AB | AMN | A1C

(The Brown Book) Enlisted Force Structure

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.

• 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, CDCs, Upgrade Training & obtain 5-Skill Level

Colorado Leadership, Mission, History, and State Partnership Program (SPP):

• Colorado National Guard Leadership

• Colorado National Guard Mission and Vision and 140 WG Fact Sheet

• Colorado National Guard History (video) and Colorado Guard Heritage

• State Partnership Program

Key Air Force Systems to Know:

• Go to 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