6B. Enlisted Force Structure Flashcards
Airman Rank
Competency:
- Begins to show occupational proficiency
- Still requires significant supervision/support
Rank:
Junior Enlisted
Airman First Class
Competency:
- Fully complies with AF standards
- Devotes time to increasing skills
- Becoming an effective team member
- 5 skill level earned at this grade
Rank:
Junior Enlisted
Senior Airman
Rank:
Junior Enlisted
Skills:
- Performs as skilled technician & trainer
- Begins developing supervisory & leadership skills
- Must complete ALS before assuming grade of SSgt
Noncommissioned Officer
Skills:
- Become expert technicians
- Develop as leader/supervisor/manager/mentor
- Understand & internalize institutional competencies
- Pursue professional development
- Selected for developmental special duty
Staff Sergeants
Rank:
NCO
Skills:
- Skilled technicians
- Supervisory & training responsibilities
- Earn 7 skill level at this rank
Technical Sergeants
Ranks:
NCO
Skills:
1. Unit’s technical experts
Responsibilities:
- Continuously develop as technician/supervisor/leader/mentor
- Professional development
Rank Structure
Junior Enlisted: AB Amn A1C SrA
NCO:
SSgt
TSgt
SNCO:
MSgt
SMSgt
CMSgt
Senior NCOs
Responsibilities:
- Serve as leader in profession of arms
- Participate in decision-making processes
- Deal with technical/operational/org issues
Master Sergeant
Skills:
1. Technical experts
Responsibility:
- Increased leadership/management/team building
- Should take DSD opportunities
Competency:
1. Transition from first line supervisor to leader of operational competence
Senior Master Sergeant
Skills:
- Experienced operational leader
- Skilled at merging team resources w/ other orgs
Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt)
Skills:
- Substantial operational/occupational experience
- Holds strategic leadership positions
- Has tremendous influence
Responsibilities:
- Mentor/develop junior enlisted
- Influence the professional development of company grade officers
Enlisted Force Structure
Purpose:
- Provide the framework to meet mission reqs
- Develop foundational/occupational competencies
Tiers:
- Junior Enlisted
- NCO
- SNCO
AFH 36-2618
Title:
The Enlisted Force Structure
Purpose:
Outlines the responsibilities of the enlisted tiers
Airman Basic
Rank:
Junior Enlisted
Competency:
1. Requires close supervision
Responsibilities:
- Adapt to the military
- Acquire knowledge of AF standards
- Learn customs/courtesies
- Strive to attain occupational proficiency