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The importance of the air force mission and inherent responsibility to the nation require that AF members
adhere to higher standards than nonmilitary members both on and off duty.
"Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do" are the AF
Core values
Air Force personnel can find guidance on standars of conduct in
DoDD 5500.07, DoD 5500.07 and AFI1-1.
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?
Administrative actions such as reprimands and disciplinary action without regard to the issue of criminal liability.
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?
Prosecution under the UCMJ and administrative action.
______ are standards of conduct based on values.
Ethics
Ethical values are core beliefs, such as duty, honor, and integrity that
Motivate attitudes and actions.
Which aspect of honesty prevents confusion, misinterpretation, and inaccurate conclusions?
Straighforwardness
What word describes being faithful to your convictions and acting with honor?
Integrity
Which ethical value is synonymous with fidelity, faithfulness, allegiance, and decotion that requires balancing various interests, values, and institutions?
Loyalty
The important aspects of fairness include
open-mindedness, impartiality, andnot being arbitrary, capricious, or biased.
What ethical value is the counterbalance to the temptation to pursue the mission at any cost?
Caring
What ethical value includes treating people with dignity, honoring privacy, and allowing self-determination?
Respect
The lack of the ethical value ______ in government leads to a breakdown of loyalty and honesty, and thus to chaos in the international community.
Respect
To promote trust and cooperation, only make commitments that are within your authority. Which ethical value does this describe?
Promise-keeping
Justice must be pursued and injustice challenged through accepted means according to what ethical value?
Responsible citizenship
Setting an example of superior diligence and commitment and striving to be better than mediocre are aspects of what ethical value?
Pursuit of excellence
When do relationships between AF members become a matter of official concern?
When they adversely (or may adversely) affect the AF
Which statement about professional and unprofessional relationships is false?
All personal relationships are unprofessional.
Unprofessional relationships may develop between
Enlisted members, officers and enlisted members, and also military and civilian employees or contractors.
Fraternization is an _____ form of unprofessional relationship.
Aggravated
According to the Manual for Courts-Martial, fraternization can only occur between
an officer and an enlisted member.
Fraternization is specifically prohibited in the Manual for Courts-Martial and is punishable under what article of the UCMJ?
Article 134
What factors can change an otherwise permissible relationship into an unprofessional relationship?
The members' relative positions in the organization and in the supervisory and chains of command.
What might not be considered an unprofessional relationship?
Associated in combined or joint clubs.
Regarding unprofessional relationships,
Shared living accomodations, vacations, transportation and off-duty interests on a frequent or recurring basis can be perceived as unprofessional.
Which describes a potentially unprofessional relationship?
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.
If a military member violates a lawful order to cease an unprofessional relationship or conduct, he or she is
subject to prosecution under the UCMJ.
_____ may be prosecuted as a criminal offense if committed incidental to an unprofessional relationship.
Gambling, assault, and adultery
Which statement about responsibilities for a professional relationship is false?
Both military members in a personal relationship bear equal responsibility for maintaining professionalism.
With regard to professional relationships, who is expected to exhibit the highest standards of professional conduct and to lead by example?
Officers and NCOs
Who should take corrective action when a relationship is prohibited by AFI 26-2909?
Commander or supervisor
When responding to an unprofessional relationship,
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.
A commander or supervisor believes a relationship is unprofessional. What may be an appropriate first step to take?
Counseling.
An order to terminate an dunprofessional relationship can and should be given when it is apparent that lesser ____ action will not be effective.
Administrative.
In unprofessional relationships, each instance shows that actual ____ may constitute a violation of the UCMJ or the punitice provisions of the Joint Ethics Regulation.
Favoritsm, partiality, or misuse of grade or position
The financial responsibilities of military members do not include
keeping debt to a minimum.
Financial complaints are forwarded to your commander, who attempts to respond within
15 days.
What ethical value most promotes careful, well-thought-out decisions, and limits thoughtless action?
Accountability
The Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) helps individuals and families with free education, information, and
personal financial counseling.
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.
Reprimands
Administrative counseling, admonitions, and reprimands
are available to supervisors, superiors, and commanders, are corrective not punitive in nature, and help maintain AF standards and enhance mission accomplishment.
Which of the following is the lowest level of administrative action?
Letter of counseling < Admonishment < Reprimand
What is used to document an infraction serious enough to warrant a letter of admonishment?
A letter of counseling or record of individual counseling
Which administrative action indicates the strongest degree of official censure?
