2018 PDG Flashcards
TSgt John A. Chapman earned the Air Force Cross posthumously. Operation Anaconda also known as battle of Roberts Ridge.
To whom was the Air Force Cross presented posthumously for being credited with saving the lives of the entire rescue team as he killed two enemy soldiers and, without regard for his own life, advanced toward a dug-in machine-gun nest from which the team came under fire from three directions? His engagement and destruction of the first enemy position and advancement to the second enabled his team to move to cover and break enemy contact during the 17-hour ordeal atop Takur Ghar mountain, Afghanistan.
Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman
General of the Air Force Henry “Hap” Arnold was recognized as the father of the modern USAF.
Capt. Lillian Kiel was airline flight attendant and Air Force flight nurse to become the most decorated woman in US military history.
The Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps top priority was to serve at aircraft warning service stations.
SSgt William Piazza 3rd Security Police Squadron earned the Silver Star helping defend Bien Hoa during the North Vietnamese Tet Offensive of 1968
TSgt Delorean Sheridan was awarded the Silver Star helping save 23 lives and allowed evac for his critically wounded team. Also earned Sijan award and selected one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2014
NATO Operation Deny Flight was an effort to limit war in Bosnia through imposition of a no fly zone over the country.
To prevent the repeat of ethnic cleansing in Bosnia, Operation Allied Force was hoped to end conflict in Kosovo by a few days of air strike but took 78 days to secure objective.
PRIMARY FACTOR OF ALLIED FORCE WAS NATO’s UNITY AND RESOLVE.
Direct reporting units are Air Force subdivisions directly subordinate to the Chief of Staff, Air Force.
2 examples: Air Force District of Washington and the United States Air Force Academy.
Command jurisdiction for nonmobilized Air National Guard units is vested in the governor of the state.
When activated operational command transfers to major command commander.
Coast Guard is a military service and a branch of the Armed Forces of the US at all times.
It is a service in the Department of Homeland Security except when operating as part of the Navy on declaration of war or when the President directs.
Doctrine is about war fighting not physics. Doctrine focuses on the best means to obtain war fighting effects regardless of the medium in which platform operates.
Doctrine is about synergy not segregation. It guarantees that the whole will never be greater than the sum of its parts.
The principal of objective is to direct military operations toward a defined and attainable objective that contributes to strategic, operational and tactical aims.
U.S. Constitution establishes basic principle of civilian control of the Armed Forces. As Commander in Chief, the President has final command authority.
A unified combatant command has a broad continuing mission and is composed of forces from two or more military departments.
SSgt William Pitsenbarger, pararescueman posthumously awarded nation’s highest military decorations: Medal of Honor and Air Force Cross
SrA Jason Cunningham earned Air Force Cross when heroic actions fall short of warranting the Congressional Medal of Honor.
-while serving as pararescueman near village of Marzak Paktia Province, Afghanistan 2 March 2002
Berlin airlift was arguably AirPower’s single-most decisive contribution to the Cold War
Field operating agencies are subdivisions of the AF directly SUBORDINATE to Headquarters Air Force functional manager. 2 examples Air Force Personnel Center under the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services, and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations under the Inspector General.
Direct reporting units are directly subordinate to the Chief of Staff, Air Force. 2 examples: Air Force District of Washington and the USAF Academy
Jurisdiction when activated, operational command of Air Reserve Component forces transfers to the major command commander.
Cyberspace is a global domain. Consists of information technology infrastructures, telecommunications networks, computer systems, embedded processors and controllers.
The principle of objective is to direct military operations toward a defined and attainable objective that contributes to STRATEGIC, OPERATIONAL and TACTICAL AIMS.
Economy of force is the judicious employment and distribution of forces. It’s purpose is to allocate minimum essential resources to secondary efforts.
Economy of force may require a commander to establish a balance in the application of AirPower between attacking, defending, delaying or conducting other operations such as information operations, depending on the importance of the area or the priority of the objective or objectives.
The purpose of security is to never permit the enemy to acquire unexpected advantage.
Synergistic effects - the proper application of a coordinated force across multiple domains can produce effects that exceed the contributions of forces employed individually.
Readily available Force is the PRIMARY POOL from which the Air Force fulfills Global Force Management Allocation Plan requirements.
Joint doctrine promotes a common perspective from which to plan, train, and conduct military operations.
Joint forces are established at 3 levels: unified commands, subordinate unified commands and joint task forces.
3-5 minute wavering tone - attack is imminent or in progress
Commanders must be able to maintain the primary installation mission, save lives, mitigate damage, and restore mission essential resources following disasters or incidents.
After reporting the accident:
Avoid handling any material or component involved in an accident/incident
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people most often in populated areas.
Lockdown is declared to protect personnel from active shooter incidents. Used to restrict movement and aid law enforcement first responders in neutralizing the suspect.
Size Activity Location Unit- signs, symbols on people or vehicles Time- time activity took place Equipment
5 important Law of Armed Conflict principles : military necessity distinction proportionality humanity honor
Certain classes of persons are military objectives : combatants, unprivileged belligerents, and civilians taking a direct part in hostilities
Rules of engagement exist to ensure use of force in an operation occurs according to national policy goals, mission requirements and rules of law.
When, where, how, why, and against whom commanders and Airmen may use force.
Proportionality- in self defense, US forces may only use the amount of force necessary to decisively counter a hostile act or a demonstration of hostile intent and ensure the continued safety of US forces or other designated persons and property.
Ethics are standards of conduct based on values.
Ethical value RESPECT: Lack of respect leads to a breakdown of loyalty and honesty within a government and brings chaos to the international community.
Ethical value PROMISE-KEEPING: DOD employees are obligated to keep their promises in order to promote trust and cooperation.
Ethical value RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP: is the duty of every citizen, especially DOD employees to exercise discretion.
Personal relationships become matters of official concern when they adversely affect or have the reasonable potential to affect the AF by eroding moral, good order, discipline, respect for authority, unit cohesion or mission accomplishment.
Inspector General may release the name of a complainant only on an official need to know basis.
Individuals have 3 duty days to acknowledge the intended actions and provide info before Commander makes decision on placing documents in UIF.
Control roster is a rehabilitative tool - 6 month observation period
Group or equivalent level commander may demote MSgt and below.
MAJCOM, field operating agency and direct reporting unit commanders may demote SMSgt and Chief Master Sergeants.
Summary court martial has a maximum of 1 month confinement
The Air Force court of criminal appeals is the first level of formal appellate review
Address civil service employees as Mr. Mrs. Miss or Ms and their last name unless requested to do otherwise.
Junior person takes the left position of a senior member
ALS is a 192 hour course to meet 4 core graduate attributes: Expeditionary Airmen Supervisor of Airmen Professional Airmen SUPERVISORY COMMUNICATOR
Military ethics is about each Airman doing what is right and just for our country.
Loyalty is our internal commitment to the success and preservation of something bigger than ourselves, ordered as country, Air Force and unit.
To support our concept of ordering we are introduced to 3 P’s
Principle - truth telling and honorable service is always first.
Purpose - clearly defined as mission accomplishment and duty.
People - make it all happen
To assist our decision making, 3 R’s :
Rules - obey, reflect on core values
Results - are goals of the country
Realities - are inputs that effect our decision making.
Readiness- one telltale sign of a military professional is PREPARATION
Headquarters Air Force Historian HQ USAF/HO is responsible for day to day management of the reading list.
Empowerment is a force that energizes people and provides responsibility, ownership and control over the work they perform.
Trust is the cornerstone of the mutually dependent relationship shared by leaders and followers.
Leaders must be flexible and patient.
Empowerment is often associated with laissez-faire style of leadership.
Laissez-faire view the development and needs of their subordinates as someone else’s concern.
Full Range Leadership Development has 5 leadership behaviors: Laissez-faire Active Passive Contingent rewards Transformational leadership
At some point everyone is a follower. Few leaders become successful without first having learned followership skills.
Airman leadership development is one of the most important responsibilities of every Air Force leader.
Leader counseling skills include ACTIVE LISTENING
RESPONDING
QUESTIONING
Idealized influence - transformational leaders walk the walk.
High level of moral behaviors virtue and character strengths.
