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Enlisted Force Development (Chapter 9) Flashcards

1
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Although the enlisted force consists of functionally and operationally specialized Airmen, in order to provide professional development opportunities for all Airmen, there is a compelling need for ___.

A

a common approach to career progression

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What system provides a common approach to career progression and professional developmnt and defines us as Airmen, rather than merely specialists?

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enlisted force structure

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The Air Force core values, Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do, are the basis for ___.

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Air Force policies, guidance, and overall focus

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Which enlisted force structure tier is focused on adapting to the requirements of the military profession, achieving technical proficiency, and learning to be highly productive members of the Air Force?

A

Junior Enlisted Airman tier

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Which of the three enlisted force structure tiers focuses on SSgts and TSgts who continue their technical growth, become expert hands-on technicians, and serve as first-line supervisors?

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NCO tier

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Which enlisted force structure tier has a focus on accomplishing the organization’s mission through the skillful use of teams and also concentrates on further developing their teams and people, both technically and professionally?

A

SNCO tier

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What are the three enlisted leadership and development levels in the Air Force?

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  • tactical
  • operational
  • strategic
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The Tactical Level of leadership normally applies to ___.

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ABs though TSgts

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The Operational Level of leadership normally applies to ___.

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MSgt through CMSgts who typically work at the numbered Air Force level and below

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The majority of the enlisted force will spend their entire careers at ___.

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the tactical and operational levels

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The Strategic Level of leadership normally applies ___.

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CMSgts and a few other SNCOs assigned to higher headquarters

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Which leadership and development level focuses on the strategic leadership and management of the force to best meet current and future requirements?

A

the strategic level

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What are the purposes of the Enlisted Force Structure?

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  • provide an enlisted force structure that best meets mission requirements
  • provide a common, stable structure for all enlisted personnel
  • provide all Airmen with the opportunity for professional growth
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Junior Enlisted Airmen must accept and execute all duties, instructions, responsibilities, and lawful orders in a timely, efficient manner. Failure to obey lawful orders violates ___ of the UCMJ.

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Article 92

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As part of their General Airman Responsibilities, Airmen must strive for and maintain the highest level of personal readiness to meet air and space expeditionary force mission requirements. What must Airmen do to meet these requirements?

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  • be technically ready and physically ready
  • be mentally ready and spiritually ready
  • meet all predeployment requirements if postured to deploy
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___ readiness is the development of those personal qualities needed to help a person through times of stress, hardship, and tragedy.

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Spiritual

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When can SrA serve as reporting officials?

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upon completion of Airman Leadership School (ALS) and supervise others’ work

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To be technically ready, NCOs must also attain and maintain a skill level commensurate with their ___.

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rank

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What must an NCO do if he or she notices a person exhibiting behavior indicating they may be suicidal?

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immediately seek assistance and remain with the person until relieved by the proper authority

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What are some the general NCO responsibilities?

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  • frequently visit dining facilities, chapels, recreation facilities, dormitories, and enlisted clubs
  • recognize and reward individuals whose conduct and duty performance exceed established standards
  • hold subordinates accountable when they do not meet established standards
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As part of their general NCO responsibilities, NCOs must accept responsibility for and assume the role of leader, if senior in grade. This policy stems from ___.

A

time-honored military customs and traditions

22
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What determines seniority if within the same grade?

A
  • date of rank (DOR)
  • total active federal military service date (TAFMSD)
  • pay date and date of birth (DOB)
23
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Which rank consists of highly skilled technicians with supervisory and training responsibilities?

A

SSgt

24
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What course should MSgt-selects immediately enroll in and complete?

A

Course 12 or 14, SNCO PME Distance Learning Course

25
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What is a person’s role and responsibility based upon?

A

the scope of responsibility and the duties being performed

26
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The duty title of Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) is used only for ___.

A

NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a workcenter or element

27
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What duty title is used for those whose primary duty is program or functional management (such as Unit Training Management or Resource Management), even if they do not directly supervise personnel.

A

Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)

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What duty title is typically held by SNCOs whose rank will vary depending upon the size of the section (number of personnel, number of workcenters, and scope of responsibilities).

A

Section Chief

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Who uses the duty title of Section Chief?

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NCOs and SNCOs in charge of a section with at least two subordinate workcenters or elements

30
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Who uses the duty title of Flight Chief?

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NCOs and SNCOs

31
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What is the duty title used for CMSgt, and sometimes a SMSgt or MSgt, who is the enlisted leader of a squadron?

A

Squadron Superintendent

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What enlisted duty title is used for SNCOs in charge of group- or wing-level functions or in a squadron when having either oversight of functions within other squadrons or within the same squadron?

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Superintendent

33
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What enlisted duty title is used for NCOs and SNCOs who are program, project, and policy managers at NAF, MAJCOM, DRU, FOA, Joint Staff, or Air Staff levels?

A

Manager

34
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What is the enlisted duty title used for CMSgts who are program, project, or policy managers at NAF, MAJCOM, DRU, FOA, Joint Staff, or Air Staff levels?

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Chief

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The ___ is an expeditionary leader serving in a position rich in custom and tradition.

A

First Sergeant

36
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The First Sergeant works directly for and derives authority from the ___ at home station and deployed locations.

A

Commander

37
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Master sergeants approved to serve as first sergeants will serve a minimum ___ years in this special duty with options to remain up to ___ more years,

A

3; 3

38
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___ are CMSgts who are the enlisted leaders at the group level.

A

Group Superintendents

39
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What special SNCO position is filled by SNCOs who lead the enlisted schools and academies and implement and enforce policies, procedures, and directives related to the accomplishment of the school’s courses of instruction.

A

Enlisted Academy Commandant

40
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Who provides leadership, guidance, and direction to PME faculty support staff as well as short- and long-term strategic planning and policy formulation and implementation for enlisted PME schools?

A

the Vice Commandant, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education (BCEE)

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What special SNCO position is responsible for managing enlisted career fields for a MAJCOM and serve as the MAJCOM liaison for their respective Air Force Career Field Managers (AFCFMs)?

A

Enlisted MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFMs)

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What are the Enlisted MAJCOM Functional Managers responsibilities?

A
  • disseminate Air Force and career field policies and program requirements
  • coordinate with AFPC to distribute personnel throughout the MAJCOM
  • provide subject-matter expertise to AETC training managers
43
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What special SNCO duty position is typically held by CMSgts serving on the Air Staff who are responsible for organizing and managing one or more enlisted career fields.

A

Air Force Career Field Manager (AFCFM)

44
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What special SNCO position exists at the MAJCOM, Wing, and other organizational levels and serves as the functional manager for assigned first sergeants?

A

Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)

45
Q

When did the Air Force establish the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?

A

1966

46
Q

Who was the first person to hold the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?

A

Paul W. Airey

47
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Whose efforts helped produce the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) which was adopted in 1970?

A

Paul W. Airey

48
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Which Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force campaigned for and refined the newly establihed WAPS, garnered continued flight pay for NCOs attending in-residence PME, and worked toward equal per diem for enlisted and officers?

A

Donald L. Harlow

49
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Who was the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force with direct Vietnam experience and the first African-American to serve in the highest enlisted post of a military service?

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Thomas N. Barnes

50
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Which Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force took pride in working to ensure equality among the ranks and races and helped establish the Air Forces Social Actions Program in 1969?

A

Thomas N. Barnes

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