Letter of reprimand
When letters of counseling, admonishment, and reprimand are written, what must they state?
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.
What provides commanders with an official and single means of filing derogatory data on an AF member's personal conduct and duty performance?
Unfavorable Information File
Which document must the commander place in the UIF?
Suspended or unsuspended Article 15 punishment of more than one month (31 days or more)
Which document is optional for the commander to place in the UIF for up to one year?
Written letters of reprimand, admonition, or counseling.
Which of these officials lacks the authority to establish, remove or destroy UIF files?
Supervisors
Which of these individuals is not authorized access to someone's UIF in the course of their AF duties?
The chaplain
Which document contains guidance on disposition dates for the UIF?
AFI 36-2907
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?
Control roster
Commanders use the control roster to establish a ___ month observation period.
Six
Which statement regarding the control roster is incorrect?
Individuals may remain on the control roster for more than six consecutive months
What document does the commander use to place someone on a control roster?
AF IMT 1058
The control roster
observation period does not stop and start for periods of TDY.
____ or equivalent-level commanders may demote MSgts and below.
Group
Who may demote SMSgts and CMSgts?
MAJCOM, Field Operating Agency (FOA), or Direct Reporting Unit commanders
An Airman is not administratively demoted for failure to
Qualify for the responsibilities noted in AF IMT 174.
___ 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.
Termination
During an administrative demotion, the immediate commander's duties do not include informing the member
of the right to respond within seven duty days.
A MSgt believes he was unfairly demoted for not meeting physical conditioning standards. Who is the appellate authority?
Next level commander above group commander
Unless the MAJCOM, Field Operating Agency, or Direct Reporting Unit Commander delegates demotion authority, who is the appellate authority for SMSgts and CMSgts?
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff
Suitability to serve in the Air Force is based on conduct and the ability to meet standards of ____ and discipline.
duty performance
Adminstrative discharges can be characterized as honorable, general, or
other than honorable conditions.
Airman
are not automatically separated.
Pregnancy or conscientious objection are reasons for
voluntary separation.
What type of separation are Airman subject to when discharged for unsatisfactory performance?
Involuntary separation as discharge for cause.
When charged with offenses punishable by punitive discharge, what may Airmen request in lieu of court-martial?
Administrative discharge
What is the most desirable means of maintaining standards?
Effective leadership
The purposes of military law include all of the following except
controlling military members and their dependents
What is the primary source of US military law?
The US constitution
The US Constitution designates the ___ as the Commander in Chief (CINC) of the armed forces.
President
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?
Congress
In addition to the US Constitution, the pillars of the military justice system include the UCMJ, Manual for Courts Martial, and
precedents.
In what year did the UCMJ become effective?
1951
The Manual for Courts-Martial is revised annually. It does not include the
Law of Armed Conflict
The Manual for Courts-Martial provides military law guidance to
commanders and judge advocates.
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.
Fifth
Regarding self-incrimination, it is inaccurate to state that
persons cannot request counsel be present until the initial interrogation is complete.
In the AF, a military attorney is provided free of charge
for summary, special and general courts-martial, Article 32 investigations, and the Article 15 process.
The Area Defense Counsel (ADC)
has a separate chain of command to ensure undivided loyalty to the client.
What is the military equivalent of civilian "arrest"?
Apprehension
An individual may be apprehended upon____, when there is reason to believe he or she has committed or is committing an offense.
Probable cause
A non-law enforcement NCO observes an officer who is about to commit a serious offense. What should the NCO do?
Apprehend the officer.
Conditions on liberty, arrest, restrictions in lieu of arrest and confinement are four types of
pretrial restraint.
A commander orders an NCO not to visit the scene of an alleged offense. This is an example of
conditions on liberty.
______ 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.
Restrictions in lieu of arrest
In the armed forces, arrest does not
mean a physical restraint.
Individuals are put in pretrial ____ only when lesser forms of pretrial restraint are inadequate.
confinement
Regarding pretrial confinement, which of the following statements is false?
It should be used before considering other forms of pretrial restraint.
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.
Authorization to search.
Which of the following individuals cannot authorize searches?
Staff Judge Advocates (SJA)
The installation commander who has discretion to appoint, in writing, up to ____ military magistrates who may also authorize search and seizure (including apprehension) requests.
Two
Inspections
include vehicle checks at installation entry points and random drug testing.
Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP)
can be imposed for minor offenses.
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.
Article 15
When imposing Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), the commander has discretion in determining whether an offense is minor, based on the nature of the offense and
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.
