AFROTC Cadet Rank Structure, US Air Force Ranks, and Warrior Knowledge

Flashcards for review of AFROTC cadet rank structure, US Air Force enlisted and officer ranks, mission statements, core values, cadet honor code, and 7 basic responses.

Cadet 4th Class (C/4C) Epaulet Rank

Cadet 3rd Class (C/3C) Epaulet Rank

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant (C/2nd Lt) Collar Rank

Cadet 1st Lieutenant (C/1st Lt) Collar Rank

Cadet Captain (C/Capt) Collar Rank

Cadet Major (C/Maj) Collar Rank

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col) Collar Rank

Cadet Colonel (C/Col) Collar Rank

Airman (Amn / E-2)

Airman First Class (A1C / E-3)

Senior Airman (SrA / E-4)

Staff Sergeant (SSgt / E-5)

Technical Sergeant (TSgt / E-6)

Master Sergeant (MSgt / E-7)

Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt / E-8)

Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt / E-9)

First Sergeant Duty Position

Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)

Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt / O-1)

First Lieutenant (1st Lt / O-2)

Captain (Capt / O-3)

Major (Maj / O-4)

Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col / O-5)

Colonel (Col / O-6)

Brigadier General (Brig Gen / O-7)

Major General (Maj Gen / O-8)

Lieutenant General (Lt Gen / O-9)

Airman Basic (AB / E-1)

The entry-level enlisted rank in the United States Air Force. Airman Basics do not wear any rank insignia.

General (Gen / O-10) / Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Four-star General officer rank denoted by four silver stars. Holds top organizational leadership positions such as Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF).

General of the Air Force (O-11)

Special wartime five-star General officer rank denoted by five silver stars arranged in a pentagonal circle. Historically held by General Henry 'Hap' Arnold.

United States Air Force Mission Statement

"To fly, fight, and win…Airpower anytime, anywhere."

United States Space Force Mission Statement

"Secure our nation's interests in, from, and to space."

AFROTC Mission Statement

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

AFROTC Cadet Honor Code

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

United States Air Force Core Values

1. Integrity First

2. Service Before Self

3. Excellence in All We Do

United States Space Force Core Values

1. Character

2. Connection

3. Commitment

4. Courage

7 Basic Responses for AFROTC Cadets

1. "Yes, sir/ma'am"

2. "No, sir/ma'am"

3. "No excuse, sir/ma'am"

4. "Sir/Ma'am, may I make a statement?"

5. "Sir/Ma'am, may I ask a question?"

6. "Sir/Ma'am, I do not understand."

7. "Sir/Ma'am, I do not know."