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This is a list of initials, acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Air Force.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank).
In July 2006, the Air Force Network Operations (AFNETOPS) command was stood up at Barksdale Air Force Base. At the time, it was anticipated that it would be transformed into a new MAJCOM: the Air Force Cyber Command. [2] However, this did not occur, and AFNETOPS was integrated into Air Force Space Command.
The United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America.The Department of the Air Force was formed on September 18, 1947, per the National Security Act of 1947 (codified into Title 10 of the United States Code) and it is the military department within which the United States Air Force and the ...
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois: Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) Arlington, Virginia: Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA) Oklahoma City, OK: Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO) Fort George G. Meade, Maryland: Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama: Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA)
The Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) is an alphanumeric code used by the United States Air Force to identify a specific job. Officer AFSCs consist of four characters and enlisted AFSCs consist of five characters. A letter prefix or suffix may be used with an AFSC when more specific identification of position requirements and individual ...
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) is the title of a civilian office in the United States Department of the Air Force.Along with the four other Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) assists the United States Secretary of the Air Force and the United States Under Secretary of the Air Force.
The Air Force Reserve Command shall be operated as a separate command of the Air Force. (b) Commander.— The Chief of Air Force Reserve is the Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command. The commander of the Air Force Reserve Command reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. (c) Assignment of Forces.— The Secretary of the Air ...
The Air Force Medical Support Agency (AFMSA) was an agency that provides support to the Air Force Surgeon General in medical force management. It also provided operational support for medical capabilities used in global, homeland security and force health protection. [1]