How the Air Force Is Organized | Air Force Structure and Organization

Рет қаралды 11,429

2 жыл бұрын

How the Air Force Is Organized | Air Force Structure and Organization
Maybe you're new to the Air Force and you're still trying to learn the terminology - squadron, group, MAJCOM, flight, wing, NAF, etc - I remember that feeling, and I know that trying to figure out the hierarchical structure and chain of command can be incredibly overwhelming. But I'm going to show you that it just doesn't have to be, because it is a pretty simple concept to grasp and it is certainly something that you do need to know. So maybe also if you're Army, or Navy, or a Marine and you're located at a joint base with Air Force and you have no idea what our organizational structure is, who answers to whom, and where each unit fits within the Air Force chain of command, this video can be helpful for you too, because in this video, I break down the Air Force organizational structure to make it as simple as possible to understand.
WATCH NEXT:
- Contracting Officer in the U.S. Air Force | Air Force Jobs • Contracting Officer in...
- Raising Children in the Military + Mil-to-Mil Relationships | Military Families • Raising Children in th...
- Retrain into Air Force JAG Corps as an Officer or Enlisted | Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) • Retrain into Air Force...
- Tips for Being Stationed Overseas in the Military | OCONUS PCS • Tips for Being Station...
- How to Get Rich with the TSP in 1 Enlistment | Military Retirement | TSP Tips • How to Get Rich with t...
- Top Myths about Joining the Air Force | Misconceptions about the Air Force • Top Myths about Joinin...
- Top Ways Airmen Get in TROUBLE / KICKED OUT of Air Force BMT and TECH SCHOOL | Air Force • Top Ways Airmen Get in...
- 3 Traits You Need to Be Successful in the Military | Do Not Join the Military Unless… • 3 Traits You Need to B...
- Divorce in the Military: Can My Spouse Take My Military Retirement or VA Disability Benefits? • Divorce in the Militar...
This channel provides information on military lifestyles, particularly to those interested in joining, to those who have family who have served or are currently serving, and to all other civilians who may be interested in getting a peak into a typical service member’s life. This channel also provides tips personal development, and advice about living and working abroad.
Please make sure to comment, like, and subscribe. Thanks for stopping by!
Contact: ContactAshleyNoelle@gmail.com (for business inquiries ONLY)
GEAR I USE:
📸 Camera - Sony A6600: amzn.to/347wZ0h
📷 Camera Lens - Sigma 16mm f/1.4: amzn.to/3er8JrP
💡 Main Light - RaLeno LED: amzn.to/3EyqQGO
💡 Colored Ambient Light - IVISII G2 Pocket RGB: amzn.to/3HgYLFB
🎤 Wireless Microphone - Rode Wireless Go: amzn.to/3z1UAL7
💾 Camera Memory Card - SanDisk Extreme Pro: amzn.to/3sC08L9
💾 Portable SSD - Samsung T5 Portable SSD: amzn.to/3Ful1vj
🔋 Backup Camera Batteries: amzn.to/3exsH3Y
Small Camera Mount: amzn.to/3HbVgQO
Versatile Camera Mount: amzn.to/3HiDuvu
📈 KZfaq Analytics: www.tubebuddy.com/AshleyNoelle
🎵 Music: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Disclaimers:
- Some of the links included in the description may be affiliate links, which means that I will make a small commission on sales made using the links. There is absolutely no additional cost to you when making a purchase using the links or promotional codes I provide. It’s just another way to help support me in making this channel better. Thanks!
- Although I am a licensed attorney, the videos on this channel are for entertainment purposes only. I am not providing legal advice nor am I forming an attorney-client relationship with any viewer through these videos. If any viewer is in need of legal counsel, they are encouraged to seek assistance from an attorney familiar with their personal circumstances.
- Opinions are my own and do not represent the United States Air Force, the United States Department of Defense, or Peace Corps. This channel adheres to AFI 1-1 and the USAF Social Media Policy.
#AshleyNoelle #chainofcommand #usairforce
air force organizational structure, air force chain of command, how the air force is organized, air force bmt, basic military training, basic training, usaf, air force ranks explained, airforce, military training, aim high, air force global strike command, air force training, boot camp, basic training tips, air force bmt tips and tricks, numbered air force, air force naf, air force flight, air force squadron, air force group, air force unit, air force wing, air force major command, majcom, air force structure and organization, air force structure wing group squadron, air force structure breakdown, join air force, air force career, air force leadership structure, air force recruiter, military, united states air force, usaf, us air force, air force organizational structure explained, air force chain of command explained, air force wing structure, joining the air force

Пікірлер: 44

@Protectthesun 9 ай бұрын

As an Army Officer that just realized I actually know nothing about about the Air Force, this video was fantastic. Thank you

@karlosmarkland1890 Жыл бұрын

I just became a Officer in the Air Force. I miss your videos because they help me understand what I was getting into since I was coming from civilian life.

