Airman Handbook Notes

Key Objectives of the Air Force

• Mission: Fly, Fight, and Win.
• Assure Allies and Deter Adversaries: Deliver airpower anytime, anywhere.
• Defend Homeland: Protect against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Leadership and Education

• Understanding History and Heritage: Important for Air Force leaders.
• Art of Air War: Crucial for leaders at all levels.

Complex Global Security Environment

• Threats: People's Republic of China, Russia, North Korea, violent extremist organizations.
• International Partnerships: Focus on strengthening alliances.

Notable Figures and Historical Contributions

• Leaders: Col Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., CMSgt Richard L. Etchberger.
• Pioneers: Staff Sgt. Esther McGowin Blake.
• Innovators: Doolittle Raid, Atomic Bomb, Red Flag mission rehearsal.

Air Force Core Values

• Integrity First: Doing the right thing always.
• Service Before Self: Dedication to duty over personal desires.
• Excellence In All We Do: Passion for continuous improvement.

Profession of Arms

• Higher Calling: Security of the nation, protection of citizens.
• Guardians of Future: Beyond personal concerns, serve the nation.

Ethical Standards

• Code of Ethics: High standards of conduct and integrity.
• Ethical Dilemma: Navigating competing values and potential harm.

Enlisted Force Development

• Leadership Levels: Tactical Expertise, Operational Competence, Strategic Vision.
• Training and Education: Key to personal and professional growth.

Enlisted Promotion System

• Study Guides: AFH 1 is the sole source reference.
• Comprehension Levels: Necessary for promotion testing.

Global Operations and Strategy

• Doctrine and Joint Force: Understanding military strategy and operations.
• Joint Planning: Integration of military capabilities with national objectives.

Air and Cyberpower

• Airpower Application: Strategic, operational, and tactical objectives.
• Cyberspace Operations: Achieve objectives in or through cyberspace.

Historical Context and Operations

• Aviation History: Evolution from balloons to modern aircraft.
• Significant Wars: WWI, WWII, Cold War, Vietnam, Gulf War, and the War on Terror.

Modern Military Focus

• Air Force Structure: Organization and hierarchy.
• Total Force Integration: Regular Air Force, Reserve, and Air National Guard cooperation.

Professional Military Education

• Enlisted Professional Development: ALS, NCO Academy, SNCO Academy, Chief Leadership Course.
• International Cooperation: Training and education initiatives.

Future Focus

• Innovation and Talent Management: Attract and retain top talent.
• Competitive Edge: Continuous modernization and adaptability in training.

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Additional Notes

• Air Force Song Lyrics and Medal of Honor Recipients: Cultural heritage and recognition.
• Exercises and Operations: Red Flag, Operation Odyssey Dawn, and others as exercises in readiness and joint cooperation.