ALS Is a five week-long United States Air Force program designed to develop airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the first professional military education (PME) that enlisted Air Force members encounter.  ALS focuses on developing leadership abilities, profession of arms, as well as effective communication.

Eligibility: Senior Airmen with 48 months time in service or those with a promotion line number for Staff Sergeant The member must also have at least six months of retainability from the projected class graduation date before being enrolled.

Awards:
Noncommissioned Officer Development Ribbon - Mandatory award and wear upon successful completion of ALS.
John Levitow Award - The highest award presented at the Airman Leadership School, it is presented to the student demonstrating outstanding leadership and scholastic qualities. This award selection is based on overall performance evaluation, academic ranking, and peer and staff ratings. This is the most outstanding student in the class.
Distinguished Graduate Award - Presented to the next (10% of graduates) person with the highest overall average in all graded areas.
Leadership Award - Presented to the student who has displayed ALL the characteristics of an effective leader and fostered teamwork within the class.