Air officer commanding

Currently, there are five AOCs: In the IAF, Officers of the rank of Air Commodore who command Wings, Base Repair Depots, Equipment Depots and Air Bases are styled as Air Officer Commanding (AOC).[3] The Seven appointments are : In the United States Air Force, the term "Air Officer Commanding" is used specifically to refer to the specially selected officers who command cadet squadrons and groups at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.In the case of a cadet squadron, the AOC is normally a major or a lieutenant colonel.These officers exercise command authority over their cadet units and are expected to train cadets in officership and military matters, advise the cadets who hold leadership positions in the unit, and act as role models for the future officers.Although the vast majority of AOCs at the academy are, logically, United States Air Force officers, a small number may come from the Army.
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