Course 14 (Block 1)

Having a sense of duty towards society best describes which characteristic of profession?
* Distinct Subculture
* Public Service
* Body of Theory & Knowledge

Accepted values, norms, and symbols are indicative of which characteristic of a profession?

Which response BEST describes the attribute of professional character?
* applying professional knowledge & theory to given situations.
* enforcing the minimum measures of performance & behaviors.
* exhibiting emotional, moral, & intellectual qualities & behaviors.

Which of the following provides a framework for continuous professional growth? 
* Unlimited Liability Clause
* Enlisted Force Structure
* Oath of Enlistment

Which of these factors is not a regional problem impacting US foreign policy?

Which of these issues is not a factor ompacting US foreign policy in the Third World?

Competing and cooperating economically is a US foreign policy objective in Europe. Which of the following choices is another?

Which US foreign policy objective is MOST LIKELY to deal effectively with the breakup of the Soviet Union?

Which is a problem impacting US foreign policy in the Middle East?
* Regional Stability
* Oil
* Arab - Israeli Conflict
* All

Where is security of sea lines of communication (SLOC's) a problem impacting US foreign policy?

Which of the following impacts foreign policy in the Middle East?

Which of the following is the greatest problem impacting US foreign policy in Asia?

Define Battlefield Strategy

Define Operational Strategy.

Define Grand Strategy

Define Military Strategy.

Which of the following was the first enlisted airman to receive the Medal of Honor?

Which of the following received the Medal of Honor for throwing out a faulty phosphorous bomb over the skies of Koriyama, Japan?

Which of the following became the lowest ranking airman in history to earn the Medal of Honor?

Which two Medal of Honor recipients received there honor posthumously?

Which of the following received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a mission over Bremen, Germany?

Which article within the code of conduct requires a captured airman to try to escape?

Which code of conduct article stipulates we must be prepared to give our life for the defense of our country?

According to article 5, if you are captured what information are you required to provide to the enemy?

What article reminds us that we are responsible for our actions during captivity?

What article requires an individual to take command if senior in rank?

Article 2 stipulates that surrender is an option when?

Which of the following is the only museum dedicated to the accomplishments of our enlisted corps? 

Paving the way for approximately 3,000 enlisted aviators, who was the first enlisted pilot?

Flying fo r the French Air Corps, who became the world's first black pilot?

Which institutions were founded for the purposes of awarding college credit for job training and advanced management training for the enlisted corps?

Name the individual to score the first of only two aerial kills ever from a B-52 during Operation Linebacker II in Vietnam.

Virtually all enlisted airman provide this distinctive capability.

Protection of life, property, and preservation of peace, order and public safety = Which ANG role?

Augment major commands of the Active AF = Which ANG role?

Firefighting, regional emergencies, counter-drug operations = Which ANG role?

The Air Reserve Technician Program ...

________ automatically enlisted al able-bodied men between 18 - 45 into hometown armed service.

_______ established ready, standby, and retired reservist categories.

Which of the following is NOT categorized as a AFR special mission? 

Which of the following is not categorized as a mission of the AFR?

Which AFR mission is responsible for providing intra/inter theater air medical movements?

Name the two types of reserve CE units.

Which AFR special mission includes activities such as unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense and psychological operations?

Einstein sending a letter to the president, Mahattan Project, Little Boy, and Fat Man are examples of

Soviets ended the US nuclear monopoly in:

The 13-day strategic chess match between the US and Soviet Union resulted in the :

The stand up of the ACC signaled the

People, organizations, processes, procedures, and systems are BEST described as:

AF Global Strike Command stood up in ____ and is located at _____.

Responsive to national leadership, continuously on alert, and deployed to widely dispersed locations BEST describes:

WSA, PNAF, and WS3 are BEST described as:

Heavily secured area within base perimeter, six above ground, and one underground and igloos BEST describe:

Functions that provide peacetime support of logistical airlift for nuclear weapons and requires specially trained aircrews BEST describe:

Electronic monitoring and controls, storage vaults built into the floor, reduced need for convoys, and eliminates exposure BEST describe:

Underground structure, blast and pressure detected, capable of launching 50 missiles BEST describes:

Vertical cylindrical container, protected by blast door on top, and multiple missile fields BEST describes:

The materiel, personnel, and procedures that contribute to the dafety, security, reliability, and control of nuclear weapons, this assuring that no nuclear accidents, incidents, unauthorized detonations, or degradation in performance occur is BEST described as the definition of:

The application of engineering and management priniciples, criteria, and techniques to protect nuclear weapons against the risks and threats inherent in their environments within the constraints of operatioal effectiveness, time, and cost throughout all phases of their life cycle is BEST described as the definition of:

