Air Force Senior Nco Ranks. Explore the air force enlisted ranks, from airman basic to chief master sergeant, and uncover the path of career advancement in the u.s. Even though a college degree is not a prerequisite to serving as an enlisted member of the usaf, earning a degree prior to or during your air force career has many advantages.

The air force chose a design, adding one top chevron and two top chevrons for the senior master sergeant and chief master sergeant, respectively. The shoulder board rank, originally called shoulder mark insignia, for senior ncos was first introduced in 1976.