E-2 Multiple Choice (Chapters 1 - 9) Flashcards
To overcome numerically superior Warsaw Pact Forces the AF and Army updated the Air-land Battle tactical doctrine published in which field Manual
Field Manual 101-6
In what decade did the AF test new ideas and technologies in crisis support mission
1980s
During which operation did US forces rescue American students and restore order to Grenada in Oct 1983, while discovering problems with command, control planning and intra service and inter service coordination
Operation Just Cause
During which operation in April 1986 did President Reagan mobilize England Based F-11s to strike Libya, exposing ongoing target identification and intelligence difficulties, punctuated by inaccurate bombing
Operation Eldorado Canyon
Which operation in 1989 tested air operations in panama and debuted the F-117 Nighthawk
Operation Eldorado Canyon
Technological improvements led to the DoD developing multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles in the early 1970s, allowing ____ or more warheads to be mounted on each ICBM and submarine launched ballistic missile
Four
Which doctrine was based on the theory that superpower strategic nuclear forces could be sized and protected to survive a nuclear attack and retaliate with sufficient force to destroy the enemy
The doctrine of mutually assured destruction
When did the US and USSR sign the Anti ballistic missile treaty limiting each country to two anti ballistic missile sites
26 May 1972
In a 23 March 1983 address, who proposed replacing the doctrine of mutually assured destruction with one of assured survival by implementing the Strategic Defense initiative to intercept ICMBS
President Ronald Reagan
In which year did operation Desert Shield, deliver defensive forces and counter offensive material to defend Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf states
1990 and 1992
Which treaty in Dec 1987 eliminated medium range nuclear missiles including US AF ground launched cruise missiles
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
The opening of the Berlin Wall led to the reunification of Germany in October of
1989
After the dissolutions of the soviet Union, US nuclear strategy changed in all of the following ways except
Signing of the Strategic Arms reduction Treaty II
Which command replaced the Strat Air Command and assumed control of all remaining AF and Navy strategic nuclear forces
United States Strategic Command
Which aircraft were validated as large capacity heavy lifters during operation desert shield
The C-5A Galaxy and C-141 Star lifter
On which date did three AF special operations MH-53J lead nine Army Apaches on the first strike mission of Operation Desert Storm
17 January 1991
The first week of desert storm focused on achieving Air supremacy and destroying the enemies
Ground Units
In what year did the UN lead relive efforts in Somalia, where a two year civil war had contributed to sever famine
1992
In September 1992, which operation airlifted hundreds of Pakistani soldiers into Somalia under the UN banner in an attempt to ensure relive supplies reached famine victims and to provide additional security
Operation Restore Hope
On 3 Oct 1993 a US UH 60 helicopter was downed in the streets of Mogadishu Somalia. Who earned the AF cross for treating and evacuating casualties
TSgt Timothy A Wilkinson
Why did operation restore Hope II airlift us troops and cargo into Mogadishu between 5 and 13 October 1993 after the losses sustained on 3 and 4 October
To stabilize the situation in Somalia
President Clinton promised to remove US troops from Somalia by March 1994. When did Operation Restore Hope II officially end
25 Sept 1994
Airpower has evolved from an ineffective oddity becoming what
The worlds dominate form of military might
What year did the Wright brothers achieve the first powered sustained controlled heavier than air airplane flight
1903
The Wright Brothers 1903 Flyer design was built with a relatively lightweight gasoline engine and revolutionary highly efficient
Propellers
On 17 Dec 1903 the Wright brothers successfully flew how many manned missions at Kitty Hawk
Four
Who was an airpower visionary that called for an AF independent of the US army and claimed Airplanes could sink battle ships
Colonel William Mitchel
Who was the commander of the 1st Aero Sq, the first American air unit in the field
Maj General Benjamin Foulois
In 1931 who’s reputation was damaged when he agreed the Air Corps could fly the US mail
Major General Benjamin Foulois
Under General Henry Arnolds direction, the US army AF expanded from 22,000 members and 3,900 Aircraft to nearly
2.5 Military members and 75000 Aircraft
Who assumed command of US strategic Air Force in Europe in 1944
Gen Carl Spaatz
Who oversaw the final strategic bombing campaign against japan including the 1945 atomic attacks
General Carl Spaatz
Lieutenant General Frank Andrews was one of the most promising army AF generals up until his death in an Aircraft accident near ___ in 1943
Iceland
Gen Eaker was a daring and innovative aviator who flew in the first extended aerial refueling experiment in 1929. How long did the crew keep the plane aloft
151 Hours
Who coordinated with rapid expansion of America Air arsenal during WWII
Major Gen Oliver Echols
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially began on 20 March 2003,. When did it officially end
1 May 2003
How many troops deployed to the gulf region for Operation Iraqi freedom
More than 300,000
What town, the key to delivering humanitarian aid, did British forces take during Operation Iraqi freedom
Basra
When did US commanders declare that Saddams regime no longer controlled Baghdad
9 Apr 2003
Which medal did TSgt Kevin Whalen receive for heroic efforts after his patrol was ambushed in the Gayan Valley, Afghanistan
Silver Star Medal
Which Airman received one of the first six combat action medals for his actions in Afghanistan on 11 March 2004
SMSgt Ramon Colon Lopez
in 2007 the AF reduced the Active duty force to ____ percent of its size at the end of the gulf war.
