Staff Sergeant

Noncommissioned Officers: The “backbone” of the United States Air Force. This tier focuses on training, supervision, and task execution and consists of Staff Sergeant (SSgt) and Technical Sergeant (TSgt). NCOs lead by example as role models to all and ensure proper use of resources within their control. They become proficient and internalize the Airman Leadership Qualities and progress toward intermediate and advanced foundational competency levels.  Additionally, they continue their development through Enlisted Professional Military Education and career-broadening positions, as they begin building a strong network within and outside their organizations. As Noncommissioned Officer's progress in this tier, the focus will be on establishing proficiency.

Staff Sergeant. Earn the 7-skill level and further develop as technicians, supervisors, and leaders. Responsible for their subordinate's development and effective accomplishment of all tasks

NCO Responsibilities: (The Brown Book, pages 15-16):   

■ Developing Self
■ Developing Others
■ Developing Ideas
■ Developing Organizations

Develop Leadership and Supervisory Skills
■ Trainer and/or Mentor for one or more Airman
■ Supervise one or more Airmen
■ Volunteer for Additional Duties to learn new skills
■ Panel member for a mock board
■ Guide your Airmen through and support their Individual Development Plan

Promote Organizational Culture:
■ Active Participation in the squadron, group, wing, and community
■ Professional Organizations: EANGUS
■ Professionalism, Attitude, Work Ethic, Compatriotism, Maintain Mission Readiness: fitness assessment, medical and dental, mobility, AFSC Upgrade Training

Development Path

  • Complete 7-skill level
  • Complete First Line Supervisor's Course (1LSC) - signup via ARCNet
  • Complete Air Force Training Course (AFTC) - signup via ARCNet
  • Civilian College Courses, CLEPs/DSSTs - work toward CCAF or Associates Degree

MSNG Leadership, History & Education Services

Air Force Mission

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision:

The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for the nation.

The Air Force has three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible:

Air and Space Superiority: With it, joint forces can dominate enemy operations in all dimensions -- land, sea, air and space.

Global Attack: Because of technological advances, the Air Force can attack anywhere, anytime -- and do so quickly and with greater precision than ever before.

Rapid Global Mobility: Being able to respond quickly and decisively anywhere we're needed is key to maintaining rapid global mobility.

Precision Engagement: The essence lies in the ability to apply selective force against specific targets because the nature and variety of future contingencies demand both precise and reliable use of military power with minimal risk and collateral damage.

Information Superiority: The ability of joint force commanders to keep pace with information and incorporate it into a campaign plan is crucial.

Agile Combat Support: Deployment and sustainment are keys to successful operations and cannot be separated. Agile combat support applies to all forces, from those permanently based to contingency buildups to expeditionary forces.

The Air Force bases these core competencies and distinctive capabilities on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Dept. of the Air Force

The Department of the Air Force is headquartered in the Pentagon, Washington D.C. The service is organized in nine major commands throughout the world which provide combat aircraft, airlift, refueling, reconnaissance and other support to the Unified Combatant Commands.

The Air Force also has more than three dozen field operating agencies and direct reporting units which directly support the mission by providing unique services.

Together with Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard forces, the United States Air Force is the best in the world.

The Secretary of the Air Force is Deborah Lee James, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force is Gen. David L. Goldfein, the Vice Chief of Staff is Gen.Stephen W. Wilson, and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force is CMSAF James A. Cody.

The Air Force has three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations.

These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible: 

--Air and Space Superiority: With it, joint forces can dominate enemy operations in all dimensions -- land, sea, air and space 
--Global Attack: technological advances enable the Air Force can attack anywhere, anytime and do so quickly and with great precision 
--Rapid Global Mobility: respond quickly and decisively anywhere we're needed is key to maintaining rapid global mobility. 
--Information Superiority: The ability of joint force commanders to keep pace with information and incorporate it into a campaign plan is crucial. 
--Precision Engagement: The essence lies in the ability to apply selective force against specific targets because the nature and variety of future      contingencies demand both precise and reliable use of military power with minimal risk and collateral damage. 
--Agile Combat Support: Deployment and sustainment are keys to successful operations and cannot be separated. Agile combat support applies to    all forces, from those permanently based to contingency buildups to expeditionary forces. 

The Air Force bases these core competencies and distinctive capabilities on a shared commitment to three core values -- 

SERVICE BEFORE SELF - INTEGRITY FIRST- EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO!