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Established by the National Security Act 1947 what is the DOD’s function?

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Maintain and employ Armed Forces

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Who has final command authority?

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The President, as head of the Executive Branch he answers to the checks and balances of the Legislative and Judicial Branches.

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Who is apart of the DOD?

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Office of Secretary of Defense 
Joint Chief Staff
joint staff
depts of the AF, Navy and Army
Unified combatant commands 
Defense agencies
DOD field agencies
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Who appoints the secretary of defense?

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The president with advice from the senate

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What is the SECDEF responsible for?

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Principle defense policy adviser to the president And is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy and all policies concerning the DOD

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What does the Armed Forces Policy Council do?

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Assist in all matters requiring a long range view and in formulating broad defense policy

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The Chairman Joint Chief of Staff requirements are..

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To be appointed by the president, hold rank of general/admiral, selected from regular component of their service branch

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Who do JCS advise?

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President, SECDEF and National Security Council. Provide strategic direction of the Armed Forces

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What is the joint staff responsible for?

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Carrying out assigned responsibilities of strategic direction, unified operation of combatant commands and the interrogation of all land, naval and air forces.

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Who assigns military missions?

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SECDEF

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Who controls, directs and coordinates the action of command’s forces, conducts training exercises and controls support functions?

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Combatant controllers

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Who are combatant controllers responsible to?

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SECDEF and the President

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What is a unified combatant command?

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Broad mission comprised of two or more military departments.

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What are the unified commands based on and what are they?

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Geographical and functional basis:
USEUCOM
USPACCOM
USNORTHCOM
USSOUTHCOM
USCENTCOM
USSOCOM
USTRANCOM
USSTRATCOM
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What is combined command and what terms do they operate under?

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two or more allied nations that operate under a treaty, alliance or bilateral agreement among nations.

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What are the service secretaries responsible for?

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Organize, train, equip ready forces to the combatant commanders

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What are functions?

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Traditional roles, responsibilities and mission of each branch. Established by the Key West Agreement of 1948

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What is the general function of the Armed Forces?

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Defend US constitution
Timely/effective military action
Uphold nation policies

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What is the Dept. Of the AF composed of?

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HQ of the AF and its field unit

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SECAF is appointed by who?

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The president with consent of senate, subject to the authority of the SECDEF

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Chief of Staff Air Force is appointed by who?

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General officer appointed by the President with consent from the Senate, under control of the SECAF

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What are the dual missions of the ANG?

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State/Federal

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What is the function of the Air Staff?

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Assist SECDEF
chief of staff, vice chief of staff, deputy chiefs, assistant Chiefs of staff, surgeon general of the AF, judge advocate of the AF, chief of the AF reserve, air staff

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Who makes up the HQ of the AF?

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The Secretariat

Air Staff

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What are the AF field units?
MAJCOM, Field operating agencies, direct reporting units
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What is a MAJCOM?
Represents AF subdivision, having specific portion of the AF mission.
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Air Combat Command | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
Langley AFB 1 June 1992 Prepared air combat in theatre of operations Supports drug enforcement agency, and US customs, test new combat systems 67,000 AD, 675 aircraft
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Air Mobility Command | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
Scott AFB, IL 1 June 1992 Airlift material, air refueling, air mobility All nonwar-fighting issues and support
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Air Force Space Command | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
1 Sept 1982 Peterson AFB resilient space and cyberspace capabilities for joint forces and the nation Space control, space support and testing of new weapon systems
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Pacific Air Force Command | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
Hickam, HI 35 JUNE 1950 | Protect the US and Asia pacific territories, 50% of world's population in 36 nations
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United States Air Forces in Europe | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
Rammstein GE 1942 NATO operations securing regional stability in support of Europe, Mediterranean, Russia, parts of Africa and the Middle East.
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Air Education and training command | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
Randolph AFB TXT 1 July 1993 | Train all AF members through BMT, OTS or OTS. Continuation training, CCAF.. ECT.
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Air Force Material Command
Wright Patt, OH I JULY 1992 Air Force logistic support/systems command Integrated research, develop/test weapon systems Maintain technological advantage
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Air Force special operations command | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
Hurlburt Field, TX 22 May 1990 Prepares spec ops in missions, standard training/procedures, training for personnel recovery, counter-narcotics, humanitarian assistance
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Air Force Global Strike Command | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
Barksdale AFB LA 7 AUG 2009 ICBM nuclear wing Megan's prison.
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Air Force Reserve command | HQ, date created, missions, responsibility and personnel.
Robins AFB GA 17 Feb 1997 | Defend America, provide airman who are fully trained/equipped
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What is a field operating agency?
Performs a field activity beyond the MAJCOMS scope. AFPC, OSI
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What is a direct reporting unit?
Does not fit into any MAJCOM USAF Academy
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What are the Air Force Component Numbered Air Forces?
13 CNAF, provide operational level war fighting commands
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What is the numbered AF?
Command directly until MAJCOM | Supports wing/squadrons
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Wing
Below NAF, specific mission, at least 1000 people
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Operational wing
Performs the mission of the base
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Air Base Wing
Performs a support function
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Specialized mission wing
Not missiles or aircraft. Usually Intel or training
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Group
Two or more subunits, at least 400 people. Medical
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Squadron
At least 35 people, mission or functional units
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Numbered flight
Lowest unit level of AF, smaller elements into organization
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Alpha flight
Several elements with identical mission
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Functional flight
Specific missions

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