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QUESTION 1

The importance of the air force mission and inherent responsibility to the nation require that AF members

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adhere to higher standards than nonmilitary members both on and off duty.

QUESTION 2

"Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do" are the AF

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Core values

QUESTION 3

Air Force personnel can find guidance on standars of conduct in

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DoDD 5500.07, DoD 5500.07 and AFI1-1.

QUESTION 4

What may result if civilian personnel violate the punitive provisions of DoDD 5500.07, Standards of Conduct, DoD 5500.07R, the Joint Ethics Regulation, and AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards?

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Administrative actions such as reprimands and disciplinary action without regard to the issue of criminal liability.

QUESTION 5

What may result if military personnel violate th punitive procisions of DoDD 5500.07, Standards of Conduct, DoD 5500.07R, The Joint Ethics Regulation and AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards?

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Prosecution under the UCMJ and administrative action.

QUESTION 6

______ are standards of conduct based on values.

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Ethics

QUESTION 7

Ethical values are core beliefs, such as duty, honor, and integrity that

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Motivate attitudes and actions.

QUESTION 8

Which aspect of honesty prevents confusion, misinterpretation, and inaccurate conclusions?

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Straighforwardness

QUESTION 9

What word describes being faithful to your convictions and acting with honor?

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Integrity

QUESTION 10

Which ethical value is synonymous with fidelity, faithfulness, allegiance, and decotion that requires balancing various interests, values, and institutions?

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Loyalty

QUESTION 11

The important aspects of fairness include

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open-mindedness, impartiality, andnot being arbitrary, capricious, or biased.

QUESTION 12

What ethical value is the counterbalance to the temptation to pursue the mission at any cost?

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Caring

QUESTION 13

What ethical value includes treating people with dignity, honoring privacy, and allowing self-determination?

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Respect

QUESTION 14

The lack of the ethical value ______ in government leads to a breakdown of loyalty and honesty, and thus to chaos in the international community.

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Respect

QUESTION 15

To promote trust and cooperation, only make commitments that are within your authority. Which ethical value does this describe?

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Promise-keeping

QUESTION 16

Justice must be pursued and injustice challenged through accepted means according to what ethical value?

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Responsible citizenship

QUESTION 17

Setting an example of superior diligence and commitment and striving to be better than mediocre are aspects of what ethical value?

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Pursuit of excellence

QUESTION 18

When do relationships between AF members become a matter of official concern?

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When they adversely (or may adversely) affect the AF

QUESTION 19

Which statement about professional and unprofessional relationships is false?

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All personal relationships are unprofessional.

QUESTION 20

Unprofessional relationships may develop between

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Enlisted members, officers and enlisted members, and also military and civilian employees or contractors.

QUESTION 21

Fraternization is an _____ form of unprofessional relationship.

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Aggravated

QUESTION 22

According to the Manual for Courts-Martial, fraternization can only occur between

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an officer and an enlisted member.

QUESTION 23

Fraternization is specifically prohibited in the Manual for Courts-Martial and is punishable under what article of the UCMJ?

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Article 134

QUESTION 24

What factors can change an otherwise permissible relationship into an unprofessional relationship?

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The members' relative positions in the organization and in the supervisory and chains of command.

QUESTION 25

What might not be considered an unprofessional relationship?

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Associated in combined or joint clubs.

QUESTION 26

Regarding unprofessional relationships,

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Shared living accomodations, vacations, transportation and off-duty interests on a frequent or recurring basis can be perceived as unprofessional.

QUESTION 27

Which describes a potentially unprofessional relationship?

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Relationships between students and instructors, gambling or partying with subordinates, and joint business ventures or making sales to subordinates or members junior in rank, grade or position.

QUESTION 28

If a military member violates a lawful order to cease an unprofessional relationship or conduct, he or she is

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subject to prosecution under the UCMJ.

QUESTION 29

_____ may be prosecuted as a criminal offense if committed incidental to an unprofessional relationship.

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Gambling, assault, and adultery

QUESTION 30

Which statement about responsibilities for a professional relationship is false?

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Both military members in a personal relationship bear equal responsibility for maintaining professionalism.

QUESTION 31

With regard to professional relationships, who is expected to exhibit the highest standards of professional conduct and to lead by example?

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Officers and NCOs

QUESTION 32

Who should take corrective action when a relationship is prohibited by AFI 26-2909?

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Commander or supervisor

QUESTION 33

When responding to an unprofessional relationship,

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Consider the full spectrum of administrative actions available, choose the least severe action that will end the unprofessional aspects of the relationship, and take one or more complementary actions.

QUESTION 34

A commander or supervisor believes a relationship is unprofessional. What may be an appropriate first step to take?

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Counseling.

QUESTION 35

An order to terminate an dunprofessional relationship can and should be given when it is apparent that lesser ____ action will not be effective.

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Administrative.

QUESTION 36

In unprofessional relationships, each instance shows that actual ____ may constitute a violation of the UCMJ or the punitice provisions of the Joint Ethics Regulation.

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Favoritsm, partiality, or misuse of grade or position

QUESTION 37

The financial responsibilities of military members do not include

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keeping debt to a minimum.

QUESTION 38

Financial complaints are forwarded to your commander, who attempts to respond within

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15 days.

QUESTION 39

What ethical value most promotes careful, well-thought-out decisions, and limits thoughtless action?

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Accountability

QUESTION 40

The Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) helps individuals and families with free education, information, and

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personal financial counseling.

QUESTION 41

Administrative counseling, admonition, and _____ improve, correct, and instruct subordinates who depart from standards while on or off duty, and whose actions degrade the individual and unit's mission.

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Reprimands

QUESTION 42

Administrative counseling, admonitions, and reprimands

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are available to supervisors, superiors, and commanders, are corrective not punitive in nature, and help maintain AF standards and enhance mission accomplishment.

QUESTION 43

Which of the following is the lowest level of administrative action?

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Letter of counseling < Admonishment < Reprimand

QUESTION 44

What is used to document an infraction serious enough to warrant a letter of admonishment?

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A letter of counseling or record of individual counseling

QUESTION 45

Which administrative action indicates the strongest degree of official censure?

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Letter of reprimand

QUESTION 46

When letters of counseling, admonishment, and reprimand are written, what must they state?

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What the member did or didn't do, further deviation may result in more severe action, and applicability of the Privacy Act to the document.

QUESTION 47

What provides commanders with an official and single means of filing derogatory data on an AF member's personal conduct and duty performance?

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Unfavorable Information File

QUESTION 48

Which document must the commander place in the UIF?

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Suspended or unsuspended Article 15 punishment of more than one month (31 days or more)

QUESTION 49

Which document is optional for the commander to place in the UIF for up to one year?

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Written letters of reprimand, admonition, or counseling.

QUESTION 50

Which of these officials lacks the authority to establish, remove or destroy UIF files?

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Supervisors

QUESTION 51

Which of these individuals is not authorized access to someone's UIF in the course of their AF duties?

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The chaplain

QUESTION 52

Which document contains guidance on disposition dates for the UIF?

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AFI 36-2907

QUESTION 53

What is a rehabilitative tool that establishes an observation period for individuals with substandard duty performance or those who fail to meet or maintain AF standards of conduct, bearing and integrity, on or off duty?

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Control roster

QUESTION 54

Commanders use the control roster to establish a ___ month observation period.

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Six

QUESTION 55

Which statement regarding the control roster is incorrect?

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Individuals may remain on the control roster for more than six consecutive months

QUESTION 56

What document does the commander use to place someone on a control roster?

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AF IMT 1058

QUESTION 57

The control roster

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observation period does not stop and start for periods of TDY.

QUESTION 58

____ or equivalent-level commanders may demote MSgts and below.

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Group

QUESTION 59

Who may demote SMSgts and CMSgts?

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MAJCOM, Field Operating Agency (FOA), or Direct Reporting Unit commanders

QUESTION 60

An Airman is not administratively demoted for failure to

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Qualify for the responsibilities noted in AF IMT 174.

QUESTION 61

___ of the student status of a member attending TDY AF school may be cause for administrative demotion, if the Airman was promoted in anticipation of completing additional training.

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Termination

QUESTION 62

During an administrative demotion, the immediate commander's duties do not include informing the member

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of the right to respond within seven duty days.

QUESTION 63

A MSgt believes he was unfairly demoted for not meeting physical conditioning standards. Who is the appellate authority?

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Next level commander above group commander

QUESTION 64

Unless the MAJCOM, Field Operating Agency, or Direct Reporting Unit Commander delegates demotion authority, who is the appellate authority for SMSgts and CMSgts?

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Air Force Vice Chief of Staff

QUESTION 65

Suitability to serve in the Air Force is based on conduct and the ability to meet standards of ____ and discipline.

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duty performance

QUESTION 66

Adminstrative discharges can be characterized as honorable, general, or

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other than honorable conditions.

QUESTION 67

Airman

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are not automatically separated.

QUESTION 68

Pregnancy or conscientious objection are reasons for

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voluntary separation.

QUESTION 69

What type of separation are Airman subject to when discharged for unsatisfactory performance?

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Involuntary separation as discharge for cause.

QUESTION 70

When charged with offenses punishable by punitive discharge, what may Airmen request in lieu of court-martial?

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Administrative discharge

QUESTION 71

What is the most desirable means of maintaining standards?

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Effective leadership

QUESTION 72

The purposes of military law include all of the following except

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controlling military members and their dependents

QUESTION 73

What is the primary source of US military law?

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The US constitution

QUESTION 74

The US Constitution designates the ___ as the Commander in Chief (CINC) of the armed forces.

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President

QUESTION 75

Who does the US Constitution grant the power to raise an Army and Navy, control the military budget and make rules to govern the Army and Navy?

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Congress

QUESTION 76

In addition to the US Constitution, the pillars of the military justice system include the UCMJ, Manual for Courts Martial, and

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precedents.

QUESTION 77

In what year did the UCMJ become effective?

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1951

QUESTION 78

The Manual for Courts-Martial is revised annually. It does not include the

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Law of Armed Conflict

QUESTION 79

The Manual for Courts-Martial provides military law guidance to

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commanders and judge advocates.

QUESTION 80

The right against self-incrimination (no person shall be compelled in any case to be a witness against himself or herself) is protected ____ Amendment to the Constitution, is reflected in UCMJ Article 31 and Military Rule of Evidence (MRE) 304.

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Fifth

QUESTION 81

Regarding self-incrimination, it is inaccurate to state that

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persons cannot request counsel be present until the initial interrogation is complete.

QUESTION 82

In the AF, a military attorney is provided free of charge

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for summary, special and general courts-martial, Article 32 investigations, and the Article 15 process.

QUESTION 83

The Area Defense Counsel (ADC)

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has a separate chain of command to ensure undivided loyalty to the client.

QUESTION 84

What is the military equivalent of civilian "arrest"?

