The chief of staff of the Air Force is an administrative position based in the Pentagon, and while the chief of staff does not have operational command authority over Air Force forces (that is within the purview of the combatant commanders who report to the secretary of defense), the chief of staff does exercise supervision of Air Force units and organizations as the designee of the secretary of the Air Force.
Under the authority, direction and control of the secretary of the Air Force, the chief of staff presides over the Air Staff, acts as the Secretary's executive agent in carrying out approved plans, and exercises supervision, consistent with authority assigned to the commanders of the Unified Combatant Commands, over organizations and members of the Air Force as determined by the Secretary. The chief of staff may also perform other duties as assigned by either the president, the secretary of defense or the secretary of the Air Force.[2]
The chief of staff of the Air Force is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as prescribed by 10 U.S.C. § 151. When performing his JCS duties the chief of staff is responsible directly to the secretary of defense. Like the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of staff is an administrative position, with no operational command authority over the United States Air Force.
Appointment and rank
Special uniform cap of the CSAF
The chief of staff is nominated for appointment by the president, for a four-year term of office,[4] and must be confirmed via majority vote by the Senate.[4] Any Air Force officer with the rank of brigadier general and above may be appointed as chief of staff,[4] but prospective nominees are typically laterally promoted from other four-star assignments. The chief can be reappointed to serve one additional term, but only during times of war or national emergency declared by Congress.[4] To qualify for the position, the nominee must also have significant joint duty experience, and at least one full tour of duty in a joint duty assignment as a general officer unless the President waives this requirement.[4] By statute, the chief of staff is appointed as a four-star general without vacating his permanent rank.[4]
Special uniform cap
The chief of staff is also authorized to wear a special service cap with clouds and lightning bolts around the band of the hat. This cap is different from those worn by other general officers of the Air Force and it is for use by the Chief of Staff and Air Force officers serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.[citation needed]
List of chiefs of staff of the Air Force
Prior to the creation of this position, General Henry H. Arnold was designated the first chief of the Army Air Forces and commanding general of the Army Air Forces during World War II. His successor, Carl A. Spaatz became the first chief of staff of the Air Force upon the establishment of the United States Air Force.
Three chiefs of staff would go on to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, namely Nathan F. Twining, George S. Brown and David C. Jones.
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^ abcIn capacity as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
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Not to be confused with Director of Staff of the United States Air Force The chief of staff of the Air Force acronym CSAF or AF CC is a statutory office 10 U S C 9033 held by a general in the United States Air Force and as such is the principal military advisor to the secretary of the Air Force on matter pertaining to the Air Force and is in a separate capacity 10 U S C 151 a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and thereby a military adviser to the National Security Council the secretary of defense and the President The chief of staff is typically the highest ranking officer on active duty in the Air Force unless the chairman and or the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are Air Force officers Chief of Staff of the Air ForceSeal of the Chief of StaffFlag of the Chief of StaffIncumbentGeneral Charles Q Brown Jr since 6 August 2020United States Air ForceAir StaffTypeService chiefAbbreviationCSAFAF CCMember ofJoint Chiefs of StaffReports toSecretary of DefenseSecretary of the Air ForceResidenceQuarters 7 Fort Myer 1 SeatThe Pentagon Arlington VirginiaAppointerThe Presidentwith Senate advice and consentTerm length4 yearsRenewable once only during war or national emergencyConstituting instrument10 U S C 9033PrecursorCommanding General United States Army Air ForcesFormation18 September 1947First holderGen Carl A SpaatzDeputyVice Chief of Staff of the Air ForceWebsiteOfficial WebsiteThe chief of staff of the Air Force is an administrative position based in the Pentagon and while the chief of staff does not have operational