Air Force ROTC Wing Study Guide

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering Air Force and Space Force rank structures, leadership chain of command, wing staff, Major Commands (MAJCOMs), Flag Code, Code of Conduct, creeds, songs, and visual airframe recognition.

Air Force Core Values

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

Space Force 4 C's

Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage

AFROTC Honor Code

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

Airman's Creed

Statement of ethos affirming: "I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR. I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION'S CALL… MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN… GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE, MY NATION'S SWORD AND SHIELD… WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND, I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL."

The 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 U.S. 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."

President of the United States (Chain of Command)

The Honorable Donald J. Trump

Secretary of Defense (Chain of Command)

The Honorable Peter B. Hegseth

Secretary of the Air Force (Chain of Command)

The Honorable Troy E. Meink

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Chain of Command)

Gen Dan Caine

Chief of Staff of the Air Force (Chain of Command)

Gen Kenneth S. Wilsbach

Chief of Space Operations (Chain of Command)

Gen Douglass A. Schiess

Commander of Air Education and Training Command (Chain of Command)

Lt Gen Clark J. Quinn

Air University Commander (Acting)

Maj Gen Nathan L. Owendoff

Commander of Holm Center (Chain of Command)

Brig Gen Christopher Lay

Commander of AFROTC (Chain of Command)

Col Michael G. Fleming

Detachment Commander (Wing Leadership)

Col John "J.P." O'Dell

Wing Commander (Wing Leadership)

C/Col Ethan Chang

Wing Deputy Commander (Wing Leadership)

C/Col Rishab Nair

Wing Director of Staff (Wing Leadership)

C/Col Kangdrake Bernardin

TRG Commander (Wing Leadership)

C/Col Elena Bland

TRG Deputy Commander (Wing Leadership)

C/Lt Col Ean Fraser

MSG Commander (Wing Leadership)

C/Col Tristan Price

MSG Deputy Commander (Wing Leadership)

C/Lt Col Nathan Godsey

Air Combat Command (ACC)

Major Command located at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia

Air Education and Training Command (AETC)

Major Command located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

Major Command located at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana

Air Force Material Command (AFMC)

Major Command located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)

Major Command located at Robins AFB, Georgia

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

Major Command located at Hurlburt Field, Florida

Air Mobility Command (AMC)

Major Command located at Scott AFB, Illinois

Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)

Major Command located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

U.S. Air Forces in Europe/Air Forces Africa (USAFE/USAFAFRICA)

Major Command located at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Combat Forces Command (CFC)

Space Force Command located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado (formerly known as Space Operations Command [SpOC])

Space Systems Command (SSC)

Space Force Command located at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California

Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM)

Space Force Command located at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida

Flag Code: Procession with Other Flags

When carried in a procession with other flags, the U.S. Flag should be on the marching right or in front of the center of the line.

Flag Code: Crossed Staffs Against a Wall

When displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, the U.S. Flag should be on its own right (the observer's left), with its staff in front of the other.

Flag Code: Display on Same Halyard or Adjacent Staffs

When flown with flags of States, cities, or organizations on the same halyard, the U.S. Flag must always be at the peak; on adjacent staffs, it must be hoisted first and lowered last.

Flag Code: Placement Relative to Other Nations' Flags

No other flag may be placed above or to the right of the U.S. Flag. When displayed with the flag of another nation, flags must be of equal size and flown from separate staffs of equal height.

Flag Code: Flat or Vertical Display Against a Wall

When displayed flat or hung vertically against a wall, the union (the field of stars) must always be uppermost and to the Flag's own right (the observer's left).

Flag Code: Outdoors in Uniform during Reveille/Retreat

Service members must stop, face the flag (or the direction of the music if the flag is not visible), and stand at parade rest while reveille/retreat plays.

Flag Code: Outdoors in Uniform during "To the Colors" or National Anthem

Service members must render a hand salute as soon as "To the Colors" or the national anthem begins playing immediately after reveille/retreat, holding it until the music ends.

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 or 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 will 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 Basic (AB)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-1 in the U.S. Air Force; carries no insignia.

Airman (Amn)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-2 in the U.S. Air Force; denoted by an insignia with one stripe/chevron.

Airman First Class (A1C)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-3 in the U.S. Air Force; denoted by an insignia with two stripes/chevrons.

Senior Airman (SrA)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-4 in the U.S. Air Force; denoted by an insignia with three stripes/chevrons.