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Apprehension

QUESTION 85

An individual may be apprehended upon____, when there is reason to believe he or she has committed or is committing an offense.

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Probable cause

QUESTION 86

A non-law enforcement NCO observes an officer who is about to commit a serious offense. What should the NCO do?

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Apprehend the officer.

QUESTION 87

Conditions on liberty, arrest, restrictions in lieu of arrest and confinement are four types of

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pretrial restraint.

QUESTION 88

A commander orders an NCO not to visit the scene of an alleged offense. This is an example of

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conditions on liberty.

QUESTION 89

______ is a less severe restraint on liberty than arrest; its geographic limits are usually broader and the offender performs full military duties unless otherwise directed.

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Restrictions in lieu of arrest

QUESTION 90

In the armed forces, arrest does not

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mean a physical restraint.

QUESTION 91

Individuals are put in pretrial ____ only when lesser forms of pretrial restraint are inadequate.

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confinement

QUESTION 92

Regarding pretrial confinement, which of the following statements is false?

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It should be used before considering other forms of pretrial restraint.

QUESTION 93

An ___ is express permission (written or oral) issued by competent military authority to search a person or an area for specified property, evidence, or for a specific person and to seize such property, evidence or person. It is the military equivalent of a civilian search warrant.

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Authorization to search.

QUESTION 94

Which of the following individuals cannot authorize searches?

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Staff Judge Advocates (SJA)

QUESTION 95

The installation commander who has discretion to appoint, in writing, up to ____ military magistrates who may also authorize search and seizure (including apprehension) requests.

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Two

QUESTION 96

Inspections

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include vehicle checks at installation entry points and random drug testing.

QUESTION 97

Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP)

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can be imposed for minor offenses.

QUESTION 98

A commander should not offer an ___ unless he or she is prepared to proceed with court-martial charges because it cannot be imposed if the member demands a court-martial trial instead.

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Article 15

QUESTION 99

When imposing Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), the commander has discretion in determining whether an offense is minor, based on the nature of the offense and

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the offender's age and grade, the offender's duty assignments, record and experiences, and the maximum sentence imposable for the offense if tried by general court martial.

QUESTION 100

The maximum permissible punishment under Article 15, UCMJ is limited based on the grade of the imposing commander and the

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grade of the offender

QUESTION 101

Under Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP),

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bread and water and diminished rations are not authorized.

QUESTION 102

Under Article 15, what is the maximum length of correctional custody a captain can impose on a SSgt?

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7 days

QUESTION 103

In a Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), a MSgt can be reduced one grade by a commander in what grade?

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Lt Colonel or above

QUESTION 104

A commander in the grade of lieutenant or captain can impose a maximum Article 15 punishment of ______ days restriction or extra duties.

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14 days

QUESTION 105

A commander in the grade of major or above can impose a maximum Article 15 punishment of __ days extra duties or __ days restriction.

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45 days; 60 days

QUESTION 106

Who does not routinely have authority to reduce the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt by one grade?

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Wing commanders

QUESTION 107

What is the highest rank of Airman the commanders in the grades of lieutenant and captain can reduce in rank?

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SSgt

QUESTION 108

For Nonjudicial Punishment, the staff Judge Advocate prepares AF Form ______, Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings, then the commander signs it and provides it to the member.

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AF Form 3070 A/B/C

QUESTION 109

Once offered Nonjudicial Punishment, a member must decide whether to accept. Which of the following statements is inaccurate?

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A decision to accept NJP is an admission of guilt, not merely a choice of forum.

QUESTION 110

Regarding nonjudicial punishment (NJP), after consulting with the staff judge advocate (SJA), a commander may annotate any of the following on AF Form 3070A/B/C except that

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NJP is not appropriate and the matter will be forwarded for court martial.

QUESTION 111

What statement about Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) appeal process is inaccurate?

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Members may submit an oral appeal within 5 calendar days.

QUESTION 112

A commander has the power to suspend, remit, or ____ punishment of an article 15.

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mitigate

QUESTION 113

What kind of sentences are encouraged for first offenders to provide an observation period and incentive for good behavior?

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Suspended?

QUESTION 114

____ cancels any executed or unexecuted portion of a punishment under Article 15 and restores any property, privileges, or rights affected by that portion of the punishment.

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Set-aside

QUESTION 115

Commanders ____ an unexecuted portion of a punishment by charging it to a less severe form or reducing its quality or quantity.

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Mitigate

QUESTION 116

What type of court-martial tries minor offenses?

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Summary Court-Martial (SCM)

QUESTION 117

What type of court-martial tries intermediate-level offenses?

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Special Court-Martial (SPCM)

QUESTION 118

Who can be tried by a Summary Court-Martial?

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Enlisted service members only

QUESTION 119

Instead of a military judge, a Summary Court-Martial (SCM) normally consists of _____ active duty commissioned officer.

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one

QUESTION 120

Which service members may be tried by a Special Court-Martial (SPCM)?

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Anyone subject to the UCMJ

QUESTION 121

A maximum punishment by a Summary Court-Martial (SCM) for ranks lower than SSgt includes

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reduction to AB.

QUESTION 122

A Special Court-Martial (SPCM) sentence may include

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bad conduct discharge.

QUESTION 123

The General Court-Martial (GCM)

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may extend to death sentences.

QUESTION 124

A Special Court-Martial (SPCM) usually consists of a military judge and a panel of ___ or more members.

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Three

QUESTION 125

Cases cannot be referred for trial by General Court-Martial (GCM) without a thorough and impartial investigation under

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Article 32, UCMJ.

