Air Force Officer's Guide

by Benton, Jeffrey C.

• ISBN13: 9780811734523
• ISBN10: 0811734528
• Edition: 35th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-25
• Publisher: Stackpole Books

Summary

U.S. Air Force organizations and types of assignments Duties and responsibilities Privileges, benefits, and restrictions Customs and courtesies Career development and promotion Pay and allowances Command and leadership Uniforms and insignia Complete data on Air Force installations worldwide Extensive references to regulations and other information Updated to reflect changes in the military in general and the Air Force in particular, this new edition of Air Force Officer's Guide contains professional materials needed for a successful career as an Air Force officer, from cadet to general, both active duty and reserves.

Table of Contents

The Profession of Arms
The Professional Officer	p. 2
The Code of Air Force Service	p. 7
Leadership	p. 20
Responsibilities of Command	p. 28
The Air Force of the Future	p. 48
Air Force Organization
The Departments of Defense and the Air Force	p. 52
The Air Reserve Forces	p. 74
Career and Advancement
Officer Professional Development	p. 80
USAF Training and Education	p. 84
Health and Fitness	p. 96
Promotion	p. 102
Officer Evaluation System	p. 106
The Air Force Way
Military Courtesy	p. 124
Customs of the Service	p. 136
Uniforms and Insignia	p. 146
Awards, Decorations, and Badges	p. 169
Social Life in the Air Force	p. 197
Benefits and Restrictions
The U.S. Air Force as a Career	p. 210
Rights, Privileges, and Restrictions	p. 214
Pay and Personal Allowances	p. 232
Leave	p. 242
Medical Care	p. 246
Voluntary and Involuntary Separations	p. 249
Retirement	p. 254
Benefits after Separation	p. 261
Personal Affairs
Legal Documents and Assistance	p. 270
Financial Security for Your Family	p. 282
Overseas Assignment	p. 292
Initial Active-Duty and Follow-On Assignments	p. 298
Professional Reading Guide	p. 303
Major USAF Installations	p. 309
Selected Air Force Publications	p. 330
USAF Acronyms and Abbreviations	p. 333
USAF Fitness Charts	p. 342
Index	p. 359
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