@fleem5 7 ай бұрын

As a former Army dude, the rank of the commanders would be helpful to further understand the hierarchical structure. IIRC, Wings are commanded by O-6s (COLs). This would be the equivalent of an Army brigade. Would it be safe to assume Groups are led by O-5s (LTCs)? Army equivalent being a battalion. But I think your Squadrons are commanded by O-4s (MAJs), yes? Army MAJs, typically serve as BN XOs and S-3 OICs among a myriad of other jobs. Anyway, cool vid!

@cedricgist7614 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm finding this two years after initial posting. You achieved your goal of providing a simple, straightforward explanation of U.S. Air Force structure and chain-of-command. You even touched on Constitutional issues concerning the military. Thank you!

@Thomas23-tu8gj 3 ай бұрын

Good job explaining the Air Force structure. As an old you-know-what (retired USAF), I have often shaken my head at how the Air Force has altered and then frequently REINVENTED the MAJCOMs over the years. For example, today's Global Strike Command is essentially a slimmed-down version of my era's Strategic Air Command. Air Force Mobility Command is the old Military Airlift Command under a new name.

@meatbyproducts Жыл бұрын

Prior Air Force trying to explain this to the Army and they struggled because things don't have a direct correlation. Your video did a very good job of explaining the same thing I did but through a different voice. Thank you as you did wonderful job you're very well spoken keep up the good work. Yes I miss the Air Force after years of being in the army

@kylejohnson241 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love this. Working a training tomorrow with new Airmen (about 20) in the Post Office here at RAF Lakenheath and am very fortunate that you made this. This will help myself and these Airmen tremendously. Would love to see more breakdown videos in the future.

@user-vf7vo3oq7b 11 ай бұрын

Great job! Clear, concise, well-organized, and good graphics.

@chrisbuzan426 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really good video and I wish there was more traffic from entry level airmen being directed here. So much of the videos from other similar channels like AIrman Vision only focus on BMT/Tech School prep and do nothing to explain what active duty is like and why things work the way they do.

@nguhbenedictacheng104 2 ай бұрын

Woah, so brilliant. Thank you

@tanicwhisper0647 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this! I am not in the AF just yet, but I do work as a NF DoD employee for the AF. My supervisors never got the chance to teach me this, so I decided to try and learn on my own. Hoping to use this for a dream sheet. Get an idea of what bases do what, and hope I can use that in ties to my AFSC. Ik its whatever the AF needs, but i’d like to increase my odds.

@TheReubenC 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this, you really helped me join all the dots !

@dudeseriously57 2 жыл бұрын

Way back in the day during basic we learned, How Many New Airman Will Get Soar Feet Eventually (element). It still works lol. Great video. Brings back memories

@ashleynoelle 2 жыл бұрын

I never heard that one before but that's pretty good lol

@caelinjackson741 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you made this. I feel like I should already know this but how can I if no one has ever told me? Thanks!

@powerbad696 2 жыл бұрын

Really love your channel Ashley,good precise information given with a clear,understandable lingo.Good job.The Air Force was my first choice for the military,but my father talked me out of it.Did 4 yrs US Navy& 7 yrs US Army and 4 deployments to Iraq(National Guard)

@ashleynoelle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you like the content 🙂

@bryantgyt 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, fascinating!

@micosstar 3 ай бұрын

8:46 THANK U FOR RECAP!

@TheBooklyBreakdown Жыл бұрын

Great video

@ryanrinn4041 2 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation. You should do a video that explains the Unified Command Plan (UCP) and Combatant Commands (COCOMs).

@stanley2004 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. Thank you ! !

@ashleynoelle 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you liked it 🙂

@xmirame 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a mil spouse (plan to attend law school to become a JAG) that's been married for 3 years now and so glad I cam across this video cause I'm not really associated with the military community here and still have no idea what any of this meant after 3 years. Makes so much more sense whenever my husband talks about work matters now. Thanks!