QUESTION 126

The General Court-Martial (GCM) is composed of a military judge and at least five-member panel that may include, when requested, at least ___ enlisted members.

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one-third

QUESTION 127

Who generally is the convening authority that selects the court-martial panel?

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The wing or Numbered Air Force (NAF) commander

QUESTION 128

The court-martial verdict is called the

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findings.

QUESTION 129

If the finding in a court-martial is guilty, what procedure immediately follows?

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Pre-sentencing

QUESTION 130

What court-martial panel vote is required for a finding of guilty?

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At least 2/3 concurrence.

QUESTION 131

What court-martial panel vote is required for confinement exceeding 10 years?

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At least 3/4 concurrence

QUESTION 132

What court-martial sentence requires a unanimous vote by a panel of 12 members?

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Death

QUESTION 133

During post-trial procedures, who approves, disapproves, or reduces all or part of the findings and sentence of a court-martial?

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The convening authority

QUESTION 134

During the initial review of court-martial trial records, the convening authority may

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defer reduction in grade or forfeiture of pay and allowances.

QUESTION 135

Who reviews records of trial for any general court-martial not otherwise reviewed under Article 66 of the UCMJ if there is a finding of guilty, and the accused does not waive or withdraw his or her right to appellate review under Article 61?

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The Office of the Judge Advocate General

QUESTION 136

What is the first level of formal appellate review?

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US AF Court of Criminal Appeals

QUESTION 137

The US AF Court of Criminal Appeals (AFCCA) will review a sentence of

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death.

QUESTION 138

Name the highest appellate court in the military justice system.

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US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF)

QUESTION 139

The US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF) is composed of ___ judges appointed by the President.

ANSWER

Five civilian

QUESTION 140

What court may review US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF) decisions?

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The US Supreme Court

QUESTION 141

NCO responsibilities in the military justice system do not include

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assisting Airmen in gathering evidence.

QUESTION 142

Who most salute during the raising and lowering of the US flag?

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All personnel (except those in formation) in uniform and outdoors

QUESTION 143

How long should you hold your salute during the raising and lowering of the flag?

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Until the last note of the national anthem or "To the Colors" is played

QUESTION 144

If you're outdoors in uniform, not in formation, and you hear the national anthem or "To the Colors" during the raising and lowering of the US flag,

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Stand, face the flag, and salute.

QUESTION 145

What should you do in a moving vehicle when you hear the national anthem or "To the Colors" start to play?

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Stop at the first note of music and sit quietly until it ends.

QUESTION 146

Saluting is a courteous exchange of greeting. Who salutes first?

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The junior member

QUESTION 147

A junior member salutes an officer carrying articles in both hands. What should the officer do?

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Nod in return or verbally acknowledge the salute.

QUESTION 148

You meet an officer outside a building and you're both in uniform. What should you do?

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Initiate the salute upon recognition, allowing the officer time to return it.

QUESTION 149

What do you do when you're in a group (but not in formation) and a senior officer approaches?

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The first individual to notice the officer calls the group to attention, then all members face the officer and salute.

QUESTION 150

You are in charge of a work detail and an officer approaches. What is the proper procedure for saluting?

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You salute for the entire group.

QUESTION 151

When in uniform at a military funeral, salute

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as the caisson or hearse passes by, as the casket is carried by your position, and during the firing of volleys and when taps is played.

QUESTION 152

When are salutes rendered indoors?

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Only during formal reporting

QUESTION 153

Which habit should be encouraged in the military world?

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Punctuality

QUESTION 154

Who should receive the same military courtesies you show members of the Air Force?

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Members of other US military services and UN friendly armed forces.

QUESTION 155

What can happen if there is a lack of courtesy in the unit?

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The mission is endangered.

QUESTION 156

When you accompany or join a person senior to you, what position should you always take?

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To the seniors left

QUESTION 157

What should you do when a senior officer enters or departs a room?

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Rise and stand at attention

QUESTION 158

How do military personnel enter automobiles and small boats?

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In reverse order of rank

QUESTION 159

The enlisted force structure does not provide a common approach to

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knowledge acquisition

QUESTION 160

Which statement about the enlisted force structure is true?

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The enlisted force is a diverse corps of functionally and operationally specialized Airmen

QUESTION 161

The enlisted force structure defines all of the following for the enlisted force except the

ANSWER

Air Force standards

QUESTION 162

Each ___ in the enlisted force structure corresponds to higher levels of training, education, experience, leadership, and managerial responsibilities.

ANSWER

Tier

QUESTION 163

The three tiers of the enlisted force structure include all of the following, except the

ANSWER

Sergeant tier

QUESTION 164

Members of which tier of the enlisted force structure initially focus on adapting to the requirements of the military and achieving occupational proficiency while learning to be highly productive members of the Air Force?

ANSWER

Junior Enlisted Airmen tier

QUESTION 165

__ are primarily adapting to the requirements of the military profession, acquiring needed knowledge of military customs, courtesies, and AF standards, and striving to gain occupational proficiency

ANSWER

ABs

QUESTION 166

What rank, while still learning and adapting to the military profession, is expected to understand and conform to military standards, customs, and courtesies?

ANSWER

Amn

QUESTION 167

A1Cs fully comply with AF standards, devote time to increasing their skills in their career fields and

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are often skilled on numerous tasks, typically earn the 5-skill level, and are becoming effective team members.

QUESTION 168

Individuals in which rank can serve as reporting officials after completing ALS?

