Principles of War
MAJCOMs
Potpourri
Wing Structure
Department of the Air Force
Chain of Command
MAJCOMS Part 2
USSF
Tenets of Airpower
Bonus: ID'ing Aircraft
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This Principle of War is the Difference Between Acting vs Reacting, in order to Maintain Freedom of Action

Offensive

100

Recruits Airmen and provides basic training technical training and flight training.

Air Education and Training Command (AETC)

100

The Air Force Mission

To fly, fight, and win...airpower anytime, anywhere

100

An Air Force Wing Consists of Multiple These

Groups

100

The Secretary of the Air Force Reports to This Person

Secretary of Defense

100

Chief of Staff of the Air Force

General Charles Q. Brown

100

Provides Special Operations capabilities

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

100

The Space Force Equivalent of a Wing

Delta

100

How Many Tenets of Airpower

Seven

100


F-35 Lightning

200

This Principle of War is Moving Forces to Gain Positional Advantage

Maneuver

200

Provides reserve forces to the Air Force

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRES)

200

The Air Force Birthday

18 September 1947

200

Flights are Composed of Multiple These

Elements (or Sections, Teams)

200

Secretary of the Air Force is Responsible for These 2 Service Branches

Air Force and Space Force

200

The group of the most senior uniformed leaders within the United States Department of Defense

Joint Chiefs of Staff

200

Headquarters of Pacific Air Forces

Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii

200

These US Air Force Units are NOT Included in the US Space Force's Chain of Command

Numbered Air Forces and Groups

200

This Tenet Used to Be Known as "Centralized Control, Decentralized Execution"

Mission Command

200


B-2 Spirit Stealthbomber

300

This Principle of War Best Alleviates the Inherent Complex Nature of Modern Warfare

Simplicity

300

Provides combat-ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

300

The Space Force Birthday

20 December 2019

300

An Air Force Group Consists of Multiple These

Squadrons

300

Secretary of the Air Force

Honorable Frank Kendall

300

Title of the Highest Ranking Officer in the Space Force

Chief of Space Operations (CSO)

300

Headquarters of United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA)

Ramstein AB, Germany

300

Current Chief of Space Operations

General John W. Raymond

300

This Tenet Illustrates Airpower's Ability to Support Unanticipated Needs, and to Complete a Variety of Different Tasks - Quickly

Flexibility & Versatility

300


Boeing E-3 AWACS

400

The Principle of Synchronizing Overwhelming Forces at Most Advantageous Time & Place

Mass

400

Provides airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation for all of America’s armed forces.

Air Mobility Command (AMC)

400

The Space Force Motto

Semper Supra / Always Above

400

The Basic Unit in the Air Force and Space Force

Squadron

400

A1, A3, and A5/A8

What Do These Letters and Numbers Represent?

Air Staff Departments

400

Current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Mark A. Milley

400

Organizes, trains, and equips forces for air combat in a theater of operations

Air Combat Command (ACC)

400

"Build the United States Space Force" represents this part of the US Space Force's current plan

US Space Force Priority

400

This Tenet Illustrates Airpower's Ability to Help Joint Forces Do Their Job Better

Synergistic Efforts

400


A-10 Thunderbolt AKA Warthog

500

"No Part of Force Should Be Without Purpose" Follows This Principle

Economy Of Force

500

Researches, develops, tests, evaluates and procures assets and logistics support

Air Force Material Command (AFMC)

500

The Air Force Motto

Aim High...Fly, Fight, Win

500

An Air Force Squadron Consists of Multiple These

Flights

500

S1/4, S2/3/6/10, and S2

What Do These Letters and Numbers Represent?

Space Staff Departments

500

Who is the Highest Ranking Officer in the Space Force?

General John W. Raymond

500

The Space Force Equivalent of Air Force MAJCOMs

Field Commands

500

Chief Roger A. Towberman

The Chief Master Sergeant of the US Space Force

500
The Tenet of Persistence

Airpower's Exceptional Range and Speed Allows US Air Force Ability to Occupy Terrain Without Being Physically Present

500


KC-135 Stratotanker

600

Name All of the Principles of the War

MOSS:

Mass, Offensive, Simplicity, Security

MOUSE:

Maneuver, Objective, Unity of Command, Surprise, Economy of Force


600

MAJCOMs are Divided Into These

Numbered Air Forces

600

"The World’s Greatest Air Force—Powered by Airmen, Fueled by Innovation" is the US Air Force's...

Vision Statement

600

A Squadron is Led By Whom?

(Looking for Duty Title)

Squadron Commander

600

The Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force

Chief Joanne S. Bass

600

This Gives the President Their Authority and Powers

The US Constitution

600

This Field Command is in-charge of operating space system capabilities

Space Operations Command

600

This Field Command is in-charge of acquiring and building space system capabilities

Space Systems Command

600

This Tenet Represents Supply & Demand - There Will Always Be an Excessive Mission Demand for the Few Aircraft That are Available...So Don't Spread Forces Too Thin!

Concentration

600


SpaceX Falcon Heavy