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Special Duty Summary. Performs primary duty as an aide-de-camp for the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Commanders O-8 through O-10, Deputy or Vice Commanders O-8 through O-10 serving at an installation different than the Commander, or General Officers O-8 through O-10 serving outside the Air Force on a case-by-case basis. Related DoD Occupational Group: 7A.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Travels with the Secretary of the Air Force or a general officer authorized an aide-de-camp.

Performs duties as assigned. Special Duty Qualifications:

Knowledge. For retention of this SDI, current knowledge of military customs and courtesies, USAF organization, missions, history, and policies are mandatory.

Education. For entry into this SDI, no specific undergraduate degree is required.

Training. None.

Experience. None.

Other. The following are mandatory for entry, award, and retention of this SDI:

Impeccable military bearing and appearance.

Demonstrated ability to organize complex projects attested to in performance reports or commander’s recommendation, or both.

Capability and willingness for extensive travel.

Additional qualification criteria for aide-de-camp positions may be found in the electronic bulletin board announcements for aide-de-camp officer assignments.

Specialty Shredouts:

None

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Above Information Derived from AFMAN 36-2105