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“Air Force 101”A Handbook for Air Force Spouses

This handbook is not designed to answer allyour Air Force questions. We hope toprovide you with enough information thatyou know what questions to ask, and who toask them of. And to understand the answers,when you get them!I’d like to thank everyone at bases aroundthe world who supplied essentialinformation used in this handbook!A special thanks to all the spouses onAF Crossroad’s Spouse Forum atwww.afcrossroads.com, for showing me whatquestions to answer – and giving me a lot ofthe answers themselves! You’re all terrific!Our Air Force active duty members couldn’taccomplish their mission without yourcaring, support, hard work and adaptability.Airman and Family Readiness Center, HillAFB, Utah Updated: 13 August 2003Updated at Arnold June 20171

Table of ContentsThe Ten Commandments of a Military SpouseMilitary AcronymsCommon Military PhrasesMilitary TimeMilitary ABCsOperations SecurityForce Protection ConditionsFamily Support Center overviewOverview of other useful base agenciesBase Exchange (BX) and CommissaryAF Chain of Command & Organization of the AFAerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEFs)Major Air Force Bases Around the WorldWhat to expect when your spouse is in Basic Military TrainingAF Technical TrainingAF Officer Training School (OTS)Married to the Air Force!347910111213171920222426282931The Key Spouse ProgramThe Military Spouse Resource CenterMilitary Personnel Records: virtual Military Personnel FlightMilitary PaymyPayPay ChartsThrift Savings PlanMoving TimeProtocolThe AF SymbolRank and Insignia (including pictures of the ranks)The AF Assignment System (Enlisted and Officer)Follow-On Assignments after Remote AssignmentsMedical and DentalHousing InformationAssorted AF TidbitsWeb SitesFAQsIn Case of EmergencyEmergency Worksheet38394041505152566165666970717577848587882

The Ten Commandmentsof a Military Spouse1.Thou shalt not write in ink in thy address book.2.Thou shalt not covet choice assignments.3.Love thy neighbors from other branches of the service no matterhow superior the Air Force may seem.4.Honor all thy benefits for as long as they all shall live.5.Be thou kind and gentle to retired, white-haired Commissary,Exchange, and Thrift Store customers, because someday thou toowill be a retiree.6.Thou shalt not threaten to, or kill thy children or spouse when yourspouse is TDY.7.Thou shalt look for the best in every assignment even though thebest may refer to “most childhood diseases in one year” or “recordsnow in one month’s time”.8.Thou shalt remember all thy friends from all thy assignments withholiday greeting cards, for thou never knowest when thou may wishto spendeth the night with them while enroute to a new duty station.9.Thou shalt not curse your spouse when s/he is TDY during movingdays, holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries.10. Thou must never arrive at a new duty station and constantlyspeaketh about how much better thy last base was. 3