Staff Sergeant (SSgt)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-5 in the U.S. Air Force; denoted by an insignia with four stripes/chevrons.

Technical Sergeant (TSgt)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-6 in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Master Sergeant (MSgt)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-7 in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-8 in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-9 in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)

Special senior enlisted leadership rank and position in the U.S. Air Force at pay grade E-9.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)

The senior enlisted position of the U.S. Air Force at pay grade E-9.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC)

Special senior enlisted position serving the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at pay grade E-9.

Specialist 1 (Spc1)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-1 in the U.S. Space Force; carries no insignia.

Specialist 2 (Spc2)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-2 in the U.S. Space Force.

Specialist 3 (Spc3)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-3 in the U.S. Space Force.

Specialist 4 (Spc4)

U.S. DoD pay grade E-4 in the U.S. Space Force.

Sergeant (Sgt) [Space Force]

U.S. DoD pay grade E-5 in the U.S. Space Force.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force (CMSSF)

The senior enlisted rank and position of the U.S. Space Force at pay grade E-9.

Company Grade Officer Ranks (O-1 to O-3)

Second Lieutenant (2d Lt, O-1), First Lieutenant (1st Lt, O-2), and Captain (Capt, O-3); identical in both the Air Force and Space Force.

Field Grade Officer Ranks (O-4 to O-6)

Major (Maj, O-4), Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col, O-5), and Colonel (Col, O-6); identical in both the Air Force and Space Force.

General Officer Ranks (O-7 to O-10)

Brigadier General (Brig Gen, O-7), Major General (Maj Gen, O-8), Lieutenant General (Lt Gen, O-9), and General (Gen, O-10); identical in both the Air Force and Space Force.

Warrant Officer Grades (Air Force)

Warrant Officer 1, Chief Warrant Officer 2, Chief Warrant Officer 3, Chief Warrant Officer 4, and Chief Warrant Officer 5.

Airframe Identification (Attack)

A-10C Thunderbolt II

Airframe Identification (Gunship - Spooky)

AC-130U Spooky

Airframe Identification (Gunship - Ghostrider)

AC-130J Ghostrider

Airframe Identification (Supersonic Bomber)

B-1B Lancer

Airframe Identification (Stealth Bomber)

B-2 Spirit

Airframe Identification (Heavy Strategic Bomber)

B-52H Stratofortress

Airframe Identification (Strategic Airlifter - Super Galaxy)

C-5M Super Galaxy

Airframe Identification (Tactical/Strategic Airlifter - Globemaster III)

C-17A Globemaster III

Airframe Identification (Combat Learjet)

C-21 Learjet (Combat Learjet)

Airframe Identification (Turboprop Tactical Transport - H Model)

C-130H

Airframe Identification (Turboprop Tactical Transport - Super Hercules)

C-130J Super Hercules

Airframe Identification (Combat King II)

HC-130J Combat King II

Airframe Identification (Commando II)

MC-130J Commando II

Airframe Identification (Air Superiority Fighter)

F-15C Eagle

Airframe Identification (Airborne Warning and Control System)

E-3 Sentry (AWACS)

Airframe Identification (Tiltrotor)

CV-22 Osprey

Airframe Identification (Dual-Role Strike Fighter)

F-15E Strike Eagle

Airframe Identification (Multi-Role Fighter - Viper)

F-16C Fighting Falcon (Viper)

Airframe Identification (Stealth Air Dominance Fighter)

F-22 Raptor

Airframe Identification (Fifth-Generation Multi-Role Stealth Fighter)

F-35A Lightning II

Airframe Identification (Combat Search and Rescue Helicopter)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

Airframe Identification (Next-Generation Aerial Refueling Tanker)

KC-46 Pegasus

Airframe Identification (Four-Engine Stratotanker)

KC-135R Stratotanker

Airframe Identification (Intelligence/Reconnaissance Aircraft - Liberty)

MC-12W Liberty

Airframe Identification (Missile Field Support Helicopter)

MH-139 Grey Wolf

Airframe Identification (Reconnaissance Aircraft - Rivet Joint)

RC-135 Rivet Joint

Airframe Identification (Twin-Engine Jet Trainer - Jayhawk)

T-1A Jayhawk

Airframe Identification (Primary Turboprop Trainer - Texan II)

T-6A Texan II

Airframe Identification (Supersonic Advanced Jet Trainer - Talon)

T-38C Talon