Airman

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Airman is a term used to refer to any enlisted personnel in the United States Air Force or Other Ranks in the Royal Air Force (in which airwoman is also seen). It is also a specific United States Air Force rank and United States Navy rate. More informally, it can refer to any member of an air force or to any pilot, military or civilian. When capitalized, it can mean any member of the United States Air Force, enlisted and officer, just as all members of the United States Marine Corps are know as Marines.

In Federal Aviation Administration parlance, an airman is anyone in control of an aircraft.

[edit] United States Air Force

USAF Airman insignia

In the United States Air Force, Airman (Amn) is the second lowest enlisted rank, just above Airman Basic and below Airman First Class. An Airman Basic is typically promoted to Airman after six months. An Airman's duties include adjusting to military life and becoming proficient in their Air Force specialty. Because of their lone stripe, Amn are ofter nicknamed "Mosquito Wings" or simply "One-Striper."

[edit] United States Navy

USN Seaman (E-3) insignia (airman)
USN Seaman Apprentice (E-2) insignia (airman)

In the United States Navy, Airman is a rate (job title) for those who manage naval aircraft, either onboard an aircraft carrier or on a shore station.

[edit] See also

Flag of the United States of America

U.S. military enlisted ranks

  E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9
Air Force: AB Amn A1C SrA SSgt TSgt MSgt SMSgt CMSgt - CCM - CMSAF
Army: PV1 PV2 PFC SPC - CPL SGT SSG SFC MSG - 1SG SGM - CSM - SMA
Marine Corps: Pvt PFC LCpl Cpl Sgt SSgt GySgt MSgt - 1st Sgt MGySgt - SgtMaj - SMOMC
Navy: SR SA SN PO3 PO2 PO1 CPO SCPO MCPO - CMCPO - MCPON
Coast Guard: SR SA SN PO3 PO2 PO1 CPO SCPO MCPO - CMCPO - MCPOCG
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