Space Force Adopts USAF-like Ranks

摘要

The Space Force will drop the rank system it inherited from the Air Force for a new set that combines Air Force and Army names, as the new service also looks to start transi-tioning new members in from other services. The decision to adopt its own rank system is the latest move to forge the new service's path forward as it tries to establish a culture separate from the Air Force it came from in December 2019. Changes to the rank structure only affect enlisted troops, while officers will retain the same career ladder from second lieutenant to general. Enlisted Guardians from E-1 to E-5 will be known as specialist 1, specialist 2, specialist 3, specialist 4, and sergeant. That's a switch from airman basic, airman, airman 1st class, senior airman, and staff sergeant.