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This web page provides a comprehensive list of initials, acronyms, expressions, and terms used in the United States Air Force. It covers various categories, such as pay grades, commands, agencies, units, and missions, and includes some obsolete or disestablished terms.
A service medal of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force for personnel who have served in units involved with nuclear deterrence operations since 1991. The medal is gold with a blue ribbon and a graphic of a nuclear core, and may have a gold "N" device for certain criteria.
An Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) is an evaluation form used by the US Air Force to assess the performance and potential of enlisted members. Learn about the purpose, history, format, and criticism of EPRs, and how they are replaced by Enlisted Performance Briefs in 2023.
A marksmanship ribbon is a U.S. military award for weapons qualification. The Air Force and Space Force issue the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon for expert qualification on rifle or pistol, while the Navy and Coast Guard have different ribbons for each weapon.
Learn about the current and historical rank structure and insignia of the US Air Force, from E-1 to E-9. See the chart, the NATO codes, the abbreviations, and the history of the rank changes since 1947.
Learn about the nine current and historic major commands (MAJCOM) of the USAF, their missions, headquarters, and commanders. A MAJCOM is a significant Air Force organization subordinate to Headquarters, US Air Force, and has a headquarters staff and subordinate units.
Learn about the military and civilian honors issued by the Department of the Air Force to airmen, guardians, and other service members. Find out the criteria, design, and history of each award and decoration, including the Air Force Cross, the Airman's Medal, and the Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service Award.
Learn about the alphanumeric code used by the US Air Force to identify a specific job. Find out the meaning of the letters and numbers in the AFSC system and see examples of different AFSCs.