ANSWER

SrA

QUESTION 169

Members of which tier of the enlisted force structure are continuing their occupational growth while becoming expert technicians?

ANSWER

NCOs

QUESTION 170

__ are highly skilled technicians with supervisory and training responsibilities. They continuously strive to further develop as technicians, supervisors, and leaders through on and off duty professional development.

ANSWER

SSgts

QUESTION 171

Which rank is often the organization's technical expert, developing themselves as technicians, supervisors, leaders, and mentors through PME and on and off duty professional development?

ANSWER

TSgts

QUESTION 172

Which tier of the enlisted force structure includes members who have extensive leadership experience that can be used to leverage resources and personnel against a variety of mission requirements?

ANSWER

SNCO tier

QUESTION 173

Individuals in which rank are transitioning from technical experts and first-line supervisors to leaders of operational competence?

ANSWER

TSgts?

QUESTION 174

___ are key, experienced operational leaders who are skilled at merging the talents, skills, and resources of their teams with other organizations.

ANSWER

SMSgts

QUESTION 175

Which statement about CMSgt, the highest enlisted rank, is inaccurate?

ANSWER

They earn their 9 skill level after promotion to CMSgt

QUESTION 176

The three enlisted leadership and development levels are __, operational, and strategic.

ANSWER

tactical

QUESTION 177

Which rank serves at the tactical level of enlisted leadership and development, accomplishing all assigned work as efficiently as possible using the personnel and resources available?

ANSWER

All

QUESTION 178

At which level of enlisted leadership and development do SNCOs transition from being expert technicians and first-line supervisors to leaders with broader leadership, supervisory, and managerial responsibilities?

ANSWER

Operational

QUESTION 179

The majority of the enlisted force spend their entire careers at the __ levels of enlisted leadership and development, where their natural strengths of competencies, experience, and day to day mission focus are required.

ANSWER

Tactical and operational

QUESTION 180

At the ___ level of enlisted leadership and development, CMSgts (and a few other SNCOs assigned to higher HQ) in key leadership positions focus on leading and managing the force to best meet current and future requirements.

ANSWER

Strategic

QUESTION 181

The general responsibilities of junior enlisted Airmen do not include

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using their expertise, experience, management, and leadership skills to convert direction from superiors into mission accomplishment.

QUESTION 182

Junior enlisted Airmen become ___ ready to accomplish the mission by building relationships and networks that promote well-being and optimal performance.

ANSWER

Socially

QUESTION 183

Junior enlisted Airmen become ___ ready to accomplish the mission by participating in the AF fitness program.

ANSWER

Physically

QUESTION 184

How do issues such as financial problems, stress, marital problems, and substance abuse affect readiness to accomplish the mission?

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They erode a positive attitude, prevent individuals from focusing on the mission, and diminish motivation.

QUESTION 185

Being __ ready involves the development of personal skills needed in times of stress, hardship, and tragedy.

ANSWER

Spiritually

QUESTION 186

General NCO responsibilities do not include

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supporting the development of civilian and commissioned officers.

QUESTION 187

NCOs must be alert for signs of substance abuse, depression, suicide, or post combat stress. This imperative is related to what form of readiness?

ANSWER

Mental readiness

QUESTION 188

Why must NCOs frequently visit dining facilities, chapel centers, rec facilities, dorms, and enlisted clubs as part of their general responsibilities?

ANSWER

To be familiar with their subordinates' off-duty opportunities and living conditions.

QUESTION 189

Which statement does not support the responsibility of NCOs to epitomize excellence, lead by example and ensure a positive organizational climate that promotes dignity and respect for all Airmen?

ANSWER

Appropriately recognize and reward individuals whose military conduct and duty performance clearly exceed established standards.

QUESTION 190

Within the same enlisted grade, seniority is determined by these factors in what order?

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DOR (Date of Rank), TAFMSD (Total Active Federal Military Service Date), Pay date

QUESTION 191

At minimum, NCOs counsel subordinates while completing the Airman Comprehensive Assessment. They review and provide a copy of the AF __ Fact Sheet to the subordinate.

ANSWER

Benefits

QUESTION 192

As part of their general responsibilities, NCOs must seek ways to reduce ___ and improve efficiency.

ANSWER

costs

QUESTION 193

What is an SNCO's primary purpose?

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To accomplish the mission

QUESTION 194

The general responsibilities of SNCOs do not include

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taking an active leadership and supervisory role by staying involved with subordinates on a daily basis.

QUESTION 195

In meeting their general responsibilities, SNCOs should not

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delegate to their Airmen the responsibility for ensuring a climate and culture of dignity and respect.

QUESTION 196

Which enlisted duty title is used for junior enlisted Airmen and NCOs who are first-line supervisors?

ANSWER

Supervisor

QUESTION 197

Which statement about NCOICs is true?

ANSWER

They typically have subordinate supervisors.

QUESTION 198

Only an SNCO can hold the enlisted duty title of

ANSWER

squadron superintendent.

QUESTION 199

Which enlisted duty title is used for an NCO or SNCO who is a program, project, or policy manager at the Numbered Air Force (NAF), MAJCOM, Direct Reporting Unit (DRU), Field Operating Agency (FOA), Joint Staff or Air Staff level and may be the enlisted leader of the branch, division or directorate?

ANSWER

Manager

QUESTION 200

Which unique SNCO position derives authority from the unit commander and has the primary responsibility of building and maintaining a mission ready force?

ANSWER

First sergeant

QUESTION 201

Which statement about first sergeants is false?