64 percent
____ distinguished himself in January 2007 battle against about 800 entrenched Iraqi Insurgents
SSgt Ryan Wallace
When did the US complete its withdrawal of military troops from Iraqi territory
18 Dec 2011
What operation signaled the start of the war in Afghanistan
Operation Enduring freedom
Which award did TSgt Delorean Sheridan receive for his actions after his team was ambushed in Wardak Province, Afghanistan
Silver Star
Lance P Sijan
2014 Outstanding Amn of the Year
At the height of the American involvement in the war in Afghanistan in 2011, the US had ____ troops in the country
101,000
How many CE EOD amn died while protecting US and coalition forces
20
The operational chain of command runs from the president to the secdef to the
Combatant Commanders
The five under secretaries of Defense include
Policy Comptroller Personnel and readiness Acquisition Technology and Logistics Intelligence
The joint staff has more than ___ military and civilian perosonnel
1500
A unified COCOM has a broad, continuing mission, composed of forces from two or more military departments, and is normally organized on a ____
Geographical and functional basis
The SecDef and ____ established the functions of each branch of the armed forces in the Key west Agreement
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)
The primary functions of the AF include but are not limited to Organizing, training, equipping and providing forces for all except
Seeking and destroying terrorist operations wherever they may be found
Which statement about eh ANG is false
It is a MAJCOM
The ANG does not what
Provide Contingency operations
Which statement about the ANG is inaccurate
It has more than 106,000 officers and enlisted personnel who serve in 89 flying units and 350 mission support units
When was ACC headquarters established
1 Jun 1992
ACC serves as gaining MAJCOM for assigned
AFR and ANG forces
More then ____ active duty m embers and 13,500 civilians comprise ACC
67,000
When mobilized, more then ____ members of the ANG and AFR are assigned to ACC
50,000
ACC and ACC gained units fly more than ____ aircraft
1,800
AMC ____ wings transport and deliver forces and material through the air
Airlift and air mobility
AMC air refueling and air mobility wings perform OPLAN ____ support
OPLAN 8044
AMC encompasses more then ____ active duty, ANG, AFR and civilians
134,000
Approx. ____ active duty, civilian and contract work for AFSPC mission
41,000
PACAF has approx. ____ fighter, attack and support aircraft
400
The 8th AF was established in 1942 and was renamed ___ in 1945
USAFE
What statement about USAFE is false
It is a MAJCOM of the USAF and the AF component of US northern Command
More then ____ active, reserve, ANG and civilians are assigned to USAFE
39,000
Aprox ____ aircraft are assigned to USAFE
225
AETC is not responsible for
Developing and conducting flying training as assigned by the SecDef
How many active duty members are assigned to AETC
56,000
AETC is responsible for approx. how many aircraft
1,500
AFMC organizes, trains and equips in place and deployable forces to support ____ operations and worldwide contingences
Peacetime
AFMC has a workforce of about ___ military and civilian personnel
80,000
AFSOC has approximately ___ personnel
19,500
Which MAJCOM develops and provides combat ready forces to conduct deterrence and global strike operations
AFGSC
AFGSC is not responsible for
Collaborating with AFSOC regarding ICBM matters
How many people are assigned to AFGSC
39,000
The three AFGSC wings belong to who
20th AF
AFRC provides
Surge capacity
AFRC ____ provide daily operational capacity to all AF MAJCOMs
Citizen Airmen
How many personnel and Acft are assigned to the AFRC
70,000 personnel and 3,000 aircraft
Into which NAF is AFRC not organized
14th
What about FOAs is false
There ar no MAJCOM FOAs
A non component NAF should not exceed how many manpower
50
Wings have a minimum adjusted population of t least
1,000
An operational wing does not
Perform a support function
Squadrons have a minimum adjusted population of at least
35
The following are all types of flights except
Geographical
Which level of command is usually part of a mission squadron and is not subject to unit reporting
Alpha Flight
Which level of command is usually part of a Sq, is composed of elements performing specific mission and is not subject to unit reporting
Functional Flight
To whom does the President delegate command jurisdiction for non mobilized ANG units in Columbia
Secretary of the Army
The command of non mobilized AFR individual mobilization augmenteess exercised through who
Unit of Assignment
The department of the Army is responsible for everything except
The conduct of delayed and sustained combat operations on land
what is not a major function of the Army
Furnishing forces for the occupation of territories abroad