command authority over Air Force forces that is within the purview of the combatant commanders who report to the secretary of defense the chief of staff does exercise supervision of Air Force units and organizations as the designee of the secretary of the Air Force The current chief of staff of the Air Force is General Charles Q Brown Jr Contents 1 Responsibilities 1 1 Department of the Air Force 1 2 Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 2 Appointment and rank 2 1 Special uniform cap 3 List of chiefs of staff of the Air Force 3 1 Timeline 4 References 5 NotesResponsibilities EditDepartment of the Air Force Edit Under the authority direction and control of the secretary of the Air Force the chief of staff presides over the Air Staff acts as the Secretary s executive agent in carrying out approved plans and exercises supervision consistent with authority assigned to the commanders of the Unified Combatant Commands over organizations and members of the Air Force as determined by the Secretary The chief of staff may also perform other duties as assigned by either the president the secretary of defense or the secretary of the Air Force 2 The vice chief of staff of the Air Force also a four star general is the chief of staff s principal deputy 3 Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Edit The chief of staff of the Air Force is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as prescribed by 10 U S C 151 When performing his JCS duties the chief of staff is responsible directly to the secretary of defense Like the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff the chief of staff is an administrative position with no operational command authority over the United States Air Force Appointment and rank Edit Special uniform cap of the CSAF The chief of staff is nominated for appointment by the president for a four year term of office 4 and must be confirmed via majority vote by the Senate 4 Any Air Force officer with the rank of brigadier general and above may be appointed as chief of staff 4 but prospective nominees are typically laterally promoted from other four star assignments The chief can be reappointed to serve one additional term but only during times of war or national emergency declared by Congress 4 To qualify for the position the nominee must also have significant joint duty experience and at least one full tour of duty in a joint duty assignment as a general officer unless the President waives this requirement 4 By statute the chief of staff is appointed as a four star general without vacating his permanent rank 4 Special uniform cap Edit The chief of staff is also authorized to wear a special service cap with clouds and lightning bolts around the band of the hat This cap is different from those worn by other general officers of the Air Force and it is for use by the Chief of Staff and Air Force officers serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff citation needed List of chiefs of staff of the Air Force EditPrior to the creation of this position General Henry H Arnold was designated the first chief of the Army Air Forces and commanding general of the Army Air Forces during World War II His successor Carl A Spaatz became the first chief of staff of the Air Force upon the establishment of the United States Air Force Three chiefs of staff would go on to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff namely Nathan F Twining George S Brown and David C Jones No Portrait Name Term Background Secretaries served under Ref Took office Left office Duration Air Force Defense1 Spaatz Carl Andrew GeneralCarl A Spaatz 1891 1974 26 September 194729 April 1948216 daysFightersW Stuart SymingtonJames Forrestal 4 2 Vandenberg Hoyt Sanford GeneralHoyt S Vandenberg 1899 1954 30 April 1948 a 29 June 19535 years 60 daysAttack and FightersW Stuart SymingtonThomas K FinletterHarold E TalbottJames ForrestalLouis A JohnsonGeorge C MarshallRobert A LovettCharles Erwin Wilson 4 3 Twining Nathan Farragut GeneralNathan F Twining 1897 1982 30 June 1953 a 30 June 1957 b 4 years 0 daysFighters and BombersHarold E TalbottDonald A QuarlesJames H Douglas Jr Charles Erwin Wilson 4 4 White Thomas Dresser GeneralThomas D White 1901 1965 1 July 1957 a 30 June 19613 years 364 daysObservation aircraft and StaffJames H Douglas Jr Dudley SharpEugene ZuckertCharles Erwin WilsonNeil H McElroyThomas GatesRobert McNamara 4 5 LeMay Curtis Emerson GeneralCurtis E LeMay 1906 1990 30 June 1961 a 31 January 19653 years 215 daysBombersEugene ZuckertRobert McNamara 4 6 McConnell John Paul GeneralJohn P McConnell 1908 1986 1 February 1965 a 31 July 19694 years 180 daysFightersEugene ZuckertHarold BrownRobert SeamansRobert McNamaraClark CliffordMelvin Laird 4 7 Ryan John Dale GeneralJohn D Ryan 1915 1983 1 August 1969 a 31 July 19733 years 364 daysBombersRobert