Drill
Rank
Ribbon
Phonetic Alphabet
General Knowledge
100

What is the Preparatory Command in Flight Halt?

Flight

100
Three chevrons with a shield and torch in the center
Cadet Senior Airman
100
How does a cadet earn the Distinguished Unit Award?
It is awarded to cadets enrolled during the academic year when a unit is selected HQ/AFJROTC to receive the Distinguished Unit Award.
100

What is the letter "H" in the phonetic alphabet?

Hotel

100

What was the United States Air Force called prior to 1947?

The U.S. Army Air Corps

200

What is the command of execution for Left Face?

Face

200
5 chevrons and 3 inverted chevrons with a shield and torch in the center
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant
200
How does a cadet earn the Health and Wellness ribbon?
It is awarded by the SASI for SATISFACTORY participation in the health and wellness physical fitness program (PT).
200

What is the letter "J" in the phonetic alphabet?

Juliet

200
What two countries border Kuwait?
Kuwait is bordered by Iraq in the north west, and Saudi Arabia in the south and south west.
300

What is the difference between " Parade Rest" and "At Ease"

on the command "PARADE REST" A position is assumed by an Airman in which the feet are 12 inches (30.48 cm) apart, the hands are clasped behind the back, and the head is held motionless and facing forward. On the command "AT EASE", the Airman may move; however, he must remain standing and silent with his right foot in place.

300

Three thin stripes (officer rank)

Cadet Captain

300
How does a cadet earn the Achievement Ribbon?
It is awarded for a significant achievement as deemed appropriate by the SASI.
300

What is the letter "D" in the phonetic alphabet?

Delta

300
When is the Air Force's birthday?
September 18, 1947
400

What is Dress Right Dress?

After the command "Open Ranks, March" all cadets except those on the far left of their element raise their left arms parallel to the ground. All cadets other than Element Leaders turn their heads 45 degrees to the right.

400
3 star General
Lieutenant General
400
How does a cadet earn the Leadership Ribbon?
it is awarded at the SASI's discretion for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities.
400

What is the letter "K" in the phonetic alphabet?

Kilo

400
Who was the first man to break the sound barrier in flat level flight in a jet aircraft?
Chuck Yeager
500
What is Cadence?
Cadence is the measure or beat of movement.
500

Who is the Commander-in-Chief?

President Joseph Biden

500

How does a cadet earn the Dress & Appearance ribbon?

By never missing a uniform week and receiving no score lower than a 90 on more than two inspections.

500
Recite the phonetic alphabet backwards in under 120 seconds (2 minutes)
Zulu Yankee X-Ray Whiskey Victor Uniform Tango Sierra Romeo Quebec Papa Oscar November Mike Lima Kilo Juliet India Hotel Golf Foxtrot Delta Charlie Bravo Alpha
500

Which "stealth attack aircraft" uses aerodynamics discovered during research into how bumblebees fly?

F-117 Nighthawk