ANSWER

They ensure the force understands the President's policies, goals, and objectives.

QUESTION 202

A group superintendent's duties include all of the following except

ANSWER

watching for and resolving issues that adversely impact Airmen readiness.

QUESTION 203

Enlisted academy commandants are SNCOs who may serve at each ALS and

ANSWER

Each NCOA, Air Force SNCOA, and the First Sergeant Academy.

QUESTION 204

______ manage enlisted career fields for MAJCOMs, disseminate policies and program requirements throughout the MAJCOM, and provide expertise to Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to develop new training programs or improve existing ones.

ANSWER

Enlisted MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFM)

QUESTION 205

Where do enlisted Air Force Career Field Managers (AFCFM) usually serve?

ANSWER

At Headquarters Air Force (HAF)

QUESTION 206

Which unique SNCO position provides leadership to the enlisted force and serves as the functional manager for group superintendents and first sergeants in their organization?

ANSWER

Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)

QUESTION 207

What position did the AF create in 1966 although AF leadership had previously rejected it, fearing it might undermine the formal chain of command?

ANSWER

CMSAF

QUESTION 208

Who was the first CMSAF

ANSWER

Paul W. Airey

QUESTION 209

Which CMSAF was held prisoner by the Germans during WWII and helped create the WAPS

ANSWER

Paul W. Airey

QUESTION 210

CMSAF ____ was an armament and gunnery instructor, known for his no nonsense approach and ability to listen, and focused on resolving racial tensions, assignment concerns, and promotion problems during the Vietnam Conflict.

ANSWER

Donald L. Harlow

QUESTION 211

The CMSAF who grew up on an Iowa farm during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl years, was nicknamed the "GI's man in Washington", and focused on increasing opportunities for NCO professional development was

ANSWER

Richard D. Kisling

QUESTION 212

Which CMSAF was the first African American to serve in the highest enlisted post of any military service, broke down barriers for women in the AF, and established the service's commitment to EPME for all Airmen?

ANSWER

Thomas N. Barnes

QUESTION 213

____ made MSgt in seven years and seven months of service, was a military training instructor and educated the force on the hazards of substance abuse during his time as CMSAF.

ANSWER

Robert D. Gaylor

QUESTION 214

Which CMSAF had previously considered a vocation in the priesthood, was selected as one of the 12 outstanding airmen of the year in 1974 and worked to improve recruiting and retention rates?

ANSWER

James M. McCoy

QUESTION 215

This CMSAF served in the military police force and as an investigator, focused on cultural change within the AF and traveled extensively, believing the CMSAF must know issues firsthand. Who was he?

ANSWER

Arthur L. "Bud" Andrews

QUESTION 216

Which CMSAF entered the AF as a ground weather equipment operator, was the youngest 7 level in his career field, a member of the first SNCOA class, and implemented the First Sergeant of the year program AF wide?

ANSWER

Sam E. Parish

QUESTION 217

Which CMSAF was disqualified from flight school because of high frequency hearing loss, set his sights on becoming CMSAF while serving in Vietnam, was the sole enlisted member on the President's Commission on Military Compensation, and believed giving more responsibility to Airmen would attract and retain higher quality people?

ANSWER

James C. Binnicker

QUESTION 218

The CMSAF who played minor league baseball before enlisting in the AF, took part in the first Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise in a chemical environment and created enlisted career paths and milestones similar to the officer career model was

ANSWER

Arthur L. "Bud" Andrews

QUESTION 219

After his supervisors at his first base turned his attitude around, ___ sought challenges throughout his career. As CMSAF, he successfully fought a proposed reduction in retirement pay, gave each Airman an individual dormitory room, and advised Airmen to be honest and keep their promises.

ANSWER

David J. Campanale

QUESTION 220

Name the CMSAF who served as the US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) during Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia, crafted the NCO Professional Development Seminar and focused heavily on fundamental discipline and on a culture change of the AF to meet expeditionary requirements.

ANSWER

Eric W. Benken

QUESTION 221

CMSAF ___ began his career in the "bomb dumps" as a missile maintenance crew chief, restructured the PME program, implemented the procedures to create the ALS and allow MSgts to attend SNCOA, and ensured future-focused leaders were developed.

ANSWER

Frederick J. "Jim" Finch

QUESTION 222

Promoted to SrA BTZ and often recognized for performance and leadership, this CMSAF refocused BMT and PME toward expeditionary combat principles, developed a new physical fitness program, and balanced the enlisted force structure. Who was he?

ANSWER

Gerald R. Murray

QUESTION 223

Trained as a medical technician and aircraft maintenance specialist, __ served as the PACAF Command Chief Master Sergeant before becoming the CMSAF in June 2006. He also helped make the first major changes to the feedback and performance report forms since 1990, encouraged Airmen to earn their CCAF degree earlier in their career, created the Enlisted Heroes Walk, and brought back the enlisted collar brass and Good Conduct Medal.

ANSWER

Rodney J. McKinley

QUESTION 224

The 16th CMSAF, ____, served in civil engineer positions and as a Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) at multiple levels, helped build resiliency within Airmen and their families, focused on developing Airmen through education, training and experience, and improved Distance Learning opportunities.

ANSWER

James A. Roy

QUESTION 225

___ is the current CMSAF

ANSWER

James A. Cody

QUESTION 226

The term "Airmen" refers to members from which AF ranks?

ANSWER

All ranks from AB to 4 star general

QUESTION 227

Which Statement about Airmanship is inaccurate?

