Airman Basic

Airman Basic (AB) is the lowest enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, just below Airman. It is categorized as E-1 on the U.S. military pay scale. Airman Basics are generally those currently in their initial training status, either in Basic Military Training (BMT) or attending their technical training school, adapting to the requirements of military life, acquiring knowledge of military customs and courtesies, learning to adhere to Air Force standards and guidelines, and striving to attain technical competency in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).