Air Force Officer's Guide

by Benton, Jeffrey C.

• ISBN13: 9780811726566
• ISBN10: 0811726568
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Stackpole Books

Summary

A must-have book for active duty, reserve, guard officers and cadets who aspire to excellence. This edition contains the latest Air Force policies for meeting the career challenges of the 21st century, yet it also provides guidance on the timeless professional customs, traditions, and professional approach that have bred Air Force leaders since the early, days of the twentieth century.

Table of Contents

The Profession of Arms
The Professional Officer	p. 2
The Code of Air Force Service	p. 7
Leadership	p. 19
Responsibilities of Command	p. 28
Air Force Organization
The Departments of Defense and the Air Force	p. 50
The Air Reserve Forces	p. 67
Career and Advancement
Officer Professional Development	p. 74
USAF Training and Education	p. 78
Health and Fitness	p. 89
Promotion	p. 95
Officer Evaluation System	p. 99
The Air Force Way
Military Courtesy	p. 116
Customs of the Service	p. 128
Uniforms and Insignia	p. 138
Decorations, Achievement Awards, Service Medals, and Badges	p. 159
Social Life in the Air Force	p. 183
Benefits and Restrictions
The U.S. Air Force as a Career	p. 196
Rights, Privileges, and Restrictions	p. 200
Pay and Personal Allowances	p. 218
Leave	p. 227
Medical Care	p. 232
Voluntary and Involuntary Separations	p. 235
Retirement	p. 239
Benefits After Separation	p. 246
Personal Affairs
Legal Documents and Assistance	p. 256
Financial Security for Your Family	p. 268
Overseas Assignment	p. 277
Initial Active-Duty and Follow-On Assignments	p. 283
Professional Reading Guide	p. 288
USAF Bases	p. 294
Selected Air Force Publications	p. 329
Selected Acronyms	p. 332
Index	p. 335
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