Air Colonel
くうさ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Self-Defense Force Personnel
- Minor : Self-Defense Force Personnel
Summary
Colonel-class senior officer in the Air Self-Defense Force, responsible for unit operations and air operations command.
Description
The Air Colonel is a senior officer in the Air Self-Defense Force equivalent to Colonel (O-6), responsible for commanding and managing mid-sized units such as squadrons or wings. They serve as the ultimate responsible person for unit training planning, operational execution, budget and personnel management, and safety management. While coordinating with senior commanders, they develop subordinates and manage unit operations, and are required to make rapid decisions and responses during emergencies.
Future Outlook
With changes in the security environment, demand for executives with advanced command capabilities will remain stable, and greater expertise will be required due to multi-domain operations and strengthened international cooperation.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Calm and composed / Excellent judgment / Good cooperativeness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Base Duty / Duty Shifts / Flight Operations / Staff Duties / Training and Exercise Participation
Career Path
Air Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate → Major → Lieutenant Colonel → Air Colonel → Air Major General → Air Lieutenant General
Required Skills
Air Operations Planning / English (Aviation Radio Communication) / Information Gathering / Safety Management / Unit Command Management
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management Response / Experience in Joint Mission Execution / Experience in Multinational Exercises / Leadership
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly adapt to emergencies or mission changes |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for strategic judgment and operations planning |
| Communication Skills | Necessary for coordination with subordinates and other units, and reporting adjustments to senior commanders |
| Initiative & Leadership | Demonstrate leadership as the core of the unit |
| Planning & Organization | To oversee air operations planning and resource allocation |
| Problem Solving | Rapid decision-making required in crisis response |
| Stress Tolerance | Involves high responsibility and frequent work under tension |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Unit operations are based on teamwork |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Officer Candidate School (Air Self-Defense Force)
- Graduation from National Defense Academy
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- Air Lieutenant General
- Air Major General