The total s[ectrum of procedures, facilities, equipment, and personnel employed to provide protection against loss of custody, theft, or diversion of a nuclear weapon system; protection against unauthorized acess; or protection against unauthorized actions, vandallism, sabotage, and malevolent damage is BEST described as the definition of:

Deny unauthorized access to nuclear weapons; prevent damage or sabotage to nuclear weapons; prevent loss of custody; and prevent, to the max extent possibe, radiological contamination caused by unauthorized acts is BEST described as the definition of:

The probablility, without regard to countermeasures, that a nuclear weapon, subassembly, component, or other part will perform in accordance with its design intent or requirements is BEST described as the definition of:

DoD psychological evaluation program instituted during the COld War that assists organizational leadesr in the selection and retention of only those personnel who are emotionally stable, physically capable. and who have demonstrated reliability, and professional competence is BEST described as the definition of:  

Requires certified personnel at all times who are knowledgeable in the task being performed, are familiar with safety and security requirements, and are capable of detecting incorrect act or improper procedures is BEST described as the:  

Weapon system design features, operational procedures, security, and system safety rules, and active, passive or disablement systems are all associated with:

Combined, these two control elements establish the framework through which absolute control of nuclear weapons is maintained at all times:

Applies to all mission essential assets, delivery system or platform, associated support systems, equipment, facilities, personnel, command and control links, and suporting logistical elements and the entire threat spectrum is BEST associated with:

The BEST definition of deterrance is:

Which of the following are characteristics of deterrance theory?

In his briefing to the NCO Academy class, the commandant says, "As NCO's you must understand how youre readiness impacts the AF's capability to wage war and how adversaries judge our leaders and our natinal powers."
The commandant's remarks BEST describe:

During her orientation briefing MSgt Abbot hears, "As specialists on WMD, our job is to discourage terrorist and rogue nations from attacking the US; however, should we fail in that duty, it is also our job to stop any conflict as possible under conditiond approved by our national leaders."
This statement describes:

The statement,' How operations will be conducted, the plans for acheving national objectives, and nuclear deterrence makes up the majority of US deterrence" BEST indicates the relationship between:

The decision to employ nuclear weapons requires the authority of the:

Knowledge of enemy force strength, types of weapons available, and status/disposition of friendly forces BEST describes:

Who is the authority for the requirements and planning document used for DoD stockpiles planning projections?

Who is the authority for national security directives used for nuclear weapons employment?

Capabilities including non-kinetic and conventional strike capabilities, integreated ballistic and cruise missile defenses, a responsive infrastructure, robust C2 system, and advanced intelligence adaptive planning systems BEST describe:

Nuclear employment is BEST summarized as the authority, planning documents and planning and employment factors that involve the:

The spread of nuclear weapons, fissile material, and weapons-related nuclear technology and information BEST describes:

The sstatement, "measures to limit and/or stop the spread of nuclear weapons, fissile material, and weapons-related nuclear technology and information" BEST describes:

The statement " has manufactured and exploded a nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device prior to 1 January 1967" BEST describes:

The statement, "ALthough the electricity generated from nuclear energy is clean and results in a relatively small amount of waste, there are concerns over the potential use of the waste product produced" BEST describes the/a:

Iran enriching uranium to make its own fuel and N. Korea refusing the US's offer of proliferation safer reactors are examples of"

A reduction in the nuclear stockpile and forces assigned to operate, maintain, and support nuclear capability coupled with thye ongoing challenge of achieving a focused and dedicated workforce BEST describes:

A serious erosion of focus, expertise, mission readiness, resources, and discipline within the nuclear enterprise resulted in:

The dismantling of SAC, diversion of critical resources, and little or no emphasis on training and discipline BEST summarizes:

A base initiated shipping transaction, plus improper documentation, mislabeling, and a failure to accomplish proper notofication BEST summarize the mistakes that led to the inadvertent shipment os:

The shipment of classified components to Taiwan and the unauthorized transport of nuclear weapons from Minot to Barksdale are BEST described as the result of:

Following established procedures, holding people accountable, focusing on expertise, mission readiness, and discipline BEST summarize

While briefing recently promoted MSgt's, the CMSAF says, "As SMCO's, you must train our airmen to follow instructions and you must not be afraid to hold them accountable when they don't. Make compliance and accountability your motto. Instill professional behaviors in your subordinates, display pride in your unit, and always demonstrate that you value the mission."
The CMSAF's remarks BEST summarize the relationship between recent lessons learned &:

Which of these sharply distinguishes the POA from other professions?

What term describes a nation that is self-ruling and geographically separated?

Reducing resource dependency is a US foreign policy objective in which region?

Which bugle call signals the end of the duty day and links us to our military heritage?