Global Vigilance, Reach & Power
What does Global Vigilance allow the Air Force to do?
Persistent ISR anywhere in the world.
Which Combatant Command covers the Indo-Pacific region?
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).
According to the Brown Book, what is the primary role of the NCO corps?
Lead, train, and develop Airmen while embodying the Core Values.
What is AFDP 1-1 primarily about?
Command and organization of Air Force forces.
Name one interorganizational partner the Air Force may work with in disaster response.
FEMA, Red Cross, NGOs, USAID.
Define Global Reach in one sentence.
The ability to rapidly project power and mobility anywhere on the globe.
Which Combatant Command is responsible for Europe and NATO relationships?
U.S. European Command (USEUCOM).
What document defines the Enlisted Force Structure?
The Brown Book (AFH 36-2618).
Which doctrine describes how the Air Force organizes and fights as part of the Joint Force?
AFDP 3-99.
What is one challenge of working with interorganizational partners?
Differing authorities, communication methods, or capabilities.
Name the three core missions supporting Global Vigilance/Reach/Power.
Air & Space Superiority, Rapid Global Mobility, Global Strike.
Name one functional Combatant Command and its main mission.
USTRANSCOM (global mobility/logistics), USSTRATCOM (strategic deterrence/nuclear ops), USCYBERCOM (cyber ops).
List the three Airman Leadership Qualities that drive mission success.
Execute the Mission, Lead People, Improve the Unit.
What is the purpose of Joint Publication 5 (JP-5)?
Provides planning guidance for Joint Force Commanders and staffs
In joint operations, what is the primary role of the lead federal agency (LFA) during domestic disaster response?
The LFA (often FEMA or another designated agency) coordinates and directs federal support, ensuring unity of effort among military and civilian partners.
Why is Global Power critical to deterrence?
It demonstrates the ability to hold any target at risk and respond decisively.
What is the mission of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)?
Homeland defense and support of civil authorities
Name one difference between an NCO and a Petty Officer in professional development.
NCOs follow the Air Force enlisted force structure; Petty Officers use the Navy’s rating-based system.
According to AFDP 1-1, who has command authority over Air Force forces?
The Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR).
Why is unity of effort important in joint operations?
It ensures all partners work toward common objectives despite different chains of command.
Give one historical example showing how the Air Force demonstrated Global Reach.
(Examples: Berlin Airlift, Global Hawk ISR, Operation Enduring Freedom mobility ops.)
Which Combatant Command leads U.S. military ops in the Middle East and parts of Central Asia?
U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM).
What does the term Airmanship mean in the Profession of Arms?
A mindset and commitment to the Air Force Core Values, standards, and mission excellence.
Why is doctrine considered authoritative but not directive?
It guides actions and decisions but allows flexibility for commanders.
Give one example of a Joint Operation that required extensive interagency coordination.
(Examples: Operation Unified Response in Haiti, Afghanistan stability ops, hurricane relief missions.)