Aerospace
The first American in space
Who was Alan Shepard?
Who's idea for an independent Air Force was ridiculed in the 20s?
General Billy Mitchell
How many stripes does a C/SMSgt have?
Seven: Five on the bottom and two on the top
What ribbon is purple with two white lines through it?
The Curry Ribbon
What is required for each promotion, on average?
Leadership, aerospace, drill/SDA, PT, character development forum
The Earth's only natural satellite
What is the moon?
When walking with another cadet or officer it is customary for the junior cadet to?
Walk on the left side
Cadet Officers will have either ______ or ______ as their insignia?
Dots OR Diamonds
What colors are the Wright Brothers Ribbon?
Green and white
What is required for the Wright Brothers Award?
Comprehensive 30 question leadership exam and comprehensive drill exam
How often does a GPS satellite circle the earth?
Every 12 hours
The ability to bounce back and recover from adversity is called?
Resilience
What Senior Member grade do "butter bars" refer to?
Second Lieutenant
What is the fifth cadet achievement?
The Charles Lindbergh Achievement.
What does SDA stand for?
Staff Duty Analysis
What propellants were used in the first liquid propellant rocket?
Gasoline and liquid oxygen
What is described as an invisible energy with visible effects?
Charisma
What color is the shield in the center of a cadet Non-Commissioned Officer's insignia?
Red (with a little bit of blue)
What is the fourth Milestone achievement?
The Ira C. Eaker Award
How many PT standards must you pass to promote?
You must pass either the mile or pacer and at least two of the following: sit-ups, push-ups, and sit-and-reach
What are the most common stars in the universe?
Red dwarf
Which situational leadership style offers the greatest opportunity for in-depth communication?
Democratic
What Senior Member insignia is a blue bar with two silver lines through it?
Technical Flight Officer
Describe the Billy Mitchel Ribbon:
Orange with two white stripes near the center
In order to promote to LtCol, what is the specific requirement that is different from all others?
You must attend a Cadet Leadership School