Not your Mom's MAJCOMS
ROTC sounds pretty similar to this MAJCOM. Give it's name and where it's located
Air Education and Training Command (AETC); Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Texas
You might want a cup of Joe to make sure you're fully at attention when talking to this member of the Chain of Command. I mean, here's the President for crying out loud!
This Air Force Enlisted Rank is so basic, it doesn't event get a stripe.
E1: Airman Basic
With only 3 lines, this stanza of the Airman's Creed should be easy enough to recite. Give it a try!
I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my Nation’s call.
This Mission Statement needs no introduction, it's the easiest one to remember!
Holm Center Mission Statement: We Build Leaders
These two MAJCOMS are the only ones that aren't in the continental U.S.
Pacific Air Forces (PACAF): Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA): Ramstein AB, Germany
Don't be mistaken by the title of Secretary, these two members of the Chain of Command are still extremely important to remember.
The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III
The Honorable Frank Kendell III
All 4 of the following enlisted Space Force ranks start with the same title:
E1: Specialist 1 (Spc 1)
E2: Specialist 2 (Spc 2)
E3: Specialist 3 (Spc 3)
E4: Specialist 4 (Spc 4)
This stanza ends the Airman's Creed on a strong note. Go ahead and recite it.
I am an American Airman.
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
And I will not fail.
This Mission Statement shares a few words with the Airman's Creed. Go ahead and recite it.
To fly, flight, and win … airpower anytime, anywhere.
These 3 MAJCOMs are the only ones related to the Space Force.
Space Operations Command (SPOC): Peterson SFB, Colorado
Space Systems Command (SSC); Los Angeles SFB, California
Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM): Peterson SFB, Colorado
In Command of Air Education and Training and Air University, these two members of the Chain of Command share the same rank.
Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson
Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos
Be My Little General is a great acronym for remembering the following Officer ranks:
O7: Brigadier General (Brig Gen)
O8: Major General (Maj Gen)
O9: Lieutenant General (Lt Gen)
O10: General (Gen)
This stanza of the Airman's Creed includes part of the Air Force Mission Statement. I'm sure it should be easy enough to recite.
I am an American Airman.
My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.
I am faithful to a Proud Heritage,
A Tradition of Honor,
And a Legacy of Valor.
This question isn't really intricate. Some would even say it's basic, like the following 7 responses:
Yes Sir/Ma’am.
No Sir/Ma’am.
No excuse Sir/Ma’am.
Sir/Ma’am, I do not know.
Sir/Ma’am, I do not understand.
Sir/Ma’am, May I ask a question.
Sir/Ma’am, May I make a statement.
There's so many abbreviations, so try not to get them confused or you'll be F'd, like the one letter difference between these 2 Midwestern MAJCOMS:
Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC): Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Air Mobility Command (AMC): Scott AFB, Illinois
Though he is an officer, this member of the Chain of Command holds the title of Chief within his branch.
Chief of Space Operations: Gen. B. Chance Saltzman
Including repetitions, there's a total of 5 E9 ranks between the Air Force and Space Force. Go ahead and list them!
E9: Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt)
E9: Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force (CMSSF)
E9: Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
E9: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)
I am an American Airman.
Guardian of Freedom and Justice,
My Nation’s Sword and Shield,
It's Sentry and Avenger.
I defend my Country with my Life.
As a cadet, you should definitely know the AFROTC Mission Statement. Feel free to recite it.
Develop Air and Space Force leaders of character whom we expect to fight and win our Nation's wars.
I'm sure summer is pretty intense at these 4 MAJCOMs, considering they're in the Southeast region of the U.S.
Air Combat Command (ACC): Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC): Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC): Robins AFB, Georgia
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC): Hurlburt Field, Florida
These two members of the Chain of Command are the only ones with their rank.
Holm Center Commander: Brig. Gen. Houston R. Cantwell
AFROTC Commander: Col. Corey M. Ramsby
When looking at POC uniforms, it's important to be able to identify the ranks and how many stripes they have. Recite the POC Rank Structure and the amount of stripes that indicate each rank.
Cadet Second Lieutenant: C/2nd Lt. (1 Stripe)
Cadet First Lieutenant: C/1st Lt. (1.5 Stripes)
Cadet Captain: C/Capt. (2 Stripes)
Cadet Major: C/Maj. (2.5 Stripes)
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel: C/Lt. Col (3 Stripes)
Cadet Colonel: C/Col. (4 Stripes)
Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun;
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,
At ‘em now, Give 'em the gun!
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one helluva roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!
Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!
Despite being a relatively new branch, the Space Force has its own Mission Statement, too. What is it?
Secure our Nation's interests in, from, and to space