Military AcronymsAAFES: Army Air Force Exchange Service;also called BXBMT: Basic Military TrainingAB: Air Base (overseas)BOQ: Bachelor Officer QuartersACC: Air Combat CommandBPED: Basic Pay Entry DateACSC: Air Command and Staff CollegeAD: Active Duty (the military member)BX/PX: Base Exchange (AF); PostExchange (Army)ADSC: Active Duty Service CommitmentCC: CommanderAEF: Aerospace Expeditionary ForceAETC: Air Education Training CommandCCAF: Community College of the AirForceAFAS: Air Force Aid SocietyCCF: First SergeantAFAF: Air Force Assistance Fund (charityfund raising for AFAS)CCMSGT: Command Chief MasterSergeant, formerly known as the SeniorEnlisted Advisor (SEA)BMOC: Big Man on Campus (the General)AFB: Air Force BaseCDC: Career Development CourseAFI: Air Force Instruction (regulations)CDC: Child Development CenterAFIT: Air Force Institute of TechnologyCE: Civil EngineerAFLC: Air Force Logistics CommandAFOQT: Air Force Officer Qualifying TestCFC: Combined Federal Campaign (charityfund raising for multiple charities)AFMC: Air Force Materiel CommandCINC: Commander-in-ChiefAFSC: Air Force Specialty CodeCOB: Close of BusinessALS: Airman’s Leadership SchoolCOLA: Cost of Living AllowanceAMC: Air Mobility CommandAMN: AirmanCONUS: Continental United States (thecontiguous 48 states)ANG: Air National GuardCPO: Civilian Personnel OfficeAPO: Air Post OfficeCSS: Commander’s Support StaffARC: American Red CrossDECA: Defense Commissary AgencyASAP: As Soon As PossibleDEERS: Defense Enrollment EligibilityReporting SystemAT: Annual TourDEROS: Date Estimated Return fromOverseasAWC: Air Warfare CenterAWOL: Absent Without LeaveBAH: Basic Allowance for HousingDFAS: Defense Finance and AccountingServiceBAS: Basic Allowance for SubsistenceDITY: Do-It-Yourself MoveBAQ: Basic Allowance for QuartersDLA: Dislocation AllowanceBDUs: Battle Dress Uniform; also calledcammies (camouflage)DOB: Date of BirthDOD: Department of Defense4

DOR: Date of RankMPF: Military Personnel FlightDOS: Date of SeparationMRE: Meal, Ready to EatDPP: Deferred Payment PlanMSS: Mission Support SquadronDS: Dependent SpouseMTF: Military Treatment Facility, or baseclinic/hospitalDSN: Defense Switched Network(worldwide telephone system)MWR: Morale, Welfare, and RecreationEAF: Expeditionary Aerospace ForceNAF: Non-Appropriated FundsEFMP: Exceptional Family MemberProgramNATO: North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationEPR: Enlisted Performance ReportNCOIC: Non-Commissioned Officer inChargeNCO: Non-Commissioned OfficerEQUAL: Enlisted Quarterly AssignmentListingNLT: Not Later ThanETS: Expiration of Term of ServiceEWC: Enlisted Wives Club (title beingphased out in favor of ESC)OCONUS: Outside the Continental UnitedStates (overseas tour, includes Alaska &Hawaii)ESC: Enlisted Spouses ClubOHA: Overseas Housing AllowanceFLT: FlightOIC: Officer in ChargeFM: Family MemberOJT: On the Job TrainingFSC: Family Support CenterOPR: Office of Primary ResponsibilityFS: Family ServicesOPR: Officer Performance ReportGOV: Government Owned VehicleORE: Operational Readiness ExerciseGS: General Schedule (Civil Serviceworker)ORI: Operational Readiness InspectionGSU: Geographically Separated UnitOTS: Officer Training SchoolHHG: Household GoodsOWC: Officers’ Wives Club (title beingphased out in favor of OSC)OSI: Office of Special InvestigationsHOLA: Housing Overseas LivingAllowanceOSC: Officers’ Spouses ClubHQ: Headquarters (generally wingcommander’s office)PACAF: Pacific Air ForcesPCA: Permanent Change of AssignmentIAW: In Accordance WithPCS: Permanent Change of StationIG: Inspector GeneralPCM: Primary Care ManagerJAG: Judge Advocate General (legal office)PFE: Promotion Fitness ExamJFTR: Joint Federal Travel RegulationPFMP: Personal Financial ManagementProgramKISS: Keep it Simple, SergeantLES: Leave and Earning Statement5

