Mean Order Flashcards
The Law of Armed Conflict arises from: (6.2.)
D ) civilized nations’ humanitarian desire to lessen the effects of conflicts
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: (9.2.1.)
A ) a common approach to career progression
Which is NOT true about the purpose of the Enlisted Force Structure? (9.3.)
B ) Provides a unique and flexible career structure for each enlisted AFSC
The three leadership and development levels directly correlate to the scope of an enlisted person’s duties and responsibilities. Which level’s primary focus is the strategic leadership and management of the force to best meet current and future requirements? (9.5.3.)
A ) the strategic level
_______ readiness is the development of those personal qualities needed to help a person through times of stress, hardship, and tragedy. (9.6.2.4.)
D ) Spiritual
As a specific SNCO responsibility, MSgt-selects should immediately enroll in and complete _______. (9.11.1.)
A ) Course 12 or 14, SNCO PME Distance Learning Course
The duty title, Flight Chief, is used for _______ who are the enlisted leaders of a flight such as Information Systems Flight or Operations Flight. (9.12.4.)
B ) NCOs and SNCOs
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? (9.13.3.)
D ) the Vice Commandant, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education (BCEE)
What special SNCO position exists at the MAJCOM, Wing, and other organizational levels and serves as the functional manager for assigned first sergeants? (9.13.6.)
D ) Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM)
Which Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force campaigned for and refined the newly established WAPS, garnered continued flight pay for NCOs attending in-residence PME, and worked toward equal per diem for enlisted and officers? (9.13.7.2.2.)
A ) Donald L. Harlow
Under the We Are All Recruiters (WEAR) program, Airmen who attend approved WEAR events to help Air Force Recruiting Service efforts may: (9.15.1.)
B ) be granted up to 12 days permissive TDY
If a CRO is expected or the projected EPR closeout date limits the period of supervision to less than 150 days, a feedback session should take place approximately ___ days before the EPR closeout. (11.10.4.)
B ) 60 days
Performance outside the current rating period may not be included in an EPR. If an incident occurs between the time an annual report closes and the time it becomes a matter of record that is so significant that inclusion in this report is warranted, the rater must: (11.23.4.)
B ) request an extension of the closeout date
In addition to being required annually, EPRs are also required when a member is placed on or removed from the control roster and 60 calendar days of supervision have elapsed. The reason for this type of report is _______. (11.18.3.)
C ) “Directed by Commander”
MPS personnel enter the EPR rating into the Military Personnel Data System and upload the digitally signed form into the Case Management System which transfers the evaluation to AFPC. The only exception to this method is _______. (11.20.5.)
D ) when the EPR contains handwritten signatures
For Airmen who do not receive EPRs, a midterm feedback session is due _______. (11.10.2.)
A ) approximately 180 days after the initial session
Certain topics are inappropriate for consideration in the performance evaluation process and may not be commented on. These include: (11.23.3.)
A ) performance feedback
The PDG lists three approaches that may be used when giving feedback: Directive, Nondirective, and Combined. Which approach is appropriate for individuals who have a positive attitude but requires the rater to have excellent listening and questioning skills? (11.14.4.2.)
C ) nondirective
All Airmen above the pay grade of E-6 are required to report information about civilian offenses to their supervisors. Active duty members shall submit reports within _______ of the date the conviction is announced, even if sentence has not been imposed or the member intends to appeal the conviction. (11.2.1.)
B ) 15 days
Whose responsibility is it to manage the EPR program for the organization? (11.6.)
B ) Unit Commander
The authority to extend the closeout date of an EPR is retained by AFPC. AFPC grants extensions to cover only the time necessary to complete actions, not to exceed _______. (11.23.4)
B ) 59 days
The AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report, has digital signature and auto date capability. If digital signatures cannot be used, sign in reproducible black or blue ink and sign: (11.22.4.)
B ) on or after the closeout date
When the ratee is a SrA or above, an EPR is due when the ratee has not had a report for at least a year and 120 calendar days of supervision have elapsed. The reason for the report is _______. (11.18.2.)
