Leadership is the art and science of accomplishing the Air Force mission by motivating, influencing and directing personnel. Followership is reaching a specific goal while exercising respect for authority, taking the initiative, having humility, a positive attitude, integrity and self-discipline.

Balancing Leadership and Followership is essential to accomplishing our mission. Keep this in mind as you progress in rank, as it will become more imperative to maintain that balance with every promotion. Click below to learn more about what's expected at every rank along the way.