Very thorough review of the following subject areas:
PART ONE: THE PROFESION OF ARMS-
The professional officer, the code of service, leadership, responsibilities of command.
PART TWO: AIR FORCE ORGANIZATION-
DoD, Department of Air Force, and reserve components.
PART THREE: CAREER AND ADVANCEMENT-
Everything from training and development to fitness and promotability factors. Also, the evaluation system is "de-mystified."
PART FOUR: THE AIR FORCE WAY-
Customs and courtesies, uniforms and insignia, badges, decorations, service medals and ribbons, and a very timely section of social life in the Air Force. A good section of material related to "being the officer's spouse." Many of the common tactical errors made in social settings may be avoided by reviewing this section before attending a "Dining-In" or "Dining-Out."
PART FIVE: BENEFITS AND RESTRICTIONS-
Career, pay and personal allowances, leave, medical care, voluntary and involuntary seperations, seperation benefits.
PART SIX: PERSONAL AFFAIRS-
Legal documents and assistance, financial security for your family, overseas assignment matters
APPENDICES-
Appendix A: Initial active duty and follow-on.
Appendix B: Air University suggested professional reading guide.
Appendix C: USAF bases.
Appendix D: Selected air force publications.
Appendix E: Selected acronyms.
Index and a section of color plates os medals.
I have gone back to this book several times, and so will any other reader with ties to the United States Air Force. For the junior officer or the officer candidat!e in particular, this is a very inexpensive education in professional officership. Years of experience are contained in these 349 pages. One does not have to learn by graduating from the "University of Hard Knocks" if they apply what is contained in these pages.