TAFMSD: Total Active Federal MilitaryService Date, the date the member came onactive duty.PME: Professional Military EducationPOA: Power of AttorneyPOC: Point of ContactTAP: Transition Assistance ProgramPOV: Privately Owned VehicleTDY: Temporary DutyPRP: Personal Reliability ProgramTDP: TriCare Dental PlanRAP: Relocation Assistance Program; alsoknown as ReloTLA: Temporary Living AllowanceTLE: Temporary Lodging ExpensesRIF: Reduction in ForceTLF: Temporary Living FacilityROTC: Reserve Officer Training CorpsTMO: Traffic Management OfficeRSVP: Respond if you Please (expect yes orno)TO: Technical OrderSATO: Scheduled Airlines Ticket OfficeTSP: Thrift Savings PlanSBP: Survivor Benefit PlanUCI: Unit Compliance InspectionSEA: Senior Enlisted Advisor, now knownas the Command Chief Master Sergeant,CCMSGTUCMJ: Uniform Code of Military JusticeUTA: Unit Training AssemblyUSAF: United States Air ForceSGLI: Serviceman’s Group Life InsuranceUSAFE: United States Air Force – EuropeSKT: Skills and Knowledge TestVA: Veteran’s AdministrationSOP: Standard Operating ProcedureVAQ: Visiting Airman’s QuartersSORTIE: A flight or single flying missionVHA: Variable Housing AllowanceSOS: Squadron Officer’s SchoolVOQ: Visiting Officers QuartersSTEP: Stripes for Exceptional PerformersSSN, SSAN: Social Security NumberWAPS: Weighted Airman PromotionSystemSF: Security ForcesWG: Wage Grade (Civil Service worker)TA: Tuition Assistance (program for activeduty members)WIC: Women, Infants, and Children’sProgramZULU/GMT: Greenwich Mean TimeFor downloadable guide to definitions of militaryacronyms and terms, go to:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA4858006

Common Military PhrasesAccompanied Tour: Tour of duty withfamily members.Dining Out: Formal dinner for militarymembers and spouses.Active Duty: Member is on active duty.Dislocation Allowance: Allowance receivedfor PCS move.Advanced Pay: Payment before actuallyearned.Enlisted/NCO: An individual who is notcommissioned. Either an Airman (rank of E1 to E-4) or an NCO (non-commissionedofficer, rank of E-5 to E-9).Alert: Emergency call to be ready.Allotment: Designated payment by memberto bank or individual.Esprit de Corps: Morale within unit ororganization.Allowance: Pay and special compensation.Article 15: Disciplinary action.Family Advocacy: Program that addressesfamily issues and concerns.Benefits: Medical, dental, commissary, BX.Family Services: Non-profit official AForganization staffed by volunteers.Blues: Dress uniform.Commander: The officer in charge of anentire unit of military members.Chain of Command: Leadership structure.Family Support Center: An AForganization that assists commanders byhelping individuals and families adapt to thechanges and demands of military life.Chaplain: Military minister, priest, rabbi, orpastor.Field Grade: Majors, Lieutenant Colonels,and Colonels.Civilian: Refers to civilian employees whowork for the Department of Defense.Formation: Gathering of military in aprescribed way.Code of Conduct: Rules by which militarymembers must live.Gear: Equipment used by military andcivilian employees.Colors: National and unit/organizationalflags.GI Bill: Education entitlement.Commissary: Base grocery store.Company Grade: Lieutenants and captains.Grade: Corresponds to pay level ofmilitary/civilian employee (e.g., E-3, GS-4).Core Values: Integrity, service andexcellenceGuard member: Military member of theArmy or Air National Guard.Courts-martial: Trial system within themilitary.Hazardous Duty Pay: Extra pay for duty inhostile area.Deployment: Military or civilian employeesent on a mission without family members.Housing Office: Responsible for managingbase housing.ID Card: Identification card issued tolegally recognized member of militaryfamily.Dining In: Formal dinner for militarymembers only.7

