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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.

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

Commanders: hold the authority and responsibility to act to and lead their units to accomplish the mission. Air Force Commanders have threefold mission execution responsibilities: primary mission, Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) readiness, and mission assurance command and control. Commanders must apply good risk management, accept risk and manage resources to adjust the timing, quality, and quantity of their support to meet the requirements of the supported commander (AFI 1-2, para 3).

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.

Field Grade Officer Responsibilities:

• Developing Self

• Developing Others

• Developing Ideas

• Developing Organizations

Education:

• Masters Degree

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

• Improve your strategic IQ by reviewing files including the National Defense Strategy, CNGB Posture Statement, National Intelligence Reports, and sharing knowledge with Airmen.

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

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