Lesson Objectives pg24 Identify grade & badge insignia insignia is a badge or mark of office or honor. AF grade insignia has two categories: Officer Enlisted two categories: Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) Airman

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC 2 Officer Insignia Lieutenant” for a 2 nd LT or 1 st LT “Major” “Colonel” for either a Lt Col or Col “General” for all generals Insignia Military Titles pg 41

Enlisted Insignia Airmen Airmen serving in the grade of AB- SrA Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) Airmen serving in the grade of staff sergeant through chief master sergeant “Top Three” Master Sergeant, Senior Master Sergeant And Chief Master Sergeant Chief” for a Chief Master Sergeant “Sergeant” for all other sergeants “Airman” for AB to SrA

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 4 First Sergeants Diamond device above star on chevrons May hold the rank of MSgt, SMSgt, or CMSgt These top senior NCOs hold a position of trust & responsibility as the link between the commander & unit personnel. Responsibilities include: Ensuring that enlisted personnel know their commander's policies Representing the interests of enlisted personnel to the commander Promoting enlisted personnel’s welfare, morale, and health Maintaining discipline and standards of conduct Providing guidance on leadership, military justice, and customs and courtesies

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 5 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Holds highest position of any enlisted personnel Acts as personal advisor to Air Force Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force Provides information about welfare, effectiveness, & progress of enlisted force

6 Insignia for AF JROTC? OFFICERS ENLISTED

Active Duty vs Cadet Active duty officer grade insignia are very different from cadet Enlisted grades are slightly different

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 8 What are the insignia of grade for Cadet Airmen? The four Airman grades Airman Basic (AB) Airman (Amn) Airman First Class (A1C) Senior Airman (SrA) For enlisted grades, the pay grade is always one more than the number of stripes.

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 9 Cadet Badges

AF JROTC - Ribbons

SLS Ribbon

Outstanding Flight Alpha Flight Arnold Bailey Brady Brewer Chang Dormer Haque Heo Ingram Milliron Parncutt Perri Raftery Ruiz Shaw Simmons Tulik Tinneny Zink Varga

Review Identify your grade insignia Identify grade insignia of your Flight CC & Flt Sgt Identify grade insignia of your SASI and Aerospace Science Instructor Read Drill Manual (AF Manual

14 All services pay is equal-federally funded Specific job may allow supplemental income Rank looks different for each service

Introduction to Air Force Junior ROTC Lesson 2, Chapter 1, The Military Uniform and Appearance Standards 15 Next-Issue Uniform/POA

16 Silver outranks Gold due to lessen change