AF Rank Structure
Cadet Rank Structure
C/4C - Cadet Forth Class
C/3C - Cadet Third Class
C/2Lt. - Cadet Second Lieutenant
C/1st Lt. - Cadet First Lieutenant
C/Capt. - Cadet Captain
C/Maj. - Cadet Major
C/Lt. Col. - Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
C/Col. - Cadet Colonel
Air Combat Command
Joint Base Langley, Virginia
Cadet Honor Code
We will not lie, steal, or cheat, not tolerate among us anyone who does.
7 Basic 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 make a statement?
Sir/ma'am, may I ask a question?
Article 1 of the Code of Conduct
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
AF Officer Rank Structure
O-1 - 2nd Lieutenant
O-2 - 1st Lieutenant
O-3 - Captain
O-4 - Major
O-5 - Lieutenant Colonel
O-6 - Colonel
O-7 - Brigadier General
O-8 - Major General
O-9 - Lieutenant General
O-10 - General
Chief of Space Operations
Lieutenant General Bradley C. Saltzman
Airmans Creed Stanza 1
I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my Nation's call.
Secretary of the Air Force
The Honorable Frank Kendall III
Article 3 of the Code of Conduct
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Air Force Enlisted Rank Structure
E-1 - Airman Basic
E-2 - Airman
E-3 - Airman First Class
E-4 - Senior Airman
E-5 - Staff Sergeant
E-6 - Technical Sergeant
E-7 - Master Sergeant
E-8 - Senior Master Sergeant
E-9 - Chief Master Sergeant
Secretary of Defense
The Honorable LLoyd J. Austin III.
Airman's Creed Stanza 2
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.
Air Force Mission Statement
To fly, fight, and win... Airpower anytime, anywhere.
Article 4 of the Code of Conduct
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and back them up in every way.
What Rank/Paygrade is an O-7?
Brigadier General
AFROTC/CC
Colonel Corey M. Ramsby
Airman's Creed Stanza 3
I am an American Airman.
Guardian of Freedom and Justice.
My Nation's Sword and Shield,
Its Sentry and Avenger.
I defend my Country with my Life.
Commander, Air University
Lieutenant General Andrea D. Tullos
Article 5 of the Code of Conduct
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the upmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
What Rank/Paygrade is an E-8?
Senior Master Sergeant
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA)
Airman's Creed Stanza 4
I am an American Airman.
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
And I will not fail.
Air Force Song Stanza 1
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!
Article 6 of the Code of Conduct
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.