PDG Flashcards
Cuban missile crisis
Mid April 1961, the Cuban exiles landed at the Bay of Pigs and suffered a crushing defeat
What did the Soviet Union do after the failure of the US supported Bay of Pigs
Soviet Union increased economic and military aid to Cuba
What happened in October at the Strategic Air Command?
They began flying high altitude reconnaissance flights over Cuba.
Civil unrest in Somalia contributed to what?
Famine killing up to 350K and 800K refugees fled the stricken country
Operation Provide Relief
Began in Aug 1992. By Dec US airlifted 38M pounds of food into the region.
Operation Noble Eagle
Immediately focused on protecting the US homeland from internal/external air attacks used on Sept 11. Formed coalitions with U.K., Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark etc and was formed to remove Afghanistans Taliban govt.
Who was the first airman killed in OIF?
SSgt Scott Sather, a combat controller. Michigan native and earned 7 medals including the Bronze Star.
Who is the father of modern USAF?
General of the Air Force Henry H. “HAP” Arnold. He commanded the US Army Air Forces during WWII
Who is CMSgt Richard Etchberger?
One of the AFs highly trained radar technician. He volunteered for a highly classified mission in Laos. He was the crew chief of a radar team when they went under fire. He put himself in the line of fire to load three airman in rescue slings. He was fatally wounded by enemy fire.
Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Created in May 1942. Top priority was to serve at aircraft warning service stations.
What was arguably airpowers single most decisive contribution to the Cold War?
Berlin Airlift it was a profound strategic effect.
What was the largest and most complex air operation SINCE Vietnam?
Operation Just Cause is when Preside Georgie H. W. Bush decide to invade Panama. All 4 branches played a role in op. It was the largest nighttime airborne operation.
Who serves as principle defense policy advisor to the presenting and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy, policy related to all matters of direct and primary concern to DoD and the execution of approved policy?
Secretary of Defense
Alarm Condition Yellow
Attack is probable in less than 30
Min, MOPP 2 or a directed
Alarm Condition Red
Air attack is imminent or in progress as welll
Ground attack
What will limit the effect of certain types of nerve agent poisoning?
Nerve agent antidote. Medical reps will issue a antidote and pretreatment during increased readiness. P-TABs
Proportionality
Planning military ops we must take into consideration the extent of civilian destruction and probable casualties that will result and seek to avoid or minimize such casualties and destruction
To the extent consistent with the necessaries of military situation. Civilian losses must be proportionate to the military advantages sought.
What outlines basic responsibilities and obligations of members of the USAF?
The code of conduct. All mbrs are to conduct themselves in a manner which bring credits to them and their country.
DoD employees are required to accept responsibility for their decisions and the resulting consequences is called what?
Accountability
What may do potential damage to morale, good order, discipline, and unit cohesion? What is also specifically prohibited in the manual for courts martial and punishable under Art 134 of the UCMJ?
Fraternization
