Airman Basic
Airman Basic is the lowest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just below Airman. It is abbreviated as AB and is categorized as E-1 on the U.S. military pay scale.
An AB's duties revolve around adjusting to military life. They are promoted to Airman upon their commander's recommendation after six months' time in grade.
Airmen basic do not bear any uniform rank insignia, which would normally be worn on the sleeves.
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| E-1 | E-2 | E-3 | E-4 | E-5 | E-6 | E-7 | E-8 | E-9 | |
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| Air Force: | AB | Amn | A1C | SRA | SSgt | TSgt | MSgt | SMSgt | CMSgt - |
| Army: | PV1 | PV2 | PFC | SPC - | SGT | SSG | SFC | MSG - | SGM - |
| Marine Corps: | Pvt | PFC | LCpl | Cpl | Sgt | SSgt | GySgt | MSgt - | MGySgt - |
| Navy: | SR | SA | SN | PO3 | PO2 | PO1 | CPO | SCPO | MCPO - |
Categories: Military ranks