The maximum permissible punishment under Article 15, UCMJ is limited based on the grade of the imposing commander and the
grade of the offender
Under Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP),
bread and water and diminished rations are not authorized.
Under Article 15, what is the maximum length of correctional custody a captain can impose on a SSgt?
7 days
In a Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), a MSgt can be reduced one grade by a commander in what grade?
Lt Colonel or above
A commander in the grade of lieutenant or captain can impose a maximum Article 15 punishment of ______ days restriction or extra duties.
14 days
A commander in the grade of major or above can impose a maximum Article 15 punishment of __ days extra duties or __ days restriction.
45 days; 60 days
Who does not routinely have authority to reduce the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt by one grade?
Wing commanders
What is the highest rank of Airman the commanders in the grades of lieutenant and captain can reduce in rank?
SSgt
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.
AF Form 3070 A/B/C
Once offered Nonjudicial Punishment, a member must decide whether to accept. Which of the following statements is inaccurate?
A decision to accept NJP is an admission of guilt, not merely a choice of forum.
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
NJP is not appropriate and the matter will be forwarded for court martial.
What statement about Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) appeal process is inaccurate?
Members may submit an oral appeal within 5 calendar days.
A commander has the power to suspend, remit, or ____ punishment of an article 15.
mitigate
What kind of sentences are encouraged for first offenders to provide an observation period and incentive for good behavior?
Suspended?
____ 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.
Set-aside
Commanders ____ an unexecuted portion of a punishment by charging it to a less severe form or reducing its quality or quantity.
Mitigate
What type of court-martial tries minor offenses?
Summary Court-Martial (SCM)
What type of court-martial tries intermediate-level offenses?
Special Court-Martial (SPCM)
Who can be tried by a Summary Court-Martial?
Enlisted service members only
Instead of a military judge, a Summary Court-Martial (SCM) normally consists of _____ active duty commissioned officer.
one
Which service members may be tried by a Special Court-Martial (SPCM)?
Anyone subject to the UCMJ
A maximum punishment by a Summary Court-Martial (SCM) for ranks lower than SSgt includes
reduction to AB.
A Special Court-Martial (SPCM) sentence may include
bad conduct discharge.
The General Court-Martial (GCM)
may extend to death sentences.
A Special Court-Martial (SPCM) usually consists of a military judge and a panel of ___ or more members.
Three
Cases cannot be referred for trial by General Court-Martial (GCM) without a thorough and impartial investigation under
Article 32, UCMJ.
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.
one-third
Who generally is the convening authority that selects the court-martial panel?
The wing or Numbered Air Force (NAF) commander
The court-martial verdict is called the
findings.
If the finding in a court-martial is guilty, what procedure immediately follows?
Pre-sentencing
What court-martial panel vote is required for a finding of guilty?
At least 2/3 concurrence.
What court-martial panel vote is required for confinement exceeding 10 years?
At least 3/4 concurrence
What court-martial sentence requires a unanimous vote by a panel of 12 members?
Death
During post-trial procedures, who approves, disapproves, or reduces all or part of the findings and sentence of a court-martial?
The convening authority
During the initial review of court-martial trial records, the convening authority may
defer reduction in grade or forfeiture of pay and allowances.
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?
The Office of the Judge Advocate General
What is the first level of formal appellate review?
US AF Court of Criminal Appeals
The US AF Court of Criminal Appeals (AFCCA) will review a sentence of
death.
Name the highest appellate court in the military justice system.
US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF)
The US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF) is composed of ___ judges appointed by the President.
Five civilian
What court may review US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF) decisions?
The US Supreme Court
NCO responsibilities in the military justice system do not include
assisting Airmen in gathering evidence.
Who most salute during the raising and lowering of the US flag?
All personnel (except those in formation) in uniform and outdoors
How long should you hold your salute during the raising and lowering of the flag?
Until the last note of the national anthem or "To the Colors" is played
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,
Stand, face the flag, and salute.
What should you do in a moving vehicle when you hear the national anthem or "To the Colors" start to play?
Stop at the first note of music and sit quietly until it ends.
Saluting is a courteous exchange of greeting. Who salutes first?
The junior member
A junior member salutes an officer carrying articles in both hands. What should the officer do?
Nod in return or verbally acknowledge the salute.
You meet an officer outside a building and you're both in uniform. What should you do?
Initiate the salute upon recognition, allowing the officer time to return it.
