Air Force Handbook 1 (AFH1) is the source document for all enlisted promotion study guides. Enlisted promotion study guides contain content that is used as study reference material, and is the same material used to develop the Promotion Fitness (PFE) and USAF Supervisory (USAFSE) examinations. Information in the study guides is tailored to only include MKTS applicable information for promotion to 'the next grade'. This handbook implements AFPD 36-22, Air Force Military Training. Information in this handbook is primarily from Air Force publications and contains a compilation of policies, procedures, and standards that guide Airmen

Air Force Handbook 1, The Airman Handbook, dated 1 Oct 2017, is for enlisted Airmen studying for promotion and is applicable for all grades. It is 581 pages, including front and back cover, and includes chapters 1-25 and attachments (but not the MKTS). Black and white pages.

This U.S. Air Force study reference, dated 1 Oct 2017, is for Airmen studying for promotion to Master Sergeant. It is based on Air Force Handbook 1, The Airman Handbook, 2017-2019 edition. It is 469 pages, including front and back cover, and includes chapters 1-16, 18-19, 21-23 and attachments (MKTS). All interior pages are black and white (no color pictures or charts). Produced by FreePDG.com.

This U.S. Air Force study reference, dated 1 Oct 2017, is for Airmen studying for promotion to Staff Sergeant. It is based on Air Force Handbook 1, The Airman Handbook, 2017-2019 edition. It is 360 pages, including front and back cover, and includes chapters 1-19 and attachments (MKTS). All interior pages are black and white (no color pictures or charts). Produced by FreePDG.com.

This U.S. Air Force study reference, dated 1 Oct 2017, is for Airmen studying for promotion to Tech Sergeant. It is based on Air Force Handbook 1, The Airman Handbook, 2017-2019 edition. It is 389 pages, including front and back cover, and includes chapters 1-19 and attachments (MKTS). All interior pages are black and white (no color pictures or charts). Produced by FreePDG.com.

This handbook implements AFPD 36-22, Air Force Military Training. Information in this handbook is primarily from Air Force publications and contains a compilation of policies, procedures, and standards that guide Airmen's actions within the Profession of Arms. This handbook applies to the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard. This handbook contains the basic information Airmen need to understand the professionalism required within the Profession of Arms. Attachment 1 contains references and supporting information used in this publication. This handbook is the sole source reference for the development of study guides to support the enlisted promotion system. Enlisted Airmen will use these study guide to prepare for their Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE) or United States Air Force Supervisory Examination (USAFSE).

This handbook implements AFPD 36-22, Air Force Military Training. Information in this handbook is primarily from Air Force publications and based on knowledge requirements from the Military Knowledge and Testing System (MKTS) as determined by the Enlisted Force Development Panel and Board of Directors with membership consisting of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and major command (MAJCOM) command chief master sergeants (CCM). It applies to all active duty personnel and to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command units. This AFI may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements that directly implement this publication must be routed to PACE/APM for coordination prior to certification and approval. To the extent that the content of the Handbook is inconsistent with directive Air Force publications, the information in the source publication prevails. To resolve conflicts use your chain of command or contact the publication OPR.