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General Air Force Knowledge Flashcards

1
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What year was the United States Air Force established?

A

1947

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True or False: The Air Force is one of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

A

True

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Fill in the blank: The Air Force Academy is located in __________.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

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What is the primary mission of the United States Air Force?

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To fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.

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Which operation was the first air operation conducted by the U.S. Air Force?

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Operation VITTLES

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What does the acronym AFB stand for?

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Air Force Base

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In what year did the Air Force become a separate branch of the military?

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1947

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What is the highest rank in the U.S. Air Force?

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General

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True or False: The Air Force’s official motto is ‘Aim High… Fly-Fight-Win.’

A

True

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10
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What is the name of the Air Force’s advanced fighter jet introduced in the 21st century?

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F-22 Raptor

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Which branch of the military is responsible for space operations?

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United States Space Force (formerly part of the Air Force)

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What is the primary role of the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command?

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To provide airlift and aerial refueling.

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13
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Fill in the blank: The Air Force’s basic training is held at __________.

A

Lackland Air Force Base

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14
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What year did the Air Force Academy graduate its first class?

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1959

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What is the primary aircraft used for strategic bombing by the Air Force?

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B-52 Stratofortress

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True or False: The Air Force uses the call sign ‘Angel’ for pilots flying above 10,000 feet.

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True

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What is the purpose of the Air Force’s Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)?

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To coordinate air support for ground forces.

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Which aircraft is known as the Air Force’s premier air superiority fighter?

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F-15 Eagle

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Fill in the blank: The Air Force’s unmanned aerial vehicle program is often referred to as __________.

A

Drone program

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20
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What is the significance of the year 1941 for the Air Force?

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The Army Air Forces were established.

21
Q

What does the acronym ROTC stand for?

A

Reserve Officer Training Corps

22
Q

True or False: The Air Force has a dedicated branch for medical services.

23
Q

What is the name of the Air Force’s stealth bomber?

A

B-2 Spirit

24
Q

What is the primary function of the Air Force’s Cyber Command?

A

To conduct cyberspace operations.

25
Q

Who was the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force?

A

General Carl Spaatz

26
Q

Fill in the blank: The Air Force’s primary aerial refueling aircraft is the __________.

A

KC-135 Stratotanker

27
Q

What does the term ‘Combat Search and Rescue’ refer to?

A

The mission to locate and recover personnel in hostile environments.

28
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What is the Air Force’s primary airlift aircraft?

A

C-130 Hercules

29
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True or False: The Air Force has its own version of the Navy’s Blue Angels.

30
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What is the name of the Air Force’s aerial demonstration team?

A

Thunderbirds

31
Q

What year was the Air Force’s first female pilot trained?

32
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Fill in the blank: The Air Force’s primary surveillance aircraft is the __________.

A

E-3 Sentry (AWACS)

33
Q

What is the primary mission of the Air Force’s Special Operations Command?

A

To conduct specialized missions including direct action and reconnaissance.

34
Q

What does the acronym MRE stand for in the context of Air Force supplies?

A

Meals Ready-to-Eat

35
Q

True or False: The Air Force Academy is a four-year institution.

36
Q

What is the name of the Air Force’s next-generation fighter aircraft currently in development?

A

F-35 Lightning II

37
Q

What is the purpose of the Air Force’s Air National Guard?

A

To provide trained units and qualified personnel to support national security.

38
Q

Fill in the blank: The Air Force’s primary search and rescue helicopter is the __________.

A

HH-60 Pave Hawk

39
Q

What does the acronym GPS stand for?

A

Global Positioning System

40
Q

In what year did the Air Force transition to an all-volunteer force?

41
Q

What is the Air Force’s motto for its enlisted personnel?

A

‘Aim High… Fly-Fight-Win.’

42
Q

What is the primary role of the Air Force’s intelligence community?

A

To gather and analyze information for mission planning.

43
Q

True or False: The Air Force has a dedicated program for drone pilots.

44
Q

What does the acronym UAV stand for?

A

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

45
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What is the primary mission of the Air Force’s Strategic Air Command?

A

To provide nuclear deterrence and global strike capabilities.

46
Q

Fill in the blank: The Air Force operates a fleet of __________ for cargo transport.

A

C-17 Globemaster III

47
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What is the name of the Air Force’s advanced training program for fighter pilots?

A

Combat Weapons Instructor Course

48
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What year did the Air Force first allow women to serve in combat roles?

49
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What is the primary purpose of the Air Force’s logistics support?

A

To ensure the readiness and sustainment of operations.

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