Junior Enlisted: Staff and TechnicalSergeants (sometimes also called lowerenlisted).Retreat: Bugle/flag ceremony at end of theday.Reveille: Bugle/flag ceremony at thebeginning of the day.K-9: Dogs trained for military force service.Last 4: The last four numbers of a person’sSocial Security number.Roster: List of members by name.Ruffles and Flourishes: Musical honor forgeneral officers and equivalent rankingofficials.Leave: Approved time away from duty.Mess Dress: Formal attire: short jacketequivalent to “white tie and tails”.Senior Enlisted: Master Sergeant and aboveMilMod: The military plan to upgrade thepersonnel data system that contains allmilitary personnel records, “MilitaryModernization”.Separation Pay: Pay for unaccompaniedduty, in affect after the 30th day the militarymember is separated from his or her family.MilPDS: The Military Personnel DataSystem; used interchangeably with MilMod.Short Timer: Person with short time left onactive duty.Noncommissioned Officer (NCO): Anindividual with the rank of Staff Sergeant(E-5) through Chief Master Sergeant (E-9).Sick Call: Specific block of time formedical attention.Shirt/First Shirt: First Sergeant.O’Club: Officer’s ClubSpace A: Space Available (referring toaircraft space)Officer: An individual who has a collegedegree and is commissioned, holding therank of Second Lieutenant (O-1) throughGeneral (O-10).Sponsor: The person who is salaried by thegovernment; also, a person assigned to assistnewly arrived personnel to a base.Subsistence: Food allowance.Orderly Room: Squadron administrativeoffice. The new name for the Orderly Roomis Commander’s Support Staff.Sure Pay/Direct Deposit: Member’s orcivilian employee’s guaranteed check tobank.Orders: Spoken or written instructions tomilitary/civilian members (usually forTDYs, deployments, or PCS).Tech School: Formal school training for amilitary job.Unit: Group of military members, bothofficers and enlisted personnel, assigned towork together with a common purpose andgoal.Power of Attorney: Legal documentpermitting a person to act on behalf ofanother.Protocol: Customs and courtesies.Wing Down Day: A day off for militarymembers; not counted against leave; allaircraft are grounded, sometimes for safetyor training reasons, as designated by theWing commander.Quarters: Government housing.Rank: Official title of member (also relativeposition within a military grade, such assergeant or captain).Remote: An overseas assignment, usuallyfor 12 to 18 months; families cannotaccompany sponsor.8

Military Time1:00 am 0100 “oh-one hundred” or “oh-one-hundred hours”2:00 am 02003:00 am 03004:00 am 04005:00 am 0500The above times are also known as “oh-dark-thirty”6:00 am 06007:00 am 07008:00 am 08009:00 am 090010:00 am 1000 “ten hundred” or “ten hundred hours”11:00 am 110012:00 noon 12001:00 pm 1300 “thirteen hundred” or “thirteen hundred hours”2:00 pm 14003:00 pm 15004:00 pm 16005:00 pm 17006:00 pm 18007:00 pm 19008:00 pm 2000 “twenty hundred” or “twenty hundred hours”9:00 pm 210010:00 pm 220011:00 pm 230012:00 midnight 24009

Military ABC’sThese ABCs are used to avoid any uncertainty about how things are spelled, whencommunicating over the phone or radio. Often, letters can sound alike – “F” cansound like “S”, so using the military ABCs removes any doubt!A alphaB bravoC charlieD deltaE echoF foxtrotG golfH hotelI indiaJ juliettK kiloL limaM mikeN novemberO oscarP papaQ quebecR romeoS sierraT tangoU uniformV victorW whiskeyX x-rayY yankeeZ zulu10