SeamansJohn L McLucasMelvin LairdElliot RichardsonJames R Schlesinger 4 8 Brown George Scratchley GeneralGeorge S Brown 1918 1978 1 August 197330 June 1974 b 333 daysBombersJohn L McLucasJames R SchlesingerDonald Rumsfeld 4 9 Jones David Charles GeneralDavid C Jones 1921 2013 1 July 197420 June 1978 b 3 years 354 daysBombersJohn L McLucasThomas C ReedJohn C StetsonDonald RumsfeldHarold Brown 4 10 Allen Lew GeneralLew Allen Jr 1925 2010 1 July 1978 a 30 June 19823 years 364 daysBombersJohn C StetsonHans MarkVerne OrrHarold BrownCaspar Weinberger 4 11 Gabriel Charles Alvin GeneralCharles A Gabriel 1928 2003 1 July 198230 June 19863 years 364 daysFightersVerne OrrRussell A RourkeEdward AldridgeCaspar Weinberger 4 12 Welch Larry D GeneralLarry D Welch born 1934 1 July 198630 June 19903 years 364 daysFightersEdward AldridgeDonald RiceCaspar WeinbergerFrank CarlucciDick Cheney 4 13 Dugan Michael Joseph GeneralMichael J Dugan born 1937 1 July 199017 September 1990 relieved 78 daysFightersDonald RiceDick Cheney 4 Loh John Michael GeneralJohn M Loh born 1938 Acting c 18 September 199029 October 199041 daysFightersDonald RiceDick Cheney 4 14 McPeak Merrill Anthony GeneralMerrill A McPeak born 1936 30 October 199025 October 19943 years 360 daysFightersDonald RiceSheila WidnallDick CheneyLes AspinWilliam J Perry 4 15 Fogleman Ronald Robert GeneralRonald R Fogleman born 1942 26 October 19941 September 19972 years 310 daysFightersSheila WidnallWilliam J PerryWilliam Cohen 4 Eberhart Ralph Edward GeneralRalph E Eberhart born 1946 Acting c 2 September 19975 October 199733 daysFightersSheila WidnallWilliam Cohen 4 16 Ryan Michael GeneralMichael E Ryan born 1941 6 October 19975 September 20013 years 334 daysFightersSheila WidnallF Whitten PetersJames G RocheWilliam CohenDonald Rumsfeld 4 17 Jumper John Phillip GeneralJohn P Jumper born 1945 6 September 20011 September 20053 years 360 daysFightersJames G RocheDonald Rumsfeld 4 18 Moseley Teed Michael GeneralT Michael Moseley born 1949 2 September 2005 a 11 July 2008 resigned 2 years 344 daysFightersMichael WynneDonald RumsfeldRobert Gates 5 McNabb Duncan GeneralDuncan J McNabb born 1952 Acting c 12 July 200812 August 200831 daysAirliftMichael B DonleyRobert Gates 5 19 Schwartz Norton Allan GeneralNorton A Schwartz born 1951 12 August 200810 August 20123 years 364 daysAirlift and Special Operations aircraftMichael B DonleyRobert GatesLeon Panetta 6 20 Welsh Mark Anthony III GeneralMark A Welsh III born 1953 10 August 201224 June 20163 years 319 daysAttack and FightersMichael B DonleyDeborah Lee JamesLeon PanettaChuck HagelAsh Carter 7 21 Goldfein David Lee GeneralDavid L Goldfein born 1959 1 July 2016 a 6 August 20204 years 36 daysFightersDeborah Lee JamesHeather WilsonBarbara BarrettAsh CarterJim MattisMark Esper 8 22 Brown Charles Quinton Jr GeneralCharles Q Brown Jr born 1962 6 August 2020Incumbent2 years 265 daysFightersBarbara BarrettFrank Kendall IIIMark EsperLloyd Austin 9 Timeline EditReferences Edit Air House A History U S Air Force 10 U S C 9033 10 U S C 9034 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Former Air Force Chiefs of Staff Air Force Historical Support Division Archived from the original on 9 June 2022 Retrieved 2 October 2022 This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain a b Air Force Magazine Volume 100 Issues 1 10 Air Force Magazine Air Force Association 15 December 2016 Archived from the original on 13 September 2022 Retrieved 13 September 2022 Weckerlein Julie 13 August 2008 General Schwartz assumes command of Air Force Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Archived from the original on 3 October 2022 Retrieved 3 October 2022 This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Jones Shawn 14 August 2012 Welsh humbled to serve as Air Force chief of staff Buckley Space Force Base Air Force Public Affairs Agency Archived from the original on 22 June 2021 Retrieved 3 October 2022 This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Gibson Alyssa 1 July 2016 Goldfein swears in as 21st CSAF U S Air Force Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information Archived from the original on 7 July 2022 Retrieved 3 October 2022 This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Pope Charles 6 August 2020 Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff U S Air Force Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Archived from the original on 24 November 2021 Retrieved 3 October 2022 This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Notes Edit a b c d e f g h i Served prior as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force a b c Appointed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a b c In capacity as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force amp oldid 1142938347, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