C ) Annual
If the ratee does not meet Air Force fitness standards, the wording in the EPR should not focus on the overall numerical fitness scores but rather on: (11.23.17)
C ) the reasons and (or) behavior that resulted in the poor physical assessment
AF Form 931, Performance Feedback Worksheet (AB thru TSGT), Section II lists blocks for 4 types of feedback: (11.12.2.)
D ) initial, midterm, ratee requested, or rater directed
In addition to reviewing the EPR notice, the rater must review the ratee’s PIF. The completed EPR is due to the MPS no later than _______. (11.20.2.)
A ) 30 days after closeout
When a performance feedback is conducted for a SrA, it is normally documented on an _______ and may be typed or handwritten. (11.11. and 11.12.)
C ) AF Form 931
What type of tie may women wear with the Mess Dress uniform? (17.8.6.)
C ) the blue satin inverted-V tie tab with self-fastening tails
The wear and placement of the duty or miscellaneous badge is different for men and women. For women, it is centered 1/2 inch above the nametag. The exception is: (17.10.5.4.)
D ) the missile badge can be centered 1 1/2 inches below bottom of ribbons or on the right side 1/2 inch above the nametag
The Service Dress Uniform includes the blue service coat. Ensure the bottom edge of the coat extends: (17.9.)
D ) 3 to 3 1/2 inches below the top of the thigh
Cosmetics for women must be conservative and in good taste. When are cosmetics not authorized? (17.5.3.)
B ) in field conditions
Men’s hair will not exceed 1 and 1/4 inches in bulk, regardless of length, and will not exceed _______ at the natural termination point. (17.5.1.1.)
A ) 1/4 inch
The wear and placement of the duty or miscellaneous badges is different for men and women. For men, they are: (17.10.5.3.)
B ) centered on the lower portion of the left or right pocket
The wear and placement of aeronautical, occupational, and miscellaneous badges is slightly different for men and women. For women, they are: (17.10.5.4.)
C ) centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or center badge parallel to the nametag if not wearing ribbons
When wearing the Service Dress Uniform, what is the maximum number of badges that may be worn? (17.9.2.1.)
C ) 4
On the ABU uniform, how far beyond the buckle may the black tip of the belt extend? (17.14.1.5.)
C ) up to 2 inches
The wear and placement of the duty or miscellaneous badge is different for men and women. For women, it is: (17.10.5.4.)
B ) centered 1/2 inch above the nametag (except for the missile badge)
The Air Force expects its members to develop leadership skills. The nature and extent of that development depends on: (10.2.)
D ) the member’s status: officer, enlisted, or civilian
There are numerous paths to meet individual career and success goals. However, the individual’s primary focus should be on _______. (10.21.)
B ) Air Force institutional needs
Although the leadership theories of the past were successful, Full Range Leadership Development was adopted because it combined the best parts of past leadership theories. It requires us to view leadership as a system made up of three core elements: (10.37.)
D ) the leader, the follower, and the situation
The PDG explains the roles of leadership and management by examining them in terms of three elements: (10.6.2.)
D ) behavior, personal characteristics, and organizational situation
Why are followers important? (10.14.)
D ) junior members have knowledge, skills, and abilities that maximize work center effectiveness
The four stages of the counseling process are: (10.35.)
D ) identify the need for counseling, prepare for counseling, conduct the counseling session, and followup
Leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing, and directing Airmen to accomplish the Air Force mission. This definition highlights two fundamental elements of leadership: (10.2.)
D ) (1) the mission, objective, or task, and (2) the Airmen who accomplish it
The vision for Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) is to establish a continuous process improvement environment in which all Airmen are: (10.8.)
C ) actively eliminating waste and continuously improving processes
The vision for AFSO21 is to establish a continuous process improvement environment in which all Airmen are actively eliminating waste and continuously improving processes. These improvements must be centered around: (10.8.)
D ) the core missions Airmen are responsible for conducting
A vision that meets the organization’s needs at the time of implementation is unlikely, over time, to be applicable without changes. The vision-forming process should be _______. (10.8.4.)
