Master Sergeant (USAF)
A senior noncommissioned officer of the US Air Force, E-7 and NATO OR-7, a key superintendent and technical leader.
Overview
Air Force Master Sergeant wears chevrons with star devices denoting senior NCO grade and serves as superintendent of shops, flight chief, and section leader across the mission spectrum from aircraft maintenance to intelligence. E-7 selection is the first senior NCO board in the Air Force, weighing a full career record. The grade parallels the Army sergeant first class and Navy chief petty officer at OR-7. MSgts manage programs, budgets, and people, and act as the standard bearers of enlisted leadership. The First Sergeant variant adds a diamond device and company-grade command advisement duties.
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