@ashleynoelle 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! I'm glad you found this helpful. Good luck with law school 🙂

@tamarajohnson1488 2 жыл бұрын

Great Presentation!! You make boring information sound interesting!☺️

@ashleynoelle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it!!

@abdullah.a.nahyan 7 ай бұрын

In Commonwealth countries, service members from other sister branches members sometimes get confused even with the epaulette stripes ranks of the Air Force...

@mikeet69 Жыл бұрын

Good video, however as a former member of the USAF would say some of these terms/groups have changed slightly since my day. Point being historically there have been a few changes over time. For instance we only used the term flight in training then not in the operational units. That has changed which actually is good and where I worked went from being called a “branch” to a flight. This matches more like the flying/operations unit terminology. Also small note not all maintenance flights actually work on the planes. I never heard the term backshop in my day, but did later as a contractor. In fact I used the term for what we did as the backshop to the backshops. Sorry to ramble on.

@olivialopez-hightower6001 Жыл бұрын

I just have questions about the even smaller subdivisions such as DRUs or FOAs. Not to mention the confusion of “component” Majcoms / NAFs …

@jamesscott2894 Ай бұрын

I know this wasa a more generalized, broad overview, but can you say anything more specific on Squadrons, like how many jets are in one? It seems obvious that say a KC-10 squadron will have a different amount than say a B-1 bomber squadron, but things like Fighter Squadrons, is an F-15 Squadron have the same number of jets as an F-16 FS?

@jrstar1439 2 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation on the structure and organization of the Air Force. Fly, fight and win - airpower anytime, anywhere.

@youtubesurfer134 Жыл бұрын

I'm not even in the military I'm just trying to be accurate as possible with a book I'm writing.

@indy500tabasco8 Жыл бұрын

can i join AF at 48 and fly F22. thx

@timarmy1 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the insight, its now beginning to take shape, but I do have a question. I am still confused about who writes the different AFI's, DODI's, AFSCMAN, etc... There are so many out there it gets a bit overwhelming as to who is doing the talking and which ones take precedence. Any info would be great. Thank you!

@ashleynoelle Ай бұрын

On the first page of the DAFI (or any other AF publication), on the left side of the page, you’ll see “OPR” and an organization designation. That’s who wrote it. Oftentimes, they’ll originate from the HQ AF level, so for questions, just go to your local, base level of that office and they should be able to help you out.

@Ike2042 6 ай бұрын

My Army brain hurts.....Jk, great video

@huntclanhunt9697 9 ай бұрын

Watching this, I now understand why people joke that the Air Force is actually a Corporation.

@anonymouspotatooo 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if there’s a way that I can combine my interest in being a FAO, joining FELP, and learning how to fly without necessarily being an Air Force Pilot throughout my 20+ years military career? Thank you!

@ashleynoelle 2 жыл бұрын

So here’s the thing… They’re not going to let you fly if you’re not a pilot. So one option would be to get your private pilot’s license in your spare time (which you pay for) and keep that as a hobby. If you do FLEP, you’re a JAG for 6 years. If you want to retrain into the pilot career field after that, if you go active duty, you’re a pilot for 10 - after you finish the 7 months to a year it’ll take you to go through UPT. And I believe FAO is only for active duty, so there wouldn’t be any mixing and matching Guard/Reserves + FAO. I think you could possibly have 2, but not likely all 3 - unless you go FLEP, get your private pilot’s license and do that as a hobby, and apply for FAO as a JAG.

@anonymouspotatooo 2 жыл бұрын

@@ashleynoelle So can you do FAO and JAG as that same time? Or do I have to complete my 6 years of JAG service prior to being a FAO? Can I choose FAO as a career path right after OTS? Thanks you very much for answering all these questions, love your channel!

@ashleynoelle 2 жыл бұрын

Hold on... Just to make sure we're on the same page about FLEP, FLEP is a program for those who are already commissioned officers. So it's only available to those who are already serving in the Air Force but in a different career field. Similarly, E-FLEP is for those who are already enlisted in the Air Force, but who want to commission and become JAGs. So unless you're already in the Air Force, you'd be joining via the Direct Appointment Program (DAP), not FLEP. If you're looking for info on DAP, you can check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNuqZttertCWfqs.html But to answer your question, typically officers who are selected for FAO are at their 7-10 year mark of commissioned service.

@Justin-wx1pu Ай бұрын

Using this as a reference for E5 Testing very helpful i wish i could find more pictures of command structure that also includes the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Pictures help so much more