A ) continual
The leader must demonstrate certain qualities to be an effective counselor: respect for Airmen, self-awareness, cultural awareness, empathy, and credibility. Empathy means: (10.31.4.)
C ) understanding and being sensitive to another person’s feelings, thoughts, and experiences
Civilians who take a direct part in hostilities without authority to do so are _______ and become lawful targets. (6.6.1.1.3. and 6.6.1.2.)
D ) unlawful combatants or unprivileged combatants
Capture by _______ is generally the least predictable and structured form of operations, other than war captivity. (6.15.6.1.)
B ) terrorists
The Geneva Conventions distinguish between combatants, noncombatants, and civilians. Which of these is immune from prosecution for their belligerent acts as long as they have acted in accordance with the laws of war? (6.6.1.1.1.)
C ) a combatant
Financial complaints against military members are often sent to the individual’s commander for action. If the member has separated or retired, the complainant will be informed that the member is no longer in the Air Force and the Air Force is unable to assist. The exception is: (6.24.2.)
C ) retired members’ retirement pay can be garnished for child support or alimony obligations
All Air Force military and civilian personnel must report gifts from foreign governments that exceed $305 in value. Failure to report gifts valued in excess of $305 could result in a penalty not to exceed: (6.30.)
D ) the retail value of the gift plus $5,000
This article of the Code of Conduct states, “If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.” (6.14.3.)
C ) Article III
The Law of Armed Conflict arises from: (6.2.)
D ) civilized nations’ humanitarian desire to lessen the effects of conflicts
Training on the Code of Conduct is conducted at three levels: (6.13.)
D ) Level A-Entry Level, Level B-After Assumption of Duty, Level C-Upon Assumption of Duties
The U.S. standing rules of engagement (SROE) provide guidance on the inherent right of self-defense and the application of force for mission accomplishment. Self-defense methods include: (6.11.)
C ) national, collective, unit, and individual
Leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing, and directing Airmen to accomplish the Air Force mission. This definition highlights two fundamental elements of leadership: (10.2.)
D ) (1) the mission, objective, or task, and (2) the Airmen who accomplish it
To learn and improve, people need to be encouraged to try new things. A fundamental aspect of empowerment is acknowledging the right to _______. (10.10.4.1.)
A ) fail
Which characteristic, according to Webster, is a special characteristic of leadership that inspires allegiance and devotion but may be contrary to authority and superiors consequently frown on it? (10.7.3.1.)
C ) charisma
Air Force leaders must demonstrate certain qualities to be effective counselors. These qualities include: (10.31.)
B ) respect for Airmen, self-awareness, cultural awareness, empathy, and credibility
To illustrate the difference between leadership and management behavior, _______ is based on building organizational relations that mesh together like the parts of a timepiece while _______ concentrates on making the hands of the timepiece move. (10.6.2.1.1.)
A ) managerial behavior; leadership behavior
The vision for Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) is to establish a continuous process improvement environment in which all Airmen are: (10.8.)
C ) actively eliminating waste and continuously improving processes
The leader must demonstrate certain qualities to be an effective counselor: respect for Airmen, self-awareness, cultural awareness, empathy, and credibility. Credibility means: (10.31.5.)
A ) being honest and consistent in statements and actions
Vision is helping people believe they can accomplish their goals and move toward a better future as a result of their own efforts. Vision must be specific enough to provide real guidance to people but _______. (10.8.1.1. and 10.8.1.2.)
D ) unbounded enough to encourage initiative and demonstrate relevancy to a variety of conditions
The Full Range Leadership Development model includes five leadership behaviors: Laissez-Faire, Management by Exception (passive), Management by Exception (active), Contingent Rewards, and Transformational Leadership. Laissez-Faire behavior is: (10.37.2.1.)
D ) viewing the development and needs of subordinates as someone else’s concern
_______ is a force that energizes people and provides responsibility, ownership, and control over the work they perform. (10.9.1.)
