United States Airforce

Ranks

1. 

   Captain

   Commands and controls company-sized units. This is also the entry point for Master NCO’s making the transition to the Commissioned Officer program. In order to be eligible for command of a company, a soldier will need to be at the rank of Captain, and have served as a Master Sergeant for 16 weeks.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of 1st Lt
   ● Soldier has been a 1st Lt or MSgt for a minimum of 16 weeks
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may be assigned to a Company Commander position.
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier is required to lead their Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already a leading that department

   150

   Promotion Points

   O3

   Capt

2. 

   First Lieutenant

   As a senior Lieutenant, they are often selected to be the Pilot In Command.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to all requirements of 2nd Lt
   ● Soldier has been an O1 for a minimum of 12 weeks
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may be assigned to a Company Executive Officer position
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion
   ● Soldier is eligible to lead a Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already leading that department

   100

   Promotion Points

   O2

   1st Lt

3. 

   Second Lieutenant

   Second Lieutenant is the entry-level rank for Commissioned Officers. A Second Lieutenant will typically be a Co-Pilot, and will be responsible for assisting their pilots in command, both on and off the field. Each PIC will be assisted by a 2IC, a Aerial Gunner with a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Second Lieutenants, while in command of the airframe, should still ensure that they learn from the PIC at every opportunity. This will drastically increase the Second Lieutenant’s leadership capabilities as well as tactical capabilities.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier should be at least 18 years of age.
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a Unit Department
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address at Staff discretion
   ● Soldier is required to lead their Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already leading that department

   50

   Promotion Points

   O1

   2d Lt

4. 

   Master Sergeant

   Key assistant to the Company Commander. Generally has enough experience and puts it to use by making quick, accurate decisions in the best interests of the Rangers and the unit. Master Sergeant is the highest USAF enlisted rank available that is not assigned on an as needed basis. Master Sergeants can serve as Senior TACPs and Senior Combat Controllers.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to the requirements of the rank of TSgt
   ● Soldier has completed the Advanced Leadership Course
   ● Soldier has been a TSgt for 16 weeks minimum
   ● Soldier is eligible to join a unit department
   ● Soldier is required to lead their Unit Department if another soldier of higher rank is not already leading that department
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email at staff discretion

   120

   Promotion Points

   E7

   MSgt

5. 

   Technical Sergeant

   Technical Sergeants are the backbone of the USAF NCO corps. These NCO’s have more training and experience than a airforce Staff Sergeant, and as a result, can be expected to perform better both on and off the battlefield. 
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to the requirements of the rank of SSgt
   ● Soldier is active for at least 10+ hours a week
   ● Soldier has been a SSgt for 4 weeks minimum.
   *May be waived at Command discretion
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier can apply for Senior Non-Commissioned Officer membership, and upon acceptance will be transferred to the rank of Master Sergeant.
   ● Soldier can apply for the Commissioned Officer program, and upon acceptance will be transferred to the rank of Officer Cadet.

   90

   Promotion Points

   E6

   TSgt

6. 

   Staff Sergeant

   Staff Sergeant is the base of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks in the USAF. This rank is awarded to Airmen that have demonstrated a strong leadership potential, and a desire to develop that potential. Staff Sergeants will typically be assigned to a leadership role, sometimes as a Senior TACP, if there is not a Technical Sergeant available for the position. Off the battlefield, Staff Sergeants will ensure that the needs of their personnel are met, praise, train, and discipline their Airmen as they see fit, and learn from the more senior Non-Commissioned Officers in the unit. On the battlefield, Staff Sergeants are expected to take charge of those around them in the absence of other orders or leadership, and to assist the leaders above them in any way possible.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has demonstrated leadership potential
   ● Soldier attends unit meetings regularly
   ● Soldier has completed Basic Leadership Course (BLC)
   *May be waived at Command discretion
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may be assigned to a Senior TACP position
   ● Soldier may receive a unit email address, at staff discretion
   ● Soldier earns access to the NCO forums

   60

   Promotion Points

   E5

   SSgt

7. 

   Senior Airman

   Can manage other enlisted Airmen of lower rank, however more commonly will be assigned under an NCO in a non-leadership position. Specialists are exactly what their name implies. These Rangers are the most experienced of the lower enlisted, and by now will be very proficient in a minimum of their assigned role, and more commonly multiple roles. Has served a minimum of 4 weeks as a A1C and has a proven track record of discipline. Rangers may also be awarded this rank for prior real world military service.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to the requirements of the rank of A1C
   ● Soldier has demonstrated proficiency in their assigned role both in training and combat situations.
   ● Soldier is a member of the Veterans Experience Program (VEP)
   Privileges:
   ● Soldier may apply for specialized training schools
   ● Soldier may apply for Junior Non-Commissioned Officer membership

   40

   Promotion Points

   E4

   SrA

8. 

   Airman First Class

   An airman first class in the U.S. Air Force is the third lowest enlisted rank and directly above airman. It is equivalent to the rank of private first class in the Army, lance corporal in the Marines, and seaman in the Navy/Coast Guard. Airman first class can be an entry-level rank for newly or recently enlisted members of the Air Force but also suggests greater experience and leadership abilities.
   Requirements:
   ● Soldier has lived up to the requirements of the rank of PV2
   ● Soldier submits a RSVP to events regularly
   ● Soldier has completed Airborne / Air Assault School
   Privileges:
   N/A

   20

   Promotion Points

   E3

   A1C