MAJOR

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.

Major (Maj): Majs begin taking on larger roles at the Squadron, Wing, and Group levels. Majs often serve as a Squadron Commander, or as a staff officers at a Wing or Group Level. Maj is also a period in which many officers begin seeking out advanced career development or joint assignments.

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:

• Intermediate Development Education (IDE) - Air Command and Staff College

• Master's Degree

• Advanced Career Development or Joint Assignments

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

Field Grade Officer Responsibilities:

• Developing Self

• Developing Others

• Developing Ideas

• Developing Organizations

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