B ) Empowerment
The vision for AFSO21 is to establish a continuous process improvement environment in which all Airmen are actively eliminating waste and continuously improving processes. These improvements must be centered around: (10.8.)
D ) the core missions Airmen are responsible for conducting
The laws relating to the flag of the United States of America are found in detail in the United States Code (USC). Which of the following pertain to the flag? (8.2.1.)
A ) Title 4, USC, Flag and Seal, Seat of Government, and the States, Chapter 1
This flag is rayon or synthetic substitute material, 4 feet 4 inches by 5 feet 6 inches, and trimmed on three edges with 2-inch wide yellow rayon fringe. (8.2.2.5.)
B ) ceremonial flag
There are two sizes of the automobile flag, each with specific uses. Which is displayed on government automobiles of individuals who are authorized positional colors? (8.2.2.11.)
B ) 18-inch by 26-inch flag, trimmed on three sides with 1-inch yellow fringe
Air Force installations are authorized to fly one installation flag from reveille to retreat, normally on a flagstaff in front of the installation headquarters. Additional flagstaffs and flags are authorized: (8.2.3.1.)
D ) adjacent to each dependent school on an installation
Each Air Force installation is authorized to fly one installation flag although additional flags are authorized for each dependent school. Written requests for exception to policy are submitted to _______. (8.2.3.1.)
C ) the MAJCOM vice commander
When the U.S. flag is displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall or in a window, the union should be: (8.2.4.3.5.)
B ) uppermost and to the flag’s own right (the observer’s left)
The flag should not be used to cover a speaker’s podium, drape the front of a platform, or for other decoration. A proper substitute is bunting of
blue, white, and red, always arranged with: (8.2.5.4.)
C ) the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below
Patches depicting the U.S. flag worn on uniforms should be worn: (8.2.5.10.)
A ) on the left shoulder, with the union to the viewer’s left
On which of the following days is the United States flag not required to be flown at half-staff? (8.2.6.1.)
B ) Veterans Day
In which title and chapter of U.S. Code is the proper disposition of the United States Flag explained? (8.2.7.)
A ) Title 4, Chapter 1
What are the official Air Force colors reflected in the Air Force Seal? (8.3.1.)
D ) ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow
Centered on the circular background of the Air Force Seal is the Air Force coat of arms, consisting of the crest and shield. What does the crest consist of? (8.3.1.1.)
A ) an eagle, a wreath, and cloud form
Title 18, USC, Section 506, Seals of Departments or Agencies, protects the Air Force seal from unauthorized use. Which AFI describes the authorized uses of the seal or any part thereof? (8.3.2.)
D ) AFMAN 33-326, Preparing Official Communications
The Coat of Arms is a trademark and is authorized for commercial and unofficial use when approved by _______. (8.3.2.)
D ) the Secretary of the Air Force, Public Affairs (SAF/PA)
What formation is used when a reveille ceremony is not held at the base flagstaff? (8.10.1.)
B ) squadron in line
In drill, a supplementary command is given: (8.13.3.2.)
D ) when one unit of the element must execute a different movement or the same movement at a different time
On 11 May 1949, Air Force Letter 35.3 was published, mandating that: (1.3.2.5.)
D ) black Airmen be screened for reassignment to formerly all-white units according to qualifications
In the 1950s, the United States’ involvement in Vietnam began as a cold war operation. Vietnam was essentially: (1.8.1.1.)
B ) a French battle
On 7 February 1965, the Viet Cong attacked Camp Holloway near Pleiku, killing eight Americans. The President responded with a series of strikes against military barracks near Dong Hoi in North Vietnam, and other targets, in an operation named: (1.9.1.)
B ) Flaming Dart
Enlisted Airmen played key roles in Vietnamization, especially in training Vietnamese operational and training crews. As the Vietnamese took over air operations, the nation’s air force grew to become: (1.10.2.)
C ) the fourth largest in the world
Army aircraft flew humanitarian missions to foreign nations before the establishment of the United States Air Force. What operation delivered food to hungry people in the Netherlands in 1945? (1.11.2.)
B ) Operation Chowhound
