The Basics
When is the Air Force Birthday?
18 September 1947
What are the military departments under the Secretary of Defense?
Army, Navy, Air Force
What does Strategic Command (STRATCOM) do?
Nuclear deterrence & global strike
Squadron Officer School (SOS) is typically completed at what Officer rank?
Captain (O-3)
What are all of the rated jobs in the Air Force?
Combat Systems Officer (CSO), Air Battle Manager (ABM), Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), Pilot
DAILY DOUBLE: What plane was on my slide deck and what is its mission?
B-1 Lancer, Bomber
Which department is responsible for the Coast Guard?
Where do Major Commands report to?
Headquarters of the Air Force
What does TMO stand for and what's its purpose?
Traffic Management Office; Manages travel paperwork
How long is Space Force Officer Training School?
12 Months
Where is Air Education & Training Command located?
Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, TX
What is the order (Oldest to Youngest) that the 6 military branches were founded?
Army (June 1775) > Navy (Oct 1775) > Marine Corps (Nov 1775) > Coast Guard (1790) > Air Force (1947) > Space Force (2019)
What is the role of A2 (on A-Staff)?
Intelligence
What does ACSC stand for?
Air Command & Staff College
How many Space Force (Officer) jobs are there?
5
Who is the Secretary of the Air Force?
Honorable Troy E. Meink
What is the role of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Plans, coordinates, and advises POTUS & SecDec
How many Geographic & Functional Unified Commands are there? List how many of each.
7 Geographic Commands, 4 Functional Commands
About how many years does it take to become a Major?
11-16 years
What is a 17S?
Cyber Operations Officer
Which document states Dress & Appearance standards?
DAFI 36-2903
What are the Commands for the Navy & Marine Corps called? (2 answers)
Fleets & Forces
Name 3 people that could be part of Special (Air) Staff in a Wing (under COS).
Judge Advocate, Public Affairs Officer, Surgeon General, Chaplain, Historian, Safety, Equal Opportunity, Inspector General
What is the difference between the Reserves and the National Guard?
National Guard can be called for State emergencies
What is the specialty code for a Biomedical Scientist?
43B