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List of Military Ranks United States Air Force Officer Ranks (Ordered By Seniority)

O-1Air Force Second LieutenantSecond Lieutenant2d LtCommissioned Officer
O-2Air Force First LieutenantFirst Lieutenant1st LCommissioned Officer
O-3Air Force CaptainCaptainCaptCommissioned Officer
O-4Air Force MajorMajorMajField Officer
O-5Air Force Lieutenant ColonelLieutenant ColonelLt CoField Officer
O-6Air Force ColonelColonelColField Officer
O-7Air Force Brigadier GeneralBrigadier GeneralBrig General Officer
O-8Air Force Major GeneralMajor GeneralMaj GGeneral Officer
O-9Air Force Lieutenant GeneralLieutenant GeneralLt GeGeneral Officer
O-10Air Force GeneralGeneralGenGeneral Officer
O-10Air Force General of the Air ForceGeneral of the Air ForceGAFGeneral Officer

United States Air Force Officer Ranks In Order

Officers in the United States Air Force are highly trained airmen responsible for leading groups of airmen in the field and serving as the utmost example of Air Force service and ideals.

Airmen usually receive an entry-level officer's commission in the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant after successfully completing Officer Candidate School. The highest rank in the Air Force is General of the Air Force. An Air Force officer receives promotions and pay raises based on experience, leadership skills, and number of years served.

This table lists the active officer ranks in the United States Air Force in increasing order of senority. Choose any rank for detailed information including duties and leadership responsibilities, Air Force officer pay details, officer rank insignia, and more.

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