What do you do when you're in a group (but not in formation) and a senior officer approaches?
The first individual to notice the officer calls the group to attention, then all members face the officer and salute.
You are in charge of a work detail and an officer approaches. What is the proper procedure for saluting?
You salute for the entire group.
When in uniform at a military funeral, salute
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.
When are salutes rendered indoors?
Only during formal reporting
Which habit should be encouraged in the military world?
Punctuality
Who should receive the same military courtesies you show members of the Air Force?
Members of other US military services and UN friendly armed forces.
What can happen if there is a lack of courtesy in the unit?
The mission is endangered.
When you accompany or join a person senior to you, what position should you always take?
To the seniors left
What should you do when a senior officer enters or departs a room?
Rise and stand at attention
How do military personnel enter automobiles and small boats?
In reverse order of rank
The enlisted force structure does not provide a common approach to
knowledge acquisition
Which statement about the enlisted force structure is true?
The enlisted force is a diverse corps of functionally and operationally specialized Airmen
The enlisted force structure defines all of the following for the enlisted force except the
Air Force standards
Each ___ in the enlisted force structure corresponds to higher levels of training, education, experience, leadership, and managerial responsibilities.
Tier
The three tiers of the enlisted force structure include all of the following, except the
Sergeant tier
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?
Junior Enlisted Airmen tier
__ 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
ABs
What rank, while still learning and adapting to the military profession, is expected to understand and conform to military standards, customs, and courtesies?
Amn
A1Cs fully comply with AF standards, devote time to increasing their skills in their career fields and
are often skilled on numerous tasks, typically earn the 5-skill level, and are becoming effective team members.
Individuals in which rank can serve as reporting officials after completing ALS?
SrA
Members of which tier of the enlisted force structure are continuing their occupational growth while becoming expert technicians?
NCOs
__ 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.
SSgts
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?
TSgts
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?
SNCO tier
Individuals in which rank are transitioning from technical experts and first-line supervisors to leaders of operational competence?
TSgts?
___ are key, experienced operational leaders who are skilled at merging the talents, skills, and resources of their teams with other organizations.
SMSgts
Which statement about CMSgt, the highest enlisted rank, is inaccurate?
They earn their 9 skill level after promotion to CMSgt
The three enlisted leadership and development levels are __, operational, and strategic.
tactical
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?
All
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?
Operational
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.
Tactical and operational
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.
Strategic
The general responsibilities of junior enlisted Airmen do not include
using their expertise, experience, management, and leadership skills to convert direction from superiors into mission accomplishment.
Junior enlisted Airmen become ___ ready to accomplish the mission by building relationships and networks that promote well-being and optimal performance.
Socially
Junior enlisted Airmen become ___ ready to accomplish the mission by participating in the AF fitness program.
Physically
How do issues such as financial problems, stress, marital problems, and substance abuse affect readiness to accomplish the mission?
They erode a positive attitude, prevent individuals from focusing on the mission, and diminish motivation.
Being __ ready involves the development of personal skills needed in times of stress, hardship, and tragedy.
Spiritually
General NCO responsibilities do not include
supporting the development of civilian and commissioned officers.
NCOs must be alert for signs of substance abuse, depression, suicide, or post combat stress. This imperative is related to what form of readiness?
Mental readiness
Why must NCOs frequently visit dining facilities, chapel centers, rec facilities, dorms, and enlisted clubs as part of their general responsibilities?
To be familiar with their subordinates' off-duty opportunities and living conditions.
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?
Appropriately recognize and reward individuals whose military conduct and duty performance clearly exceed established standards.
Within the same enlisted grade, seniority is determined by these factors in what order?
DOR (Date of Rank), TAFMSD (Total Active Federal Military Service Date), Pay date
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.
Benefits
As part of their general responsibilities, NCOs must seek ways to reduce ___ and improve efficiency.
costs
What is an SNCO's primary purpose?
To accomplish the mission
The general responsibilities of SNCOs do not include
taking an active leadership and supervisory role by staying involved with subordinates on a daily basis.
In meeting their general responsibilities, SNCOs should not
delegate to their Airmen the responsibility for ensuring a climate and culture of dignity and respect.
Which enlisted duty title is used for junior enlisted Airmen and NCOs who are first-line supervisors?
Supervisor
Which statement about NCOICs is true?
They typically have subordinate supervisors.
Only an SNCO can hold the enlisted duty title of
squadron superintendent.
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?
Manager
Which unique SNCO position derives authority from the unit commander and has the primary responsibility of building and maintaining a mission ready force?