Operations SecurityOperations Security is governed by AFI 10-1101. According to the AFI, “OPSEC is the processof identifying critical friendly information and analyzing friendly actions related to operations,acquisition, and other activities to identify those actions that can be observed by potentialadversaries and determine indicators that could be collected and synthesized to derive criticalinformation in time to be useful to an adversary and eliminate or reduce to an acceptable levelthe vulnerabilities of friendly information to adversary exploitation. OPSEC is not a collection ofspecific rules and instructions. Rather, it is a methodology applicable to any operationalactivity.”What does this mean, in English?The success of military operations, the lives of servicemen and women in harm's way and thelives of your children and yourself may be jeopardized by seemingly small bits of unclassifiedinformation from telephone conversations, e-mails and small talk.Picture a large jigsaw puzzle with many pieces. Sometimes two pieces fit together andsometimes they don't. Pieces that don't fit are set aside until a match shows up.In operations security, every bit of information is a puzzle piece. When alone, some informationmight seem unimportant. But, when matched with others, the entire picture is complete. Theenemy can analyze these bits of information to put together the big picture of military action inany operational environment.Our growing reliance on electronic communications has become the singular greatest threat toOPSEC. It has had an alarming by-product with what we are comfortable discussing in open,unprotected areas - the local barber shop, restaurants, sporting events, etc.Bottom line? We must balance our fundamental right to freedom of speech with ourresponsibility to deny critical information to our adversaries. Jealously guard information youpossess, including unit participation, troop movements and locations, deployment/return dates,equipment locations, operational status of equipment, mission taskings and leadershipmovement. "If in doubt, leave it out" of your conversations. It is an old cliché but, "loose lips dosink ships." A little effort will make it much harder for our adversaries to gain valuableinformation regarding Air Force military operations.If you'd like more information on operations security, communications security, or the kinds ofthings you and your family shouldn't be talking about “in public”, contact the OperationsSecurity Office on any military installation.11

Force Protection ConditionsWhat follows is a brief explanation of Force Protection conditions. The specific measures (suchas ID card checking) carried out under each condition can vary from base to base, in thecontinental U.S. and overseas. If you have questions about Force Protection conditions, talk tothe Security Forces personnel at your base.AlphaThere is the threat of possible activity against the base or resources under operational control ofassigned/hosted units. Increase your vigilance against a possible local threat against USAFresources.BravoThere is the increased and more predictable threat of possible activity against the base orresources under operational control of assigned/hosted units. Maximize your vigilance against apossible local threat against USAF resources. Know who does and doesn't belong in your workarea.CharlieAn incident occurs or intelligence is received that indicates imminent terrorist acts against thebase or resources under operational control of assigned/hosted units. Secure all work areas andimplement 100% identification and entry control procedures for all facilities. Look forsuspicious activity and report it.DeltaA terrorist attack occurs at the base, or intelligence is received that indicates terrorist attack willbe directed against the base, or against resources under operational control of assigned/hostedunits. Secure all work areas and implement 100% identification and entry control procedures forall facilities. Look for suspicious activity and report it.12

AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS CENTERFamily Support Centers offer support and aid to all Department of Defense employeesand their families. They exist at all active military installations (Air Force, Army, Navy,and Marine Corps) and at many of the active guard/reserve bases. Therefore, support andassistance are available to you through any of the centers, at any installation. Be awarethat the centers can be referred to by different but similar names (Air Force FamilySupport Center; Army Community Service Center; Navy/Marine Corps Fleet andFamily Support Center), but the services they provide are pretty much the same.Airman and Family Readiness Center primary programs include:Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) The Air Force Aid Society promotes the Air Force mission byassisting Air Force members and their families during times of financial difficulty. Althoughassistance is decided on a case-by-case basis, Air Force Aid can frequently provide assistance inthe form of no-interest loans and grants for things like emergency leave travel, funeral expensesof immediate family members, relocation expenses, emergency car repairs, and basic livingexpenses (food, utilities, rent). In addition, AFAS provides funding for many Family SupportCenter programs such as Bundles for Babies, Nursing Moms, Respite Care Program, GiveParents A Break Program, Car Care Because We Care, disasters (AFAS will supplement ifnecessary after the Red Cross assists), Childcare for Volunteers, and Child Care for PCS. Inaddition, AFAS sponsors the General Henry Arnold Education Grant Program, and SpouseTuition Assistance (for those stationed overseas).Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) The Relocation Assistance Program provides relocation

Sergeant, formerly known as the Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) AFAF: Air Force Assistance Fund (charity fund raising for AFAS) AFB: Air Force Base . CDC: Career Development Course . AFI: Air Force Instruction (regulations) CDC: Child Development Center . AFIT: Air Force Institute of Technology . CE: Civil Engineer . AFLC: Air Force Logistics .

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