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Air Force Rank Structure

Complete enlisted and officer rank structure for the Air Force.

Enlisted
4 ranks

Enlisted Airmen operate and maintain the most technically advanced aircraft and weapon systems in the world. Their expertise ensures air superiority and global reach for the joint force.

Airman Basic
E-1 · AB
Airman
E-2 · Amn
Airman First Class
E-3 · A1C
Senior Airman
E-4 · SrA
NCO
2 ranks

Air Force NCOs are technical experts and frontline leaders. They supervise Airmen, maintain mission readiness and ensure the precise execution of air operations around the globe.

Staff Sergeant
E-5 · SSgt
Technical Sergeant
E-6 · TSgt
Senior NCO
7 ranks

Senior NCOs in the Air Force are the most experienced technical and leadership professionals in the enlisted force. They shape policy, mentor leaders and ensure the long-term readiness of the service.

Master Sergeant
E-7 · MSgt
First Sergeant (E-7)
E-7 · 1SgtE7
Senior Master Sergeant
E-8 · SMSgt
First Sergeant (E-8)
E-8 · 1SgtE8
Chief Master Sergeant
E-9 · CMSgt
First Sergeant (E-9)
E-9 · 1SgtE9
Command Chief Master Sergeant
E-9 · CCM
Senior Enlisted Advisor
1 ranks
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
E-9 · CMSAF
Officer
6 ranks

Commissioned Air Force Officers lead Airmen and direct operations in air, space and cyberspace. They are responsible for mission planning, execution and the welfare of their Airmen.

Second Lieutenant
O-1 · 2dLt
First Lieutenant
O-2 · 1stLt
Captain
O-3 · Capt
Major
O-4 · Maj
Lieutenant Colonel
O-5 · LtCol
Colonel
O-6 · Col
General
4 ranks

Air Force General Officers command major commands and serve as senior advisors on air, space and cyber power. They shape the strategic posture of American airpower worldwide.

Brigadier General
O-7 · BrigGen
Major General
O-8 · MajGen
Lieutenant General
O-9 · LtGen
General
O-10 · Gen
Special
1 ranks
General of the Air Force
O-10 · GAF