While in a deployed location SSgt Nix says to TSgt Miller, “Yesterday, while on that evacuation flight, the oil line started to leak on the helicopter. After an emergency landing, I could’ve used an electric clamp to fix it; but that’s not in the technical order.” Astonished TSgt Miller says, “You should submit your fix for Air Force wide consideration.” Later that day TSgt Miller reviews the list of past submissions and finds nothing. He tells SSgt Nix, “You should submit it. Then a high ranking commander will review it. Finally, if approved by them, plans will be created and executed. You may even get paid.”TSgt Miller’s _____ will MOST likely _____ mission effectiveness.

According to the Advanced Resource Stewardship section, ideas are generated,
screened, and improved to ensure fact fortified ideas are forwarded to personnel such as
wing and MAJCOM commanders for implementation consideration. Before submitting an
idea, or suggesting others submit theirs, search the previous submissions. The Air Force
will give monetary (as well as non-monetary) awards to recognize Airman for their implemented
suggestions. In the scenario, TSgt Miller is suggesting that SSgt Nix submit his idea
to the API program. He goes through the steps when he says, “You should submit your fix
for Air Force wide consideration (Ideation).” Later that day TSgt Miller reviews the list of
past submissions and finds nothing. He tells SSgt Nix, “You should submit it (Submission),
then a high ranking commander will review it (Evaluation). Then, if approved by them,
plans will be created and executed (Implementation). You may even get paid.”