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AIR
FORCE
The Air Force structure is a bit
of a mix of the Army and
Marine Corps structures. The
elements of command might
change based on the type of
unit, but the basic elements
remain constant.

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SQUADRON
Commanded By:

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MAJOR

OR

LIEUTENANT COLONEL

Squadrons consist of two or more


flights. They are the lowest level
of command with a headquarters
element, usually identified by
number and function. The 1st
Reconnaissance Squadron is an
example.

Other Military
Services
There are a few distinct
exceptions in the structure of
each military service.
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