AB | AMN | A1C

Junior Enlisted Airmen: The fuel to our daily missions. This tier’s focus and priority is on learning and consists of Airman Basic (AB), Airman (Amn), Airman First Class (A1C), and Senior Airman (SrA). This tier should be developing their Airman Leadership Qualities and be familiar with foundational and occupational competencies to perform at the basic and intermediate levels. As Airmen progress, their focus will be on developing: 

• Airman Basic. The primary focus is to adapt from a civilian to a military lifestyle. 

• Airman. Are still learning and adapting to the military profession and are expected to understand and conform to military standards, customs and courtesies while beginning to show occupational proficiency.  

• Airman First Class. Apply their knowledge and skills to become highly efficient in their career field and focus on earning their 5-skill level. 

Junior Enlisted Airmen Responsibilities (The Brown Book, pages 14-15):   

• Developing Self

• Developing Others

• Developing Ideas

Development Path:

• Complete on-the-job training

• Complete CDCs and Upgrade Training to obtain 5-Skill Level

Documents to Review:

• The Brown Book - Enlisted Force Structure 

• The Blue Book - The Profession of Arms, Our Core Values

• The Blueprint - Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development

Learn About Arizona Leadership, Mission and State Partnership Program (SPP):

• AZ ANG National Guard Leadership

• AZNG State Partnership Program

Key Air Force Systems to Know: 

• Key Air Force Sites

Promote Organizational Culture:

• Participate in the squadron, group, wing, and community events and activities (i.e., Rising 6, Diversity and Inclusion Council)

• Professionalism, Attitude, Work Ethic, Camaraderie Maintain Mission Readiness: fitness assessment, medical and dental, mobility, AFSC Upgrade Training