Warrior Knowledge Spring 2025

Spring 2025 Warrior Knowledge

Cadet Colonel

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

Cadet Major

Cadet Captain

Cadet 1st Lieutenant

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant

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-7*

First Sergeant

E-8

Senior Master Sergeant

E-8*

First Sergeant

E-9

Chief Master Sergeant

E-9*

First Sergeant

E-9**

Command Chief Master Sergeant

E-9***

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

E-1 (Space Force)

Specialist 1

E-2 (Space Force)

Specialist 2

E-3 (Space Force)

Specialist 3

E-4 (Space Force)

Specialist 4

E-5 (Space Force)

Sergeant

E-6 (Space Force)

Technical Sergeant

E-7 (Space Force)

Master Sergeant

E-8 (Space Force)

Senior Master Sergeant

E-9 (Space Force)

Chief Master Sergeant

E-9* (Space Force)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force

O-1

Second Lieutenant

O-2

First 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

Warrior Concept: Chain of Command

Be able to identify, define, and explain the importance of: Chain of Command. (Instruction: The hierarchical structure within an organization that outlines the reporting relationships and lines of authority between actors.)

The Honor Code

I will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.

Air Force Core Values

Integrity first, Service before self, Excellence in what all we do

Holm Center Mission

We Build Leaders.

Air Force ROTC Mission

Develop Air and Space Leaders of Characters whom we expect to fight and win our nation’s wars.

Space Force Mission

Secure our Nation’s interests in, from, and to space.

Warrior Concept: Enlisted vs Officers

Enlisted personnel are responsible for the day to day operations, while Officers are responsible for more administrative and management functions. E - 82% and O - 18%

Phonetic Alphabet (A)

Alpha

Phonetic Alphabet (B)

Bravo

Phonetic Alphabet (C)

Charlie

Phonetic Alphabet (D)

Delta

Phonetic Alphabet (E)

Echo

Phonetic Alphabet (F)

Foxtrot

Phonetic Alphabet (G)

Golf

Phonetic Alphabet (H)

Hotel

Phonetic Alphabet (I)

India

Phonetic Alphabet (J)

Juliet

Phonetic Alphabet (K)

Kilo

Phonetic Alphabet (L)

Lima

Phonetic Alphabet (M)

Mike

Phonetic Alphabet (N)

November

Phonetic Alphabet (O)

Oscar

Phonetic Alphabet (P)

Papa

Phonetic Alphabet (Q)

Quebec

Phonetic Alphabet (R)

Romeo

Phonetic Alphabet (S)

Sierra

Phonetic Alphabet (T)

Tango

Phonetic Alphabet (U)

Uniform

Phonetic Alphabet (V)

Victor

Phonetic Alphabet (W)

Whiskey

Phonetic Alphabet (X)

Xray

Phonetic Alphabet (Y)

Yankee

Phonetic Alphabet (Z)

Zulu

Air Force Song: First Verse

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 US Air Force!

The Space Force Song

We’re the mighty watchful eye, Guardians beyond the blue, The invisible front line, Warfighters brave and true. Boldly reaching into space, There’s no limit to our sky. Standing guard both night and day, We’re the Space Force from on high.

Verbal Counseling (V)

Assigned to the cadet by their immediate supervisor. Used to verbally inform the cadet of a certain infraction, possibility of infraction in the future, or failure to meet standards. Cadets will be counseled on the spot or as soon as practical/appropriate with no paperwork required. An email may be sent in lieu of an in-person conversation due to the increasing reliance on technological medians. The counselor will note the counseling in the discipline tracker and add information about the counseling.

Memorandum for Record (MFR)

Assigned to the cadet by their immediate supervisor. An MFR in which the cadet details the conduct that led to their counseling, why they did not rectify the issue after being issued their Verbal counseling (if applicable), what they should have done differently, and how they will correct the problem in future. Cadets should reference the relevant AFI section(s), to teach them to reference appropriate rules and regulations. The MFR will be due one week after being assigned.

Letter of Counseling (LOC)

Will be written by the supervisor of the cadet who has already been counseled via MFR (if applicable) on the recurring mistake. The counseled cadets supervisor who issued the LOC will have a formal face-to-face meeting with the violating cadet to go over the LOC and approve it.

Letter of Admonition (LOA)

Will be given to the counseled cadet who have already received an LOC on the recurring mistake. The LOA is written by the IG and given to the counseled cadet for that cadet to keep. When the LOA is passed on from the IG to the counseled cadet it will be in the presence of the Wing Commander, and or, Vice Wing Commander, in which a formal face-to-face meeting with the violating cadet will occur

Letter of Reprimand (LOR)

Is for Wing Commander use only. An LOR is written by the Wing Commander and given to the Cadet, who must sign the document at the conclusion of their meeting with the Operations Officer, Wing Commander, Vice Wing Commander, and IG.

Airman Foundational Competency Categories

Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas, Developing Organizations. Competencies are a combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities that manifest in patterns of behavior. Foundational competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen.

Important AFIs

AFI 36-2903: Outlines the uniform appearance and grooming standard for Air Force personnel.

AFI 36-2905: Outlines the USAF fitness program and how it should be implemented.

AFI 36-2618: Outlines the USAF Enlisted force structure, including the expectations/responsibilities associated with each rank.

Airman’s Creed - First Paragraph

I am an American Airman.

I am a Warrior.

I have answered my nation’s call.

Airman’s Creed - Second Paragraph

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

Airman’s Creed - Third Paragraph

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.

Airman’s Creed - Fourth Paragraph

I am an American Airman.

Wingman, Leader, Warrior.

I will never leave an Airman behind,

I will never falter, And I will not fail!

National Chain of Command: President

The Honorable Donald J. Trump

National Chain of Command: Secretary of Defense

The Honorable Pete Hegseth

National Chain of Command: Secretary of the Air Force

)The Honorable Gary A. Ashworth

National Chain of Command: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Admiral Christopher W. Grady

National Chain of Command: Chief of Staff of the Air Force

General David W. Allvin

National Chain of Command: Chief of Space Operations

General B. Chance “Salty” Saltzman

National Chain of Command: Air Education and Training Command/CC

Lieutenant General Brian S. Robinson

National Chain of Command: Air University/CC

Lieutenant General Andrea Tullos

National Chain of Command: Holm Center/CC

Brigadier General Joseph L. Sheffield

National Chain of Command: AFROTC/CC

Colonel Eugene “Easy” Moore

Warrior Concept: Agile Combat Employment (ACE)

Instruction: A doctrinal strategy designed to increase the survivability and effectiveness of the USAF in highly contested environments. Key elements of ACE include Dispersed Operations, Rapid Mobility, Multi-Capable Airmen, Prepositioned Equipment, and Command and Control Flexibility. ACE seeks to complicate enemy planning and increase friendly survivability in contested areas where traditional base operations may be at risk, principally through force decentralization.

Warrior Concept: Multi-Capable Airman (MCA)

Instruction: Airmen training expeditionary skills and capable of accomplishing tasks outside of their core AFSC.

Code of Conduct: Part 1

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Code of Conduct: Part 2

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.