CKE Review

Basic Knowledge

100

Recite the Honor Code

We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does

200

Recite the 7 Authorized Statements

Yes, Sir/Ma'am No, Sir No excuse, Sir Sir, I do not know Sir, I do not understand Sir, may I ask a question? Sir, may I make a statement?

300

Recite the Core Competencies

Developing Airmen Technology-to-Warfighting Integrating Operations

400

Recite the Core Capabilities

Air and Space Superiority Global Attack Rapid Global Mobility Precision Engagement Information Superiority Agile Combat Support

500

Recite the Principles of War

Mass Objective Offensive Security Economy of Force Maneuver Unity of Command Surprise Simplicity

Chain of Command

100

Name the Air Force Chief of Staff

Gen Mark A. Welsh III

200

Name the Secretary of the Air Force

Honorable Deborah L. James

300

Commander of AFROTC

Col Eric J. Wydra

400

Commander of AETC

Gen Robin Rand

500

Commander of Air University

Lt Gen Steven Kwast

MAJCOMs

100

Air Combat Command

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA

200

Air Force Space Command

Peterson AFB, CO

300

Air Force Special Operations Command

Hurlburt Field, FL

400

Air Mobility Command

Scott AFB, IL

500

Air Force Global Strike Command

Barksdale AFB, LA

Articles of the Code of Conduct

100

Article 1

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

200

Article 2

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

300

Article 3

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 nor special favors from the enemy.

400

Article 4

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might 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.

500

Article 5

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Other

100

List the components of the OODA Loop

Observe, Orient, Decide, Act

200

List the Levels of Warfare

Strategic, Operational, Tactical

300

List the Tenets of Air and Space Power

Centralized Control/Decentralized Execution Flexibility/Versatility Priority Synergy Balance Concentration Persistence

400

Recite the Airman's Creed

I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my Nation’s call. 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. I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My Nation’s Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger. I defend my Country with my Life. I am an American Airman. Wingman, Leader, Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, And I will not fail.

500

Recite the Oath of Office

I, (Full Name) having been appointed a Second Lieutenant 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 true 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.