LIEUTENANT COLONEL

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. 

Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col): Lt Col may serve in roles such as Operations Officer, Squadron Commander, Group Commander, or Staff Officer Wing or NGB. FGOs begin taking on larger roles within Squadron, Group, and Wing. 

Commanders: Special authorities and responsibilities are inherant with command. In addition to leading people to accomplish an assigned mission, commanders have the lawful authority and responsibility to promote and safeguard the morale, physical well-being, and general welfare of persons under their command. Commanders are responsible for executing the mission, leading people, managing resources, and improving the unit. AFI 1-2, Commander's Responsibilities.

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:

• Masters Degree

• Senior Development Education (SDE) - Air War College

• Joint Combined War-fighting School (JCWS) - Apply via NGB Application

• Joint Military Environment

• Improve your strategic IQ by reviewing files such as; National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and Air Force Action Orders on the Strategic Documents Page and sharing knowledge with Airmen.

Field 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

• National Guard Association of Arizona

Key Air Force Systems to Know:

• Go to Key Air Force Sites