Aircraft & Munitions
The inventory of the U-28 Draco
What is 28?
The father of the Thunderbirds and head of tactical air command and Langley from 1974-1984, earning 22 awards for combat bravery during his 38 year career and expanding the application of airpower by incorporating red and green flag exercises at Nilles AFB.
Who is General Wilbur "Bill" Creech?
The first graduate to become Chief of Staff, flew F-100s in Vietnam, came back to USAFA to teach history
Who is General Ronald R. Fogleman?
The day the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan under command of Col. Paul W. Tibbits Jr.
What is August 6, 1945?
The most important subelements of performance, derived from those same validated behaviors identified in the foundational competencies and designed to guide the rater and facilitate discussion when providing constructive feedback
What are Airman Leadership Qualities (ALQs)?
The service date and speed of the RQ-4A Global Hawk
What is 2001 and 310 KIAS?
An airpower theorist who visualized key concepts of airpower that are still used today, including striking the enemy first without declaration of war and use of mass bombers as essential
Who is Italian General Giulio Douhet?
Who is Captain Richard S. Ritchie?
The date of the completion of the first around-the-world flight in aviation history
September 28, 1924
This rank is expected to apply their knowledge and skills to become highly efficient in their career field and focus on earning their 5-skill level
What is Airman First Class?
The manufacturer, function, and service date of the RQ-170 Sentinel
What is Lockheed Martin, High-Altitude, Long Endurance ISR, and 2007?
The primary representative in establishing the US-Britain bomber offensive of WWII and commander of the 8th AF and understood the necessity of popular support in order for air power to be established once the US began arming for the war in Europe
Who is General Ira C. Eaker?
Led a formation of two HH-53 rescue helicopters to pick up downed airmen in north Vietnam, braving heavy ground fire and MiG interceptors in an unsuccessful attempt to locate the airmen; returned for a 2nd attempt even after advisement not to, and managed to locate the airmen's signal while under heavy fire
Who is Captain Dale E. Stovall?
The date one of the original Tuskegee airmen, Daniel "Chappie" James pinned on his 4th star and became the commander of NORAD (1st African American to earn the rank of General)
What is September 1, 1975
Considered the backbone of the USAF and consists of these two ranks
What is Noncommissioned Officer, Staff Sergeant, and Technical Sergeant?
The function, service date, speed, and inventory of the LGM-30G Minuteman III
What is Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, 1962, Mach 19.5, and 400?
A graduate of West Point, commander of the Far West Flying Circus, first AF Chief of Staff, and Commander of the 8th AF as well as the North African AF and "Question Mark Crew"
Who is General Carl A. "Tooey" Spaatz?
Led the initial flight of HH-53 helicopters carrying a boarding party of Marines to the USS Holt for use of retaking the SS Mayaguez after it was captured by the North Vietnamese
Who is 1st Lieutenant Donald R. Backlund?
The date of the first aerial refueling over San Diego, CA
June 27, 1923
The Article of the UCMJ that NCOs have the responsibility of exercising authority and issuing lawful orders to complete assigned tasks in accordance with
What is Article 92?
The manufacturer, function, service date, speed, crew, and inventory of the MQ-9 Reaper
What is General Atomics, Remotely Piloted Hunter/Killer, 2007, 200 KIAS, 2, 93?
The founding father of the US Space Program, credited with overcoming the technical challenges that came when developing ICBMs, and had Falcon AFB renamed in his honor
Who is General Bernard A. Schriever?
Earned the Jabara award for his calm ability to regroup the rescue Operation Eagle Claw and return safely
Who is Colonel Robert L. Brenci?
The date Dr. Robert H. Goddard launched the first liquid fuel rocket, which flew 184 feet
What is March 16, 1926?
Title used for senior NCOs in charge of functional responsibilities (only senior NCOs will hold this duty title)
What is Superintendent?