Description

The Colonel has one job only, to Command the Brigade. His is the final word on all things. His responsibility is all encompassing and all consuming. In short, he signs the checks.

Prerequisites

1. Appointed as Brigade Commander.

Description

The primary function of Lieutenant Colonels is to serve as commanders of battalion-sized elements. Although, they can also serve as staff officers at the brigade level or above, aiding in the planning, resourcing, and functioning of units.

Lieutenant Colonels generally serve as commanders of battalions and are the final authority on everything that occurs in that battalion, recognized as responsible for everything the battalion does or fails to do. 

Prerequisites

1. Six (6) months TIG as O-4 Major
2. Appointed as Brigade Executive Officer or Battalion Commander
3. Personally promoted by the Commanding Officer of the Regiment

Description

The Major is a Field Grade officer, one who is proven at all levels and can now be trusted with responsibilities that span the whole Regiment. The Major can serve as the Battalion Commander, Battalion Executive Officer, Brigade Staff Officer, or even Brigade Executive Officer. All eyes are on the Major, for he assists the leadership of the Division in all areas.

Prerequisites

Infantry;

1. Demonstrated excellence as a Commissioned Officer in all areas
2. Personally promoted by the Commanding Officer of the Battalion

Aviation;

1. Billeted as a Squadron Commander
2. Six (6) months TIG as O-3 Captain
3. Approval of the Unit Commander

Description

To be promoted to Captain is to be the standard of excellence as a Company Commander and an Officer. The Captain enjoys universal respect from his Soldiers and fellow Officers and has made the Division a better place because his Company has been made ever stronger

Prerequisites

1. Demonstrated excellence as a Company Commander
2. Trusted member of Command Staff
3. Approval of the Unit Commander

Description

The rank of Captain (Capt, O-3) in the United States Air Force traces its origins to the traditions of the U.S. Army, where captains historically commanded companies of soldiers. When the U.S. Air Force became an independent service in 1947 under the National Security Act, it retained the Army Air Forces' officer rank structure, including the rank of Captain.

Prerequisites

1. Billeted as a Squadron Commander 2IC or Flight Lead
2. Four (4) months TIG as O-2 First Lieutenant
3. Approval of the Unit Commander

Description

The First Lieutenant has proven him/herself as a competent Platoon Leader and a trusted part of Command Staff. They have earned the confidence of their Soldiers and continues to improve their Platoon, Company and the Division as a whole.

Prerequisites

1. Demonstrated excellence as a Platoon Leader, including Prerequisites of all ranks below E-7
2. Three (3) months to Six (6) months TIG at O-1 Second Lieutenant
3. Approval of the Unit Commander

Description

A First Lieutenant (1st Lt) is the second commissioned officer rank in the United States Air Force. It is designated as pay grade O-2 and sits between Second Lieutenant (O-1) and Captain (O-3).

Prerequisites

1. Demonstrated proficeny and excellence as a Fixed-Wing Aviator.
2. Four (4) months TIG as O-1 Second Lieutenant
3. Approval of the Unit Commander

Description

As the PV2 is the junior Soldiers and the CPL is the junior NCO, the Second Lieutenant is a junior Commissioned Officer, learning what it means to no longer wear stripes. Second Lieutenants are freshly minted Platoon Leaders, and do well to take heed the advice of the First Sergeant and also their Platoon Sergeant. They also have a seat at the table of Command Staff, but also do well to listen more than speak.

Prerequisites

Infantry;

1. Demonstrated excellence as a Soldier, NCO or Senior NCO, including Prerequisites of all ranks below E-7
2. Selection for OCS and successful passing
3. Approval of the Commanding Officer of the Battalion

Aviation;

1. Billeted as a Fixed-Wing Aviator.
2. Selection for OCS and successful passing
3. Approval of the Unit Commander

Description

A Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) in the United States Air Force is the lowest commissioned officer rank, typically bestowed upon newly commissioned graduates or officers in training. It is a company-grade officer rank equivalent to an Ensign in the Navy and is commonly referred to in military slang as a "butterbar".

Prerequisites

1. Billeted as a Fixed-Wing Aviator.
2. Selection for OCS and successful passing
3. Approval of the Unit Commander

Description

Candidate School (OCS) is the U.S. Army's main training academy for prospective Army Officers. The school is generally open to qualified enlisted non-commissioned officers. Candidates who successfully complete the rigorous, 1 to 3 months school receive formal commissions as U.S. Army Officers and assume the ability to command Soldiers.

Prerequisites

1) Selected for Officer Candidate School (must be E-5 or higher for selection).