USAF Core Functions
Air Superiority allows American forces to operate without the threat of ________
Air Attacks
SDA, which stands for _________, is the effective identification, characterization, and understanding of any factor that could affect space operations
The sustainable, capacity-driven model for presenting forces to Joint Force Commanders
AFFORGEN
The three (3) models of leadership are ________
Laissez-Fair, Transactional, Transformational
The 4 stages of team growth are ________
Forming, storming, norming, performing
ISR, which provides situational awareness of the battlespace, stands for _________
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
This core function starts with the ability to physically launch equipment and personnel into space
Space Mobility and Logistics
This is the second stage of AFFORGEN cycle
Laissez-Faire is considered a _______ leadership style
In this stage of team growth, the team becomes more flexible in its working patterns
Performing
OPERATION DELIBERATE FORCE, in which the US and 15 allied nations conducted more than 3500 sorties with 97% accuracy, is an example of what core function?
Global Strike
DAILY DOUBLE
The defensive portion of Combat Power Projection is designed to do what?
Enhance control and preserve freedom of action in space
Maintaining readiness is the duty of _______
This is a style of transactional leadership in which leaders monitor followers for deviations from standards and take corrective action
Management by Exception - Active
This leader action involves establishing a clear understanding of purpose
The Coach
This core function provides total flexibility with access to reliable communications and information.
Command & Control
Space Security is a presence mission that secures access to space for ____, ____, ____, and ____
civil, commercial, intelligence community, multi-national partners
As a leader, you must instill a culture where ______ is a priority
Readiness
When an officer takes an extra hour after the normal duty day to assist a follower with a task is an example of _________
Individual Consideration
During this stage, followers must be prepared to be involved in more leadership-level issues
Norming
This is a unique USAF capability and is necessary for power projection at intercontinental distances
In-Flight or Air Refueling
Information Mobility is the timely, rapid, and reliable _________ of data across military operations
collection and transportation
The certification event occurs during this phase of the AFFORGEN cycle
Ready
This style of leadership sub-category may only have temporary effects
Contingent Reward
A leader that partakes in the regular analysis of feedback and performance to refine and optimize the team is an example of this leader action
The Visionary