First sergeant
Which statement about first sergeants is false?
They ensure the force understands the President's policies, goals, and objectives.
A group superintendent's duties include all of the following except
watching for and resolving issues that adversely impact Airmen readiness.
Enlisted academy commandants are SNCOs who may serve at each ALS and
Each NCOA, Air Force SNCOA, and the First Sergeant Academy.
______ 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.
Enlisted MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFM)
Where do enlisted Air Force Career Field Managers (AFCFM) usually serve?
At Headquarters Air Force (HAF)
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?
Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
What position did the AF create in 1966 although AF leadership had previously rejected it, fearing it might undermine the formal chain of command?
CMSAF
Who was the first CMSAF
Paul W. Airey
Which CMSAF was held prisoner by the Germans during WWII and helped create the WAPS
Paul W. Airey
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.
Donald L. Harlow
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
Richard D. Kisling
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?
Thomas N. Barnes
____ 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.
Robert D. Gaylor
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?
James M. McCoy
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?
Arthur L. "Bud" Andrews
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?
Sam E. Parish
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?
James C. Binnicker
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
Arthur L. "Bud" Andrews
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.
David J. Campanale
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.
Eric W. Benken
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.
Frederick J. "Jim" Finch
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?
Gerald R. Murray
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.
Rodney J. McKinley
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.
James A. Roy
___ is the current CMSAF
James A. Cody
The term "Airmen" refers to members from which AF ranks?
All ranks from AB to 4 star general
Which Statement about Airmanship is inaccurate?
Enforcing standards and impeccable wear of the uniform are not behaviors that result from the Airmanship mindset.
All of the following statements about the We Are All Recruiters (WEAR) are true, except that
if multiple Airmen wish to attend a WEAR event, they may submit one package together for commander approval.
Which statement about Recruiters Assistance Programs (RAP) is inaccurate?
Active duty members must meet strict eligibility criteria to apply for RAP.
Military ethics is not about
our personal successes or failures, virtues, or vices.
Military ethics is rooted in the three
Os.
Which statement about military ethics is inaccurate?
According to Dr. James H. Toner, the proper ordering of Airmen's priorities should be unit, AF, country.
In 1959, Fidel Castro overthrew the dictator of ___ and instituted a socialist dictatorship.
Cuba
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?
Cuban exiles
After the crushing defeat at the Bay of Pigs, who increased economic and military aid to Cuba and began constructing missile complexes there?
Soviet Union
How was soviet construction of missile complexes in Cuba fist confirmed?
High altitude U2 aircraft
How did the US respond to the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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.
During the Cuban Missile Crisis,
the US agreed not to invade Cuba in exchange for removal of Soviet missiles.
Installations must prepare for and quickly respond to major accidents to
prevent the loss of life, preserve valuable resources, and protect the environment.
Which AFMAN defines a major accident as one involving DoD material or activities, and warranting response by the installation Disaster Response Force (DRF)?
AFMAN 10-2502
A major accident may involve
adverse public reaction.
Who responds to a major accident involving DoD resources, unless otherwise directed?
The military installation nearest to the scene (regardless of size), also known as the initial-response base
After alerting others in the area and reporting a major accident, personnel should not
handle any material or component involved in the accident.
The threat of natural disasters and severe weather varies widely by
geographical area.
Which of the following is not considered a natural disaster?
Radon exposure
When dealing with a natural disaster, all of the following are true except
the specific actions taken in response, mitigation, and recovery may be applied to all installations.
What does a 3 - 5 minute wavering tone on a siren or similar warning device indicate?
An attack or hostile act is imminent or in progress.
What does a 3 - 5 minute steady tone on a siren or similar warning device indicate?
A disaster or incident affecting the base is imminent or in progress
Which response is not necessary immediately after hearing an alarm signal for an enemy attack?
Report fires, injuries, hazards, and damage
What is indicated if you hear "lockdown, lockdown, lockdown" and a location repeated three times?
Active shooter incident is in progress
What should you do in response to a shooter warning alarm signal?
Remain calm and implement lockdown procedures based on your location
After a disaster warning or attack warning, how is "all clear" signaled?
With a voice announcement
Which are the appropriate steps to take after you receive the "all clear" signal following an alarm for a natural disaster or attack?
Remain alert for secondary hazards, account for all personnel, report hazards, injuries, and damage.
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
Installation Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) 10-2
Which AFMAN provides more information on response procedures and sheltering personnel in the event of a natural disaster or major incident?