ANSWER

Enforcing standards and impeccable wear of the uniform are not behaviors that result from the Airmanship mindset.

QUESTION 228

All of the following statements about the We Are All Recruiters (WEAR) are true, except that

ANSWER

if multiple Airmen wish to attend a WEAR event, they may submit one package together for commander approval.

QUESTION 229

Which statement about Recruiters Assistance Programs (RAP) is inaccurate?

ANSWER

Active duty members must meet strict eligibility criteria to apply for RAP.

QUESTION 230

Military ethics is not about

ANSWER

our personal successes or failures, virtues, or vices.

QUESTION 231

Military ethics is rooted in the three

ANSWER

Os.

QUESTION 232

Which statement about military ethics is inaccurate?

ANSWER

According to Dr. James H. Toner, the proper ordering of Airmen's priorities should be unit, AF, country.

QUESTION 233

In 1959, Fidel Castro overthrew the dictator of ___ and instituted a socialist dictatorship.

ANSWER

Cuba

QUESTION 234

The Central Intelligence Agency planned the 1961 invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs in hopes that the Cuban people would overthrow Castro. Who were used as troops?

ANSWER

Cuban exiles

QUESTION 235

After the crushing defeat at the Bay of Pigs, who increased economic and military aid to Cuba and began constructing missile complexes there?

ANSWER

Soviet Union

QUESTION 236

How was soviet construction of missile complexes in Cuba fist confirmed?

ANSWER

High altitude U2 aircraft

QUESTION 237

How did the US respond to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

ANSWER

Strategic Air Command and Tactical Air Command geared up for a possible invasion or war with Cuba. President Kennedy imposed a naval blockade to prevent any more material from reaching Cuba as well as negotiated with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to remove the missiles.

QUESTION 238

During the Cuban Missile Crisis,

ANSWER

the US agreed not to invade Cuba in exchange for removal of Soviet missiles.

QUESTION 239

Installations must prepare for and quickly respond to major accidents to

ANSWER

prevent the loss of life, preserve valuable resources, and protect the environment.

QUESTION 240

Which AFMAN defines a major accident as one involving DoD material or activities, and warranting response by the installation Disaster Response Force (DRF)?

ANSWER

AFMAN 10-2502

QUESTION 241

A major accident may involve

ANSWER

adverse public reaction.

QUESTION 242

Who responds to a major accident involving DoD resources, unless otherwise directed?

ANSWER

The military installation nearest to the scene (regardless of size), also known as the initial-response base

QUESTION 243

After alerting others in the area and reporting a major accident, personnel should not

ANSWER

handle any material or component involved in the accident.

QUESTION 244

The threat of natural disasters and severe weather varies widely by

ANSWER

geographical area.

QUESTION 245

Which of the following is not considered a natural disaster?

ANSWER

Radon exposure

QUESTION 246

When dealing with a natural disaster, all of the following are true except

ANSWER

the specific actions taken in response, mitigation, and recovery may be applied to all installations.

QUESTION 247

What does a 3 - 5 minute wavering tone on a siren or similar warning device indicate?

ANSWER

An attack or hostile act is imminent or in progress.

QUESTION 248

What does a 3 - 5 minute steady tone on a siren or similar warning device indicate?

ANSWER

A disaster or incident affecting the base is imminent or in progress

QUESTION 249

Which response is not necessary immediately after hearing an alarm signal for an enemy attack?

ANSWER

Report fires, injuries, hazards, and damage

QUESTION 250

What is indicated if you hear "lockdown, lockdown, lockdown" and a location repeated three times?

ANSWER

Active shooter incident is in progress

QUESTION 251

What should you do in response to a shooter warning alarm signal?

ANSWER

Remain calm and implement lockdown procedures based on your location

QUESTION 252

After a disaster warning or attack warning, how is "all clear" signaled?

ANSWER

With a voice announcement

QUESTION 253

Which are the appropriate steps to take after you receive the "all clear" signal following an alarm for a natural disaster or attack?

ANSWER

Remain alert for secondary hazards, account for all personnel, report hazards, injuries, and damage.

QUESTION 254

What document does each installation develop to maintain the primary base mission, save lives, mitigate damage, and restore mission-essential resources in the event of a natural or technological disaster

ANSWER

Installation Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) 10-2

QUESTION 255

Which AFMAN provides more information on response procedures and sheltering personnel in the event of a natural disaster or major incident?

ANSWER

AFMAN 10-2502

QUESTION 256

When it comes to sheltering personnel in the event of a natural disaster,

ANSWER

installations should address shelter planning.

QUESTION 257

Which statement about protective measures during natural disasters is incorrect?

ANSWER

Rely on Installation Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) staff to direct personnel to an installation shelter following a disaster.

QUESTION 258

Which statement about enemy attacks is true?

ANSWER

Rockets, mortars, missiles, and bombs are examples of conventional weapons.

QUESTION 259

Which type of threat achieves surprise and can cause mass casualties that hinder the momentum of operations; disrupts command, control and communications, and degrades warfighting potential?

ANSWER

Chemical

QUESTION 260

Which type of threat can cause lethal disabling, contagious or noncontagious casualties?

ANSWER

Biological

QUESTION 261

Which statement about nuclear threats is false?

ANSWER

They can cause contagious-type casualties.

QUESTION 262

What is the most effective Individual Protection Equipment for a conventional attack?

ANSWER

Helmet and personal body armor.

QUESTION 263

In which phase of attack do defense actions focus on individual and weapons systems survival?

