Airman's guide / MSgt. Boone Nicolls, USAF (Ret.).
| Author/creator | Nicolls, Boone author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 9th edition. |
| Publication | Guilford, Connecticut : Stackpole Books, [2017] |
| Distribution | National Book Network |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | xii, 346 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, forms ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I: The Air Force. A professional approach ; Customs and courtesies ; Who's who: grades, roles, and responsibilities ; Mission and organization ; Looking back: the importance of USAF history ; Looking forward: the Air Force of the future -- Part II: Service in the Air Force. Standards of conduct ; Rights, benefits, and restrictions ; Your uniform and standards of appearance ; Awards, decorations, and recognition programs ; The communication process ; Air Force computer systems and information technology ; The Inspector General and the Inspection System -- Part III: Getting ahead. Careers and goals ; Career progression routes ; Training and education ; Promotion system ; How to get the "right" assignments ; Going to a new assignment ; NCO leadership ; Commissioning opportunities -- Part IV: Personal affairs. The family in the Air Force community ; Medical care ; Dollars and sense ; Where to go for information, assistance, or "Help!" ; Off-duty pursuits ; Veterans benefits ; Answers to 25 frequently asked questions -- Appendices. A: Professional reading guide ; B: Key references ; C: Major USAF installations ; D: USAF fitness charts ; E: USAF acronyms and abbreviations. |
| Abstract | "This top-selling reference guide has been revised and updated throughout to reflect the latest information for U.S. airmen"--Amazon.com. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-283) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Nicolls, Boone, author. Airman's guide 9th edition. Lanham, MD : Stackpole Books, [2016] 9780811765374 |
| Genre/form | Handbooks and manuals. |
| LCCN | 2016028255 |
| ISBN | 9780811717700 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
| ISBN | 0811717704 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | UG632.43 .N53 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |