Fully updated, this 33rd edition includes the latest information on contemporary leadership issues, policies, and practices; privileges, benefits, and restrictions; military courtesy and customs; and uniforms and insignia. Extensive references, a worldwide listing of Air Force websites and installations, and an 8page color insert showing Air Force awards and decorations are also included. A complete guide to being a successful professional commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.
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Col. Jeffery C. Benton has had a broad career as an Air Force pilot, commander, staff officer, and AFROTC and Air War College instructor. He lives in Montgomery, Alabama.
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On Being An Air Force Officer,
By H. Grove "Errant Dreams Reviews" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Air Force Officer's Guide: 33rd Edition (Paperback)
I'll sheepishly admit that I'm not one for dry guidebooks, history texts and the like; they usually put me to sleep. However, I found the "Air Force Officer's Guide" fascinating. The book starts right off with issues of conduct, leadership, and responsibility, beautifully setting the tone for the rest of the material. This is almost certainly idealized to a certain extent, but that's rather the point, I think--this is meant as a guide of behavior to be aspired to.
There's information in here about professional development, training, education, health, fitness, promotion, and the officer evaluation system. I think this material gives a clear picture of what the author believes officers can do to best serve their country as well as themselves. The book stresses that officers must be willing to take every opportunity to advance their education, through personal efforts as well as structured training, and it gives many suggestions for how to go about this. One of my favorite sections covers "The Air Force Way," delving into AF cultures and traditions and explaining the differences between military courtesies and customs of the service. There's a nifty section explaining all the little details of uniforms and insignia and how to wear them properly, including diagrams and drawings. There's even a section on social life in the AF, and the book discusses the general issue of the AF as a career, and the rights, privileges, and restrictions that go with it. I think the book does get rather dry as it moves onward into issues of pay, leave time, medical benefits, retirement, and so on, but then it would be a miracle if it didn't. This is a handy multi-purpose book if you have any interest in the Air Force, whether or not you're actually a part of it. Its stated purpose is to help officers in their careers. I think it would be a great way for someone who's thinking of joining up to get a feel for whether or not it's their sort of thing. It's a good way for people to gain a new appreciation for the kind of work, dedication, and discipline it takes to be a part of the armed services. And it's fantastic reference material for a military buff, a writer doing research for a project, or even a roleplayer who wants to be able to get in the right mood (and design a realistic character) for a military-based roleplaying game.
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The Air Force oath is essentially the same as that taken by American officers since George Washington. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coordination with the other services, grog bowl, unprofessional relationships, death gratuity, dorm spaces, civilian neighbors, service before self, numbered air forces, retired pay, retired personnel, professional military education, party military, staff judge advocate, service ribbons, meritorious achievement, basic allowance, unit award, training wing, basic pay, government quarters, service medals Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Definitely Promote, Department of Defense, Social Security, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Red Cross, World War, Air National Guard, Uniform Code of Military Justice, United Nations, Medal of Honor, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air University, Bronze Star Medal, Gulf War, Cold War, Madam Vice, Active Reserve, Selected Reserve, Civil Relief Act, George Washington, Legion of Merit, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Officer Evaluation System New!
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The Air Force oath is essentially the same as that taken by American officers since George Washington. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coordination with the other services, grog bowl, unprofessional relationships, death gratuity, dorm spaces, civilian neighbors, service before self, numbered air forces, retired pay, retired personnel, professional military education, party military, staff judge advocate, service ribbons, meritorious achievement, basic allowance, unit award, training wing, basic pay, government quarters, service medals Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Definitely Promote, Department of Defense, Social Security, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Red Cross, World War, Air National Guard, Uniform Code of Military Justice, United Nations, Medal of Honor, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air University, Bronze Star Medal, Gulf War, Cold War, Madam Vice, Active Reserve, Selected Reserve, Civil Relief Act, George Washington, Legion of Merit, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Officer Evaluation System New!
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- On War (Dodo Press) by Carl von General Clausewitz in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Winged Victory by Geoffrey Perret in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- AIR POWER by M Armitage in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- AIR POWER: A Centennial Appraisal - Expanded edition by Tony Mason (Air Vice-Marshal) in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Face of Battle: A Study of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Somme by John Keegan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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