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The United States Air Force has twenty two grades of enlisted airmen and officers, with most airmen enlisting at the entry-level rank of Airman Basic (AB, paygrade E-1). The highest rank achievable in the Air Force is General of the Air Force.
Although the United States Air Force came into being as an independent uniformed service with the National Security Act of 1947, it retained the United States Army Air Forces rank structure and corresponding insignia of years past. This rank structure provided for seven enlisted ranks: private, private first class, corporal/technician fifth ...
The table below lists all the standard ranks in the U.S. Air Force and their respective pay grades, insignias, abbreviations, and classifications. Click any rank to view detailed information about that rank's duties, pay, promotions, and more.
U.S. Military Rank Insignia. Military rank is more than just who salutes whom. Military rank is a badge of leadership. Responsibility for personnel, equipment and mission grows with each...
Enlisted Air Force ranks are categorized into three levels: Airmen (E-1 through E-4), noncommissioned officers (E-5 and E-6) and senior noncommissioned officers (E-7...
This chart displays the United States Air Force officer rank insignia. The ranks are divided into three sections: company grade, field grade, and general officers. Company grade officers are those officers of grades O-1 to O-3. Field grade officers are those of grades O-4 to O-6. General officers are those of O-7 and above.
The Blueprint is a constantly-evolving foundational resource linking all enlisted development from entry to departure. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Travis Burcham)
Within the Air Force, officer ranks follow a clear-cut structure, divided into three categories: company grade, field grade, and general officers. Company grade officers range from O-1 to O-3.
Promotion through the Company Grade Officer Ranks: Promoting from 2nd LT to Captain is nomally based on Time in Service (TIS) and Time in Grade (TIG), provided the officer meets Air Force standards for performance and behavior. Second Lieutenant (O-1): Officers generally serve in these ranks from time of commission through 2 years of service.
Listing of enlisted, warrant officer, and officer level ranks of the United States Air Force (USAF) military service arranged from lowest to highest.