Core Values and More
Rank Structure
Rank Structure Cont.
Chain of Command
Military Time
100

What is your reporting statement?

Sir/Ma'am, Trainee (last name) reports as ordered.

100

What is an E-1?

Airman Basic

100

What is an E-6?

Technical Sergeant

100

Who is at the top of the USAF chain of command?

The President of the United States - Donald J. Trump

100

What is 1:00pm in military time?

1300

200

When did President Truman sign the National Security Act of 1947, establishing the Air Force as an independent branch of the U.S. Armed Forces? AKA the USAF's Birthday

September 18, 1947

200

What is an E-2?

Airman

200

What is an E-7?

Master Sergeant

200

Who is your direct supervisor while in USAF BMT?

Your Military Training Instructors (MTI's)

200

What is 6:19pm in military time?

1819

300

What are the USAF core values?

Integrity First

Service Before Self

Excellence in All We Do

300

What is an E-3?

Airman First Class

300

What is an E-8?

Senior Master Sergeant

300

These individuals are characterized by a diamond emblem on their rank insignia and are known for their dedication to Airmen's professional and personal well-being.

First Sergeant AKA "First Shirt"

300

What is 11:43pm in military time?

2343

400

What is the first line of the Air Force song?

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun;
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,
At 'em boys, give 'er the gun (give 'er the gun now!)
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!

400

What is an E-4?

Senior Airman

400

What is an E-9?

Chief Master Sergeant

400

What training group do USAF trainees belong to?

737 Training Group

400

What is 2:38am in military time?

0238

500

What are the first two lines of the Airman's Creed?

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.

I AM A WARRIOR.

I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL. 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. 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. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.

WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR.

I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,

I WILL NEVER FALTER,

AND I WILL NOT FAIL. 

500

What is an E-5?

Staff Sergeant

500

Highest Enlisted Rank in the USAF 

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)

500

What wing does the USAF BMT Training Group belong to?

37 Training Wing

500

What is 9:28pm in military time?

2128