For mentors & coaches
Mentor, coach, supervise — three different relationships
Nudge AF distinguishes the three because Air Force doctrine does. The platform's vocabulary follows that distinction so notes and conversations land in the right place.
Mentorship — voluntary and developmental
Per DAFMAN 36-2643, mentorship is a voluntary, developmental relationship focused on long-term professional and personal growth. It can occur outside the formal chain of command and across rank lines. In Nudge AF, mentorship lives in a notebook the Airman owns — what was discussed, what was committed to, what to revisit.
Coaching — goal-oriented and time-bound
Coaching here means a focused conversation on a specific challenge or capability. It's the third-party perspective an Airman pulls in when their supervisor and mentor aren't the right voice for a particular question. Sessions are short, scoped, and end with a clear next step.
Supervision is something else
If you are an Airman's rater or supervisor, your performance feedback responsibilities under DAFI 36-2406 are formal and tied to the chain of command. Nudge AF does not replace MyEval or any official feedback instrument. The supervisor relationship is captured separately from mentor and coach in the platform's vocabulary.
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