Warrior Knowledge – Spring 2025

Mission & Other Statements, Responses, Dates, Code of Conduct, Creed, Oaths, MAJCOMS, COC, Ranks, SF Song, quotes. DOES NOT INCLUDE: air force song, phonetic alphabet, flight coc, all wing coc.

Air Force Mission

To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.

Air Force ROTC Mission

Develop Air and Space Force leaders of character whom we expect to fight and win our nation’s wars.

Holm Center Mission

We build leaders.

AFROTC Field Training Mission

Train and evaluate cadets in AF institutional competencies preparing them for the Professional Officer Course.

Air Force Core Values

Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do.

Cadet Honor Code

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

Seven 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?

Founding Date – United States Air Force

National Security Act of 1947 (18 September 1947).

Founding Date – United States Space Force

National Defense Authorization Act (20 December 2019).

Space Force Motto

Semper Supra; Always Above

Space Force Mission

To secure our nation’s interests in, from, and to space.

Code of Conduct – Article I

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 – Article II

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.

Code of Conduct – Article III

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.

Code of Conduct – Article IV

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.

Code of Conduct – Article V

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 utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Code of Conduct – Article VI

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.

Airman’s Creed – Verse I

I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my nation’s call.

Airman’s Creed – Verse II

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 – Verse III

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 – Verse IV

I am an American Airman:
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
and I will not fail.

Oath of Enlistment

I, (state your name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God (optional).

Oath of Office

I, (state your name), having been appointed a (rank) in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me God (optional).

Air Mobility Command (AMC)

Scott AFB, IL.

Air Combat Command (ACC)

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.

Air Education & Training Command (AETC)

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX.

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

Hurlburt Field, FL.

United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA)

Ramstein AB, Germany.

Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI.

Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)

Robins AFB, GA.

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

Barksdale AFB, LA.

Space Operations Command (SpOC)

Peterson SFB CO.

Space Systems Command (SSC)

Los Angeles AFB, California.

Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM)

Peterson SFB, Colorado.

President of the United States

The Honorable Donald J. Trump

Secretary of Defense

The Honorable Pete Hegseth

Secretary of the Air Force

The Honorable Troy Meink

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Dan Caine

Chief of Staff of the Air Force

General David W. Allvin.

Chief of Space Operations

General B. Chance Saltzman

AETC Commander

Lieutenant General Brian S. Robinson

Air University Commander

Lieutenant General Andrea D. Tullos

Holm Center Commander

Brigadier General Joseph L. Sheffield

AFROTC (hq) Commander

Colonel Eugene Moore III.

AFROTC Northeast Region Commander

Colonel Shannon Moore

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force

Chief John F. Bentivegna

E-1

Airman Basic

E-2

Airman; one chevron

E-3

Airman First Class; two chevrons

E-4

Senior Airman; three chevrons

E-5

Staff Sergeant; four chevrons

E-6

Technical Sergeant; five chevrons

E-7

Master Sergeant; five lower, one upper chevron

E-8

Senior Master Sergeant; five lower, two upper chevrons

E-9

Chief Master Sergeant, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force; five lower, three upper chevrons

O-1

Second Lieutenant; Gold bar

O-2

First Lieutenant; Silver bar

O-3

Captain; Two connected silver bars

O-4

Major; Gold oak leaf

O-5

Lieutenant Colonel; Silver oak leaf.

O-6

Colonel; eagle.

O-7

Brigadier General; one star

O-8

Major General; two stars

O-9

Lieutenant General; three stars

O-10

General; four stars

O-Special

General of the Air Force; Five-star wartime rank.

Space Force Song – “Semper Supra”

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.

Cadet Fourth Class

One diagonal Stripe

Cadet Third Class

Two diagonal Stripes

Cadet Second Lieutenant

One thick stripe

Cadet First Lieutenant

One thick, one thin stripe

Cadet Captain

Two thick stripes

Cadet Major

One thick, one thin, one thick stripe

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

Three thick stripes

Cadet Colonel

Four thick stripes

Det 750 Commander

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Beck

Det 750 Recruiting Officer

Major Eddie Benningfield

Operations Flight Commander

Major Bianca Donahay

NCOIC, Officer Accessions Instructor

Technical Sergeant Philip Rodriguez

NCOIC, Administration Management

Staff Sergeant Tyus France

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Georgette Caplan

Cadet Wing Commander

C/Colonel Watts

Cadet Vice Wing Commander

C/Col Urquhart

A1 Director

C/Lt Col Wisniewski; Manpower & Personell

A3 Director

C/Lt Col Ryan; Operations

A2/4/5 Director

C/Maj Sible; Intel & Surveillance, Logistics & Engr, Plans & Reqs

A6 Director

C/Maj Anderson; Communications

A7 Director

C/Maj Bryan; Mission Support

E-1 (SF)

Specialist 1

E-2 (SF)

Specialist 2; one stripe

E-3 (SF)

Specialist 3, two stripes

E-4 (SF)

Specialist 4; three stripes

E-5 (SF)

Sergeant; three chevrons

E-6 (SF)

Technical Sergeant; four chevrons

E-7 (SF)

Master Sergeant; four chevrons one orbital chevron

E-8 (SF)

Senior Master Sergeant; four chevrons two orbital chevron

E-9 (SF)

Chief Master Sergeant; four chevrons three orbital chevron

E-10 (SF)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force