AFMAN 10-2502
When it comes to sheltering personnel in the event of a natural disaster,
installations should address shelter planning.
Which statement about protective measures during natural disasters is incorrect?
Rely on Installation Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) staff to direct personnel to an installation shelter following a disaster.
Which statement about enemy attacks is true?
Rockets, mortars, missiles, and bombs are examples of conventional weapons.
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?
Chemical
Which type of threat can cause lethal disabling, contagious or noncontagious casualties?
Biological
Which statement about nuclear threats is false?
They can cause contagious-type casualties.
What is the most effective Individual Protection Equipment for a conventional attack?
Helmet and personal body armor.
In which phase of attack do defense actions focus on individual and weapons systems survival?
Attack response
Attack ___ defense actions focus on saving lives, detecting, and mitigating hazards, mission restoration, and sustainment.
recovery
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 ____.
Operational; survivability
What are the three phases of attack?
Attack preparation, attack response, and attack recovery.
When do attack preparation defense actions begin?
Upon receipt of the warning order or when the in-place forces are directed to transition to wartime operations
What alerting system recalls people to their duty locations during pre-attack defense actions?
Recall roster (pyramid alerting system)
To take protective actions in response to the base warning signals, base personnel do not need to know the
First aid procedures
What general actions should you take during alarm condition yellow?
Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) 2 or as directed; protect and cover assets; go to protective shelter or seek overhead cover
Which alarm condition do you hear or see when attack by air or ground forces is imminent or in progress?
Red
What does alarm condition black indicate
Attack is over and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contamination &/or unexploded ordnance hazards are suspected or present
What do installation commanders declare to initiate passive defense actions in wartime?
Alarm conditions
___ initiate or limit individual and air base-wide movement and action. ___ let individuals know what to wear for minimum protection.
Alarm conditions; MOPP levels
Which statement regarding a unit's recovery from an attack is inaccurate?
Dedicated CBRN personnel will accomplish every aspect of CBRN reconnaissance.
Who will disseminate reports of contaminated hazard areas, UXOs, and casualty and damage assessments after an attack?
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Methods of contamination avoidance after an attack in CBRN environment do not include
taking any nerve agent antidotes you've been issued
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.
.5%
How many MOPP levels are there?
6
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.
MOPP ready
Use MOPP level ___ as the normal wartime Individual Protective Equipment level when the enemy has a CBRN capability.
MOPP 0
Which MOPP level is ordered when CBRN attacks could occur with little or no warning or when CBRN contamination is present or suspected?
MOPP 1
Wear all of these items during MOPP 2 except; field gear, overboots, overgarment, protective mask and gloves
protective mask and gloves
Which item is carried in MOPP 3?
Gloves
Use MOPP ___ during attack recovery, when CBRN contamination is present or suspected or when the maximum individual protection is needed.
MOPP 4
What information do AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management, and AFMAN 10-2503, Ability to Survive and Operate in a CBRN environment contain?
Definition of IPE, components and basis of issue for IPE, and MOPP level options and standard operating procedures to optimize their use
When wearing a chemical protective overgarment, how should you wear specialized clothing such as wet and cold weather gear?
Over the overgarment
The major elements of a passive CBRN defense do not include
counterattack
Contamination ___ actions prevent CBRN contamination of mission-essential resources and include covering and limiting entry to facilities, and detecting and identifying.
Avoidance
If contamination cannot be avoided, ___ provided survival measures to forces operating in a CBRN environment.
Protection
Individual protection measures in a CBRN environment do not include
hardening
___ is/are the best immediate protective equipment against chemical agents, regardless of the type of agent, concentration, or method of attack.
The Ground Crew Ensemble (GCE)
What items does individual protection, such as the Ground Crew Ensemble), include?
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
What will medical representatives issue during increased readiness?
nerve agent antidotes, pyridostigmine bromide tablets, and pretreatment
Collective protection does not provide personnel
specialized recovery equipment
What actions do personnel not affected by an attack take?
Continue mission operations while remaining vigilant within their sector
Base personnel use the ___ report to quickly and effectively communicate enemy ground attack information up the chain of command in the attack response phase.
S>A>L>U>T>E = Size, activity, location, unit, tttt?, and equipment
Who is responsible for protecting installation personnel, facilities, and resources from terrorism and CBRN threats?
The installation commander
Protective measures taken in response terrorist or CBRN attack do not include
CBRN reconnaissance
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