sport, but it is also a good moment to practice leadership and improve team building. Although this activity requires good stamina, palyers will gain a lot of fun and experience.

            Like a normal game, FLEX also has some rules that need to be obeyed. Some referee will be deployed to make sure the game flows fairly. Every players will get tasked from their leader, with call sign Joint Air Operations Command (JAOC). These are some positions where able for deploying player such as ; Surface to Air Missile (SAM) and Right / Left Air Base. Players will use balls with different colours and each colour has its own purpose. And also others rules that I can not explain one by one.

            So, FLEX is a mandatory exercise for all of SOS students. FLEX is an original product from Air University in Maxwell Air Force Base and has its own definition. FLEX also will determine flight ranking from all SOS flights, that is why every flight trains hard for getting the best result. Like other games, FLEX has its own rules which need to be obeyed by all players. Finally, students can do sport, learn and have fun together during FLEX.