FIRST LIEUTENANT

Officer Force Structure: The officer force structure is comprised of three distinct and separate tiers. The tiers are Company Grade Officer (CGO) and include grades O-1 thru O-3, Field Grade Officer (FGO) comprising of grades O-4 thru O-6, and General Officer (GO), with grades O-7 thru O-10. FGOs are expected to have mastered CGO responsibilities. Officers should understand the enlisted structure, duty titles, and responsibilities within their organizations.

First Lieutenant (1Lt): By the time officers become a 1Lt, they are generally well-versed in their AFSC, though they may still be going through their required upgrade and on-the-Job Training (OJT). Some officers begin taking on the job of Flight Commander as a 2LT or 1LT.

Focus Areas: Professionalism and mission success along with developing tactical, operational, and strategic competencies associated with this rank and position. Competencies are developed through AF education, training, and professional experiences.

Education:

• AFSC Training to Qualified 3-skill level

• Learn and be involved in enlisted performance reports (EPRs), awards, and decorations

• Learn Commanding General Priorities

Company Grade Officer Responsibilities:

• Developing Self

• Developing Others

• Developing Ideas

• Developing Organizations

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

• The Purple Book - The Joint Team

Learn about DC Leadership, Mission, History and State Partnership Program (SPP):

• AZ ANG National Guard Leadership

• AZ ANG National Guard State Partnership Program

Promote Organizational Culture:

• Participate in the squadron, group, wing, and community events and activities

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

Key Air Force Systems to Know:

• Go to Key Air Force Sites