ANSWER

Attack response

QUESTION 264

Attack ___ defense actions focus on saving lives, detecting, and mitigating hazards, mission restoration, and sustainment.

ANSWER

recovery

QUESTION 265

During wartime, the installation's Command and Control (C2), in conjunction with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Unit Control Centers (UCC), is responsible for implementing ___ plans, controlling and monitoring mission generation capabilities and ensuring installation ____.

ANSWER

Operational; survivability

QUESTION 266

What are the three phases of attack?

ANSWER

Attack preparation, attack response, and attack recovery.

QUESTION 267

When do attack preparation defense actions begin?

ANSWER

Upon receipt of the warning order or when the in-place forces are directed to transition to wartime operations

QUESTION 268

What alerting system recalls people to their duty locations during pre-attack defense actions?

ANSWER

Recall roster (pyramid alerting system)

QUESTION 269

To take protective actions in response to the base warning signals, base personnel do not need to know the

ANSWER

First aid procedures

QUESTION 270

What general actions should you take during alarm condition yellow?

ANSWER

Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) 2 or as directed; protect and cover assets; go to protective shelter or seek overhead cover

QUESTION 271

Which alarm condition do you hear or see when attack by air or ground forces is imminent or in progress?

ANSWER

Red

QUESTION 272

What does alarm condition black indicate

ANSWER

Attack is over and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contamination &/or unexploded ordnance hazards are suspected or present

QUESTION 273

What do installation commanders declare to initiate passive defense actions in wartime?

ANSWER

Alarm conditions

QUESTION 274

___ initiate or limit individual and air base-wide movement and action. ___ let individuals know what to wear for minimum protection.

ANSWER

Alarm conditions; MOPP levels

QUESTION 275

Which statement regarding a unit's recovery from an attack is inaccurate?

ANSWER

Dedicated CBRN personnel will accomplish every aspect of CBRN reconnaissance.

QUESTION 276

Who will disseminate reports of contaminated hazard areas, UXOs, and casualty and damage assessments after an attack?

ANSWER

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

QUESTION 277

Methods of contamination avoidance after an attack in CBRN environment do not include

ANSWER

taking any nerve agent antidotes you've been issued

QUESTION 278

If you do not have a Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) or M295 individual decontamination kit, use ___% chlorine solution to remove chemical agents from your skin.

ANSWER

.5%

QUESTION 279

How many MOPP levels are there?

ANSWER

6

QUESTION 280

Use MOPP level ___ during periods of increased alert when the potential of CBRN capability exists but there is no indication of CBRN use in the immediate future.

ANSWER

MOPP ready

QUESTION 281

Use MOPP level ___ as the normal wartime Individual Protective Equipment level when the enemy has a CBRN capability.

ANSWER

MOPP 0

QUESTION 282

Which MOPP level is ordered when CBRN attacks could occur with little or no warning or when CBRN contamination is present or suspected?

ANSWER

MOPP 1

QUESTION 283

Wear all of these items during MOPP 2 except; field gear, overboots, overgarment, protective mask and gloves

ANSWER

protective mask and gloves

QUESTION 284

Which item is carried in MOPP 3?

ANSWER

Gloves

QUESTION 285

Use MOPP ___ during attack recovery, when CBRN contamination is present or suspected or when the maximum individual protection is needed.

ANSWER

MOPP 4

QUESTION 286

What information do AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management, and AFMAN 10-2503, Ability to Survive and Operate in a CBRN environment contain?

ANSWER

Definition of IPE, components and basis of issue for IPE, and MOPP level options and standard operating procedures to optimize their use

QUESTION 287

When wearing a chemical protective overgarment, how should you wear specialized clothing such as wet and cold weather gear?

ANSWER

Over the overgarment

QUESTION 288

The major elements of a passive CBRN defense do not include

ANSWER

counterattack

QUESTION 289

Contamination ___ actions prevent CBRN contamination of mission-essential resources and include covering and limiting entry to facilities, and detecting and identifying.

ANSWER

Avoidance

QUESTION 290

If contamination cannot be avoided, ___ provided survival measures to forces operating in a CBRN environment.

ANSWER

Protection

QUESTION 291

Individual protection measures in a CBRN environment do not include

ANSWER

hardening

QUESTION 292

___ is/are the best immediate protective equipment against chemical agents, regardless of the type of agent, concentration, or method of attack.

ANSWER

The Ground Crew Ensemble (GCE)

QUESTION 293

What items does individual protection, such as the Ground Crew Ensemble), include?

ANSWER

A protective mask with filter,s overgarments, protective gloves, overboots or footwear covers, M8 and M9 paper, and Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) and M295 decontamination kits

QUESTION 294

What will medical representatives issue during increased readiness?

ANSWER

nerve agent antidotes, pyridostigmine bromide tablets, and pretreatment

QUESTION 295

Collective protection does not provide personnel

ANSWER

specialized recovery equipment

QUESTION 296

What actions do personnel not affected by an attack take?

ANSWER

Continue mission operations while remaining vigilant within their sector

QUESTION 297

Base personnel use the ___ report to quickly and effectively communicate enemy ground attack information up the chain of command in the attack response phase.

ANSWER

S>A>L>U>T>E = Size, activity, location, unit, tttt?, and equipment

QUESTION 298

Who is responsible for protecting installation personnel, facilities, and resources from terrorism and CBRN threats?

ANSWER

The installation commander

QUESTION 299

Protective measures taken in response terrorist or CBRN attack do not include

ANSWER

CBRN reconnaissance

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