Basic Knowledge 1
What is the Air Force Mission?
To fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.
What is the Air Force Vision?
The World's Greatest Air Force- Powered by Airmen, Fueled by Innovation.
What is the Holm Center Mission?
We build leaders.
What is the first stanza of the Airman's Creed?
I am an American Airman
I am a Warrior
I have answered my nation's call.
What is the AFROTC mission?
Developing leaders of character for tomorrow's Air Force and Space Force.
What is the Cadet Honor Code?
We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do.
What is Article 6 of the Code of Conduct?
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
What are the first two lines of the Air Force Song?
Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun
What are the Air Force Core Competencies?
Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting, Integrating Operations
What are the Seven Basic Responses?
Yes, Sir/Ma'am.
No, Sir/Ma'am.
Sir/Ma'am, I do not know.
Sir/Ma'am, I do not understand.
Sir/Ma'am, may I ask a question?
Sir/Ma'am, may I make a statement?
No excuse, Sir/Ma'am.
What are the Levels of Warfare?
Strategic, Operational, Tactical
What is Article 3 of the Code of Conduct?
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole or special favors from the enemy.
What is the second stanza of the Airman's Creed?
I am an American Airman
My mission is to fly, fight, and win.
I am faithful to a proud heritage,
A tradition of honor,
And a legacy of valor.
What are the Principles of War?
Mass, Objective, Security, Surprise, Maneuver, Offensive, Unity of Command, Simplicity, Economy of Force
What are the Tenets of Aerospace Power?
Centralized Control/Decentralized Execution, Flexibility/Versatility, Priority, Synergy, Balance, Concentration, Persistence
Spell the longest last name on your team using the Phonetic Alphabet.
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What is Article 5 of the Code of Conduct?
What is the last verse of the Air Force Song?
Off we go into the wild sky yonder, Keep the wings level and true; If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder, Keep the nose out of the blue! Fly to fight, guarding the nation's border, We'll be there, followed by more! In echelon we carry on. Oh, nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!
What is the Space Force Mission?
The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities will include developing military space professionals, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands.
USA: 14 June 1775
USN: 13 October 1775
USMC: 10 November 1775
USCG: 4 August 1790
USAF: 18 September 1947
USSF: 20 December 2019
What are the Air Force Core Capabilities?
Air and Space Superiority, Global Attack, Rapid Global Mobility, Precision Engagement, Information Superiority, Agile Combat Support
What is Article 4 of the Code of Conduct?
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep the faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which may be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
What is the Oath of Office?
I, [Full Name], having been appointed a [